Frank's mood was endlessly somber-not only was Huub's threat weighing down on him, but there was also the physical pain he was enduring.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was even more disappointing that Helen had not visited over the last two days, although he had an idea why.
Even if Helen did agree to let Huub search Cologne Court, Frank did not believe it was her own call, as he knew her well enough to see that she was wet behind her ears.
While she was easily deceived, Helen also had a genuine bond with Winter and the others, and she would not have allowed Huub to attack Winter.
That meant Helen was a victim too, and Huub must have used the fake Bloodcrane Spiritbloom to coerce her, forcing her to let him search Cologne Court for Frank's real Bloodcrane Spiritbloom.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThen, unable to find the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, a frustrated Huub must have taken everyone in Cologne Court hostage as leverage against Frank while burning down Cologne Court.
While Frank was preoccupied with his thoughts, his phone rang beside him.
It was taxing to reach out and pick it up, and he was not surprised to hear Huub laughing from the other end.
Not only was he personally contacting Frank, but he was also immediately mocking. "Tut, tut. I heard you're bedridden in a hospital, Frank Lawrence... How pathetic." Frank remained unaffected, as he said quietly, "I'd start worrying about my situation if I were you. Trust me, you'll regret what you did." "Hahaha..." Huub was undaunted, even laughing. "You're actually threateningnow, Frank? I still have the hostages I took from Cologne Court. Talk tolike that, and I'll make you regret it right now!" Frank did not want to back down from Huub's threat, but he had to admit that he was at a disadvantage now and had to stay silent. "Heh. At least you know your place." Huub laughed in satisfaction at Frank's silence. "Anyway, I've asked my grandpa, and it turns out that the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom is one of Draconia's treasures, with one el.ne unlikely to bloom even ove millenia. So, if you want hostages alive, you'll hand it over!" Content belongs to en.kikistories"Hmph..." Frank snorted coldly. "You won't be able to use it even if you have it." "Who said I was using it?" Huub laughed. "My grandpa toldthat it's very valuable in the foreign market, and I'm just an intermediary here." Frank growled as he glowered, clearly holding back his rage. "You're selling it abroad?!" "Heh. You don't have to worry about that." Huub chuckled sleazily. "The bottomline is want an answer tonight, though if you refuse, your pretty sister is going to be sold off to Windy Moon Tower. There are already a few guests from abroad staying there, and they're all interested in your sister after checking her out." Content belongs to en.kikistories"You'd dare to do so?!" Frank growled through his teeth.
"Why wouldn't? And you'd better make up your mind soon, or she's going to have to show those men good time. They all have their fetishes, and truth be told, it hurts QUMS @ l.nto give her up too. Hahaha..." Content belongs to en.kikistoriesAnd with that conceited laugh, Huub hung up.
Frank listened to the static beeping in silence for a long while and eventually made a call. "Trevor."