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    Ultimately, Helen even threw a girly tantrum that left Frank rubbing his temples.


    Vicky really was Helen''s worst enemy, and she was evenughing herself silly for a long while after Frank told her what had happened the next day.


    She even called Helen just to tease her, though this time Frank did not stay and listen to their subsequent discussion, not interested in getting involved in thedies'' rivalry.


    Two dayster, a grand banquet was held in one of the ballroom of Turnbull Estate.


    While Glen Turnbull was present as head of the Turnbull family, even his father George Turnbull made a rare appearance.


    He was healthily flushed and energetic thanks to Frank''s previous treatment and even drank a lot.Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    Almost all Turnbull executives, key members, and branch family leaders were gathered there too.


    At the main table, Frank and Vicky were sitting on Glen''s left, while on his right was a young man with an upright gait, wearing a military uniform.


    He was around Frank''s age, and there was an edge that gives the impression that he was military-trained.


    "Haha... Allow me to introduce you, Frank."


    Glen was smiling as he pointed at the youth and told Frank, "This is Rob, my eldest son. He''s a lieutenant-general and secretary to General Jan Lionheart." "General Jan Lionheart?"


    Thest name left Frank''s heart skipping a beat, and to no surprise, Rob did not take his offered handshake.


    Instead, he turned toward Glen and said, "Dad, you said the South Sea


    Crow issued a challenge, vowing a


    wipe us out even if it kills her Why hasn''t she shown up now?


    Others were frowning at that, even asking out loud, "Yes, Mr. Turnbull. Could you have been misinformed?" "Ahem...."


    Glen felt a little awkward seeing how disrespectful his son was toward Frank and quickly changed the subject.


    "The challenge is real," he said


    solemnly. "The letter in question is sitting in my study right now-you can all confirm it yourself. Either way, the South Sea Crow is cunning and she might be lurking among us already. That''s why we must be exceedingly careful."


    "Hmph."


    While the Turnbulls were all abuzz, Rob stood up as everyone looked on, snorting coldly while shooting Frank a look of contempt. "In that case, I have a question. I''ve been busy with my work in the military and missed what''s happening to the family, but I''ve heard many reports that Frank Lawrence here pacified the South Sea Crow. So why has she returned? Don''t you think you should exin yourself?"


    "Yeah, we''ve been meaning to ask..."


    "Why has the South Sea Crow returned?"


    "You said she won''t bother us anymore, didn''t you?"


    "While we''re not going to take her word at face value, it''s suspicious how quickly she turned against us again!"


    The branch families all quickly piled on Rob''s direction to question Frank, many of them whispering to each other that Frank was conspiring with the South Sea Crow.


    After all, she always seemed to be on hand to threaten the Turnbulls whenever Frank needed it, which would in turn make Frank the real enemy.


    As such messy spection was heard endlessly, Vicky bellowed, "Enough!"


    The entire ballroom turned silent right then.