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    And as the Lane family got caught in the Yimmels'' mess, Frank would have to do something.


    One had to admit that Yora was cunning, as she was banking on Frank''s connections and involvement once the Lanes formed an alliance with their family.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    After all, an alliance between the Lanes and the Yimmels did not sound as ideal or mutually beneficial. In reality, the Yimmels would be leeching off the Lanes-specifically Frank.


    The Yimmels wanted to leech off him? Sure they could, but they were not going to lord over him while they did.


    In fact, they should be begging on their knees!


    If the Yimmels were so keen on their survival, the only option Frank would give them was to make them pay before allowing them to serve as vassals for the Lane family.


    That was the only way he could be convinced to take them in.


    However, demanding an alliance instead? There was absolutely no chance.


    That was why Frank took away any leverage the Yimmels might have, including their hostages in Laneville.


    Firmly pulling Helen away, he smirked at Cadell. "I''m sorry, but only I get to decide anything here. You can call your people at Laneville right now and have them kill your hostages if you want-in fact, I''d really like to see that."


    "Frank!" Helen was dumbfounded by Frank''s disregard for the Lane family.


    "Shush."


    Frank pulled her into his arms, cing a finger on his lips as she watched from up close. "Trust me."


    Helen blushed from their proximity, while her concern for the Southstream Lanes'' safety disappeared from her mind as well.


    "Ugh..."


    She sighed inwardly and realized things had gone sour with Frank before, even leading to a divorce.


    She had simply figured him out-even if things turned out fine every time, the journey toward that oue prompted doubt and concern. Nheless, Helen felt relief and smiled wryly.


    What else could she do to help Frank anyway? Trusting him was already the best form of support she could offer.


    Hence, her tensed body rxed as she basically leaned on Frank, quietly leaving everything up to him.


    On the other hand, seeing that Helen was not saying anything, Cadell frowned and dissed, "Hah! And you still consider yourself Lanecorp''s board ghair, or the head of the Lane family? The way I see it, you''re just Frank Lawrence''s puppet."


    Everyone, including Frank, did a double take at his words.


    One must admit that Cadell was despicable, as saying something that would hurt Helen the most, with her pride as a strong, independent woman.


    However, Helen did not seem to care at all, even shaking her head at Cadell. "Everyone has things they are good at, and things where they


    come


    e up short. I won''t humor my vanity when it''s not my area of expertise, and I know Frank wouldn''t take everything from me


    Then shing a bewitching smile, she continued, "Moreover, we''re family, and doesn''t family have each other''s backs?" "Yeah!"


    The security guards behind Frank apuded in approval, and even Frank was touched.