Chapter 204

And with those words, Frank left with Vicky and the others without waiting another moment. Stan left with his men too, leaving Carol and her family stupefied at the diner. Winter was especially curious. "Who is Frank Lawrence? Why would he give us so much money?" It certainly mystified her. Fred was staring at the number Frank left and suddenly said, "Could he be interested in Winter?" "What?" Winter was shocked. "I don't even know him." "Just a whim." Fred shrugged. "I noticed he's been staring at you all this time. He probably helped us because he's after you, while setting bait to play hard to get." Winter actually thought it possible, since she noticed Frank staring at her too. "Nonsense," Carol snapped just then. "It's not." Fred insisted on his opinion. "Just look at the two women with him—they're both beautiful and seem to be important people. Even the men who brought all those officers with him were very respectful. He might be some kingpin." Carol nodded in turn. "Th