Chapter 15

After some thought, Frank took a deep breath and said, “Denying a person income is no different

from murder–if you’ve already considered giving them the project, Ms. Turnbull, I have no cause to tell you to do otherwise.”

Vicky smiled at Frank as she studied him. “It seems to me that you’re just not keen on pushing them too far. Linger attachment to Ms. Lane, perhaps?”

“If that’s what you think of me…” Frank shot her a look. “Can’t say anything to that.

“Have you not considered taking in a new lover now that you’re single, Mr. Lawrence?”

Frank shook his head. “Not interested.”

Vicky pursed her lips–his response was somewhat a killjoy.

Still, she did not press the issue.

She certainly could not hurry things since Frank had just divorced Helen a couple of days ago.

“Well, I’m sure you’re more interested in herbal treasures,” she said, nonchalantly opening the box. You can have this panacea cap…”

sweet aroma swirled into the air immediately, and Frank was promptly focused as he

eyes. “Honestly… you didn’t have such concentration when

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shook his head in disappointment. “It’s a fake.

JI

double take. “That b*sta*d brought a fake to my

“It’s 50 years old at best. No chance it’s

medical efficacy would differ greatly even if there was just a years‘ age gap, leading

all too aware of that!

Why don’t you sell

smiled generously. “No, you can just take it

I owe you one now,” Frank nodded he did not have any moment right now. “Also, I’m going

for a moment, Mr. Lawrence,” Vicky quickly said. “I’d like to introduce you to

returned to

approached him, once again behaving like a fishwife now that Vicky was gone. did you

Frank replied flatly.

“What

fooling anyone,” Gina snapped stubbornly right then. “Do you think I’d

you want. What does that have to do with

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