Ch. 1041..1050

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1041-"You're still arguing?!" Mark shot Jade an icy glare and added coolly, "The sgoes for you too! Fifty lashes and a hundred slaps!" "What?!" Jade dropped limply on her bottom upon hearing Mark's merciless sentence, all light in her eyes fading.

While the bodyguards took Jade away, Mark finally turned to Gable.

There was no sympathy in his eyes as he shook his head and sighed. "My brother Henry has always rebuked me, tellingthat I shouldn't get too many wives and mistresses. But I was convinced that having more heirs would ensure the family's property. Well, look atnow…" Snorting in sheer disappointment, he glanced at Gavin. "There's so many of us, but only Gavin here has an eye on the big picture or is able to differentiate right from wrong." Then, he turned to Helen with a look of relief. "In the first place, I gave Helen the candidacy as the

next head of the Lane family because I wanted to whip the family into shape. I wanted the family to strive… but my own sons don't even compare to Henry's granddaughter. Oh, the irony…" "Granduncle…?" Helen frowned, clearly sensing that Mark was not thinking straight.

Mark simply ignored her. "Now that things have cto this, I hereby announce that you are the next head of the Lane family, Helen." "Grandpa?!" Jon gaped, stupefied by his grandfather's sudden decision.

Fleur quickly intervened as well, et snapping at Mark, "Are you getting senile, old man? Helen's a woman… She has no right taking up such an important position!" Only Gavin was smiling and nodding at Helen, clearly accepting the decision.

"Save it!" Mark bellowed at the dissenters just then. "I'm still the head of the family! I have the right to appoint my successor, and Helen will succeed methat's final! Cnext week, she will also be given the investment company in Zamri!" While the Lane family was left with mixed reactions to the announcement, Mark sighed and turned towards Gable Lane.

"Lastly, this ingrate…" Mark hesitated unable to sentence hisz own son to die.

"Fifty lashes, and he will be indefinitely confined to the rear block of Laneville.

He is ever to leave, or get in touch with anyone." He appeared exhausted as he finished and turned away, ready to leave.

That was when Frank strode up to him, holding out a pill, "Mr. Lane, please take this. It'd help reinvigorate you." Mark took it without a word, and clapped Frank on the shoulder in approval.

Fleur was ready to snap at Frank again, but decided to hold back remembering what happened to Jade Zahn and Luna Lane. Instead, she grumbled sarcastically under her breath, "Hmph. Who knows if it's poison? You'd want the geezer to die sooner so Helen would take over, don't you?" "I'm not deaf!" Mark wheeled on her with an icy glare. "I only refrained from punishing you because you're old. Or would you rather join Jade Zahn?"

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1042-Mark's threat left Fleur hanging her head in silence.However, Frank could also see that the other members of the Lane family appeared dissatisfied.Discontent was only natural if Helen was appointed the head of the Lane family so soon-if anything, Fleur was saying exactly what was on everyone's mind.Even if they would not protest openly out of respect for Mark, they would try to sabotage Helen subtly, making everything difficult for her.It was up to Frank and Helen to show what they had.With that in mind, Frank nodded respectfully at Mark."Mr. Lane," he said, "I believe that the wager you had with myself and Helen should be kept. We will make a profit of one billion in two months, so that Helen can bechead of the Lane family without anyone questioning her abilities""What?" Mark was surprised by Frank's suggestion-he had already announced that Helen would becthe next head of the Lane family, but Frank would turn that down regardless? Gavin quickly strode up to them. "But Mr. Lawrence, it's been a month since that wager, and my wretched brother burnt down the farm resort.If the wager stays on, I'm afraid..." "No, Uncle Gavin," Helen said proudly, smart enough to read Frank's intention right then. "We will rebuild it, and the wager stands. If we can't make a billion out of the farm, I will give up my candidacy as the next head of the Lane family." Fleur snorted in disdain. "Hah! These are pretty words, but are you really going to make a billion dollars in a month?"Helen smiled in turn. "You don't have to worry about that, Madam Lang. We have our methods, and if we fail, I will automatically relinquish my candidacy."Mark was staring fixedly at Helen and Mark for a long while and eventually spoke, "I've kept that farm for the most of my life, but I've never managed to turn a profit out of it. If you two could really achieve that, I will retire and Helen will take my place!" Helen was taken aback and quickly threw up her hands, "No, Granduncle. That's not what I mean to do—" "Oh, but that's exactly what I will do." Mark smiled faintly, holding up a hand to stop her. "If you can do it, ne that means you're a person who can lead the family to new heights. Otherwise, an old man likewould just keep us running around in circles. That's why passing leadership to you would be the better choice." Then, looking around at everyone else, Mark asked, "So? Does anyone have anything to say about that?" Jon pursed his lips and snorted in disdain. "Well it's agreeable, but only if Helen succeeds. I've seen for myself the farm resort they were preparing, but it's in ruins after Uncle Clark and Uncle Gable did a number om it. I really don't think they can do anything at this point." "Accounting fraud, perhaps!" Fleur sneered darkly. "Not even divine intervention could help them otherwise!" "We won't resort to fraud," Frank said, assuring everyone. "Every ledger of the farm resort will be available for public review in a month. If we can't make a billion dollars by then, Helen will leave the Lane family, and I will depart from Riverton." "Good!"Fleur and the other members of the Lane family were at once gleeful despite Frank's confident wager.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1043-fAfter all, Fleur and her ilk could not imagine how Frank could earn a billion dollars through the farm resort.

And if Frank departed from Riverton, they would once again take back control of the family and Mark would not be able to say a thing about that.

Talk about playing to their tune…

"In that case, that's all for today," Mark said. "Frank, Helen… I hope you won't disappoint me." Once Mark turned and headed inside the manor with the rest of his family, Helen was suddenly her old self.

"Frank…" she murmured. "Can we really do this? T-There's no way, right? I mean, it's a billion dollars we're talking about!" Her ice queen self melted away

as she revealed her true self, and she was tugging on Frank's sleeve miserable.

She was certainly a lot less of that determined independent woman from before and more a miserable young girl.

Frank almost laughed out loud right then.

"You're laughing?! You're terrible!" Helen flushed, biting her lip grumpily.

"Sorry, can't help it." Frank paused and chuckled, "If you weren't that confident, Ms. Lane, why did you agree to the wager so confidently?" "B-Because of you!"

Helen threw a meek punch on his chest even as she cried. "You were being so confident! Of course I had to back you up… And I think it's plenty enough to becGranduncle's successor. Why did you have to get him to retire earlier?"

"Hahaha…" Frank laughed as he pulled her into the arms. "Well, I did it on purpose-you'll be a housewife after you lose, and not the CEO of Lane Holdings.

We'll be vagrants, traveling and begging alms, never having full meals…" "Ugh, you're the worst!" Helen snapped, flustered as she punched him.

In reality, she almost looked forward to what Frank described, even though it was clearly a joke.

While she tended to carry herself proudly, she was a young woman just like any other who had her romantic fantasies.

After two sleepless nights of reconstruction, the people Trevor Zurich sent managed to rebuild the farm resort.

However, that also means the costs spiked up to five billion, once again exceeding the expected budget.

"Don't worry," Frank assured Trevor "Your company has a share of the farm resort, and you'll definitely recoup your investment, if not make a killing."

Content belongs to ŚwTrevor was relieved at that.

Even if he did not say it, he still felt heartbreak after investing so much tand resources into the farm resort.

At the stime, Lane Holdings' new entertainment company had gone all out for one month, wis get зло NoebYork shooting personal ads for the farm resort.

Content belongs to ŚwIn addition, she announced that she would be holding a concert during the opening ceremony of the farm resort.

The entire east coast was left abuzz with excitement by the news, and there were even fans who traveled to Riverton. Naturally, concert tickets were scalped to kingdom come, a testament to Noel's incredible influence.

And at the stime, reservations for the farm resort's hyper premium experience were being auctioned too.

Thanksmal promotion, aside from power spots, the were all fighting themselves just to get the in.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1044-Promoting longevity and healing underlying conditions, the rich were exceedingly concerned when it cto their health and how long they would live.

With such providence and the endorsement of Dan Zimmer of Flora Hall, they were basically flocking to make reservations for the farm resort's hyper premium experience.

As there were just too many requests, Helen and Vicky had no choice but to set up an auction for the farm resort's hyper premium experience. Naturally, successful bidders could enjoy their hot springs while watching Noel's concert.

Unwinding did not get any better than that, and money really was nothing in comparison! "Oh, Ms. Lane, please! My boss is Kurt Stinson!" "Mr. Stinson is

close friends with Mr. Lawrence… They worked together to retake that factory from the Salazars, remember?" "Ah, Ms. Lane—it's me, Gerald Simmons.

Haha… So I was wondering if I could make a reservation for the hyper premium experience? I mean, Mr. Lawrence himself developed it, and I'd never doubt him!" "Ahem… I'm Dahok Ocean of Sage Lake Sect. I heard that Mr. Lawrence has just built this farm resort…" Helen had gone sleepless since she returned from Laneville yesterday, when Vicky announced that reservations for the farm resort's hyper premium experience would be auctioned.

Everyone they knew and did not was calling, all of them intent to get a reservation.

Eventually, Helen was left so weary in spirit and turned off her phone… only for Gina and Cindy Zonda to visit her on her doorstep. "Mom, what…" Helen sighed as she saw Gina's awkward smile and realized right away what they cfor.

Gina grinned as she walked up to her desk. "Oh, Helen… I was just thinking I would like a reservation for the farm resort's hyper premium experience. It's under your company, right? Can't you let your own mom have a spot? And is it really as amazing as it says on TV?" "Yeah," Cindy added, scheming as she always did. "We're family, There's no issue with giving use reservations, is there?" Cousens belongs to englishS As news of the farm resort trended everywhere, the price for the hyper premium experience increased up to millions.

Naturally, Gina and Cindy wanted to use their connection to Helen to get a free reservation.

Helen was going to ask how thick-skinned they could be, even trying to use their connections to get themselves a reservation.

However, she was too tired and could only wave them off while excusing herself. "Lane Holding is involved in the farm resort project, but the leading figures are Trevor International and Grande Pharma. You should ask Frank or Vicky if you want a reservation." "What?!" Gina was at once bristling. "You invested in this project! Why should I ask a lowlife and a bitch?!" Cindy nodded beside her. "Exactly! Don't you get to make a call in this?" "Because you know what you've done." That was when the doors to Helen's office, and two people stood at the doorway.

Naturally, they were exactly the people Gina did not want to see-Frank and a vibrant Vicky.

Vicky was even beaming pleasantly. "Hey, I thought I just heard someone calla bitch… Right, Mr. Lowlife?" "What are you doing here?" Helen asked as she stood up.

ne Seeing Vicky being so lively left her a little deflated, as she could remember the dark circles under her eyes she saw when she looked in the mirror earlier.

She had certainly lost another round in their rivalry.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1045-Gina quickly shook her head. "No... You must have heard wrong." She was still afraid of Vicky and had no choice but to smile awkwardly, pulling Cindy along as she fled.Before they got away, however, Vicky was smiling and beckoning. "Wait. You wanted reservations for the farm resort's hyper premium experience, didn't you?" "Eh?" Gina promptly turned, nodding and smiling fawningly. "Of course!Oh, you're as generous as ever, not keeping grudges' "Oh, but I'm not finished."Vicky grinned. "I meant to say that you can attend the auction tonight if you want reservations." "What?" "Y-You're not giving it to us for free?" Both Gina and Cindy froze, utterly confused."Of course not. Just offering sadvice, y'know." Vicky shrugged.Gina and Cindy realized right then that Vicky was just messing with them.However, they did not dare to say a word and had to leave seething."Hahaha..." Vicky was roaring with laughter as she watched them go, wiping a tear off her eye. "Your mother is amazing, Helen!" "Alright, cut it out." Frank braced himself and stood between the women, stopping the conflict that threatened to blow. "If Gina wants a reservation that badly, just let her have one.We're not short on any... That goes for your father too, Vicky. That will do, no?"Then, turning back to Helen, Frank scratched his nose and said, "Anyway, Vicky and I cbecause we were worried you'd be too busy.You should get srest "That's right. It'd break my heart if you worked yourself to death." Vicky tically wiped the nonexistent tears away from her eyes.et Helen was left gritting her teeth in frustration-she really should not have gone to Morhen and prayed as hard as she could that Vicky ended up marrying Titus Lionheart! S Still, Vicky Strode up and took Helen by the wrist. Con, Helen.Tomorrow's the opening ceremony and you need to look like a Get's get you swimsuits from Grande Square!" "Get your hands off me!" Helen snapped, at once frustrated and exasperated as a beauty like Vicky would get all touchyfeely with her.Nonetheless, the tsoon left Lane Holdings and drove to Grande Pharma's specialty store for beachwear.Frank almost choked as Helen and Vicky pulled open the curtains and revealed their bikinis, despite being one as staunch as him.Their styles were completely different, but their bikinis accentuated their stunning figures in all their glory.Frank almost bled from his nose."So? Does this look good?" Vicky asked with a wink."Y-Yeah..." Frank nodded blankly."Hmph." Helen was blushing, obviously more conservative than Vicky.Even as he felt Frank's eyes scanning her from head to toe, she felt as if she was on fire..

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1046-As Helen turned and fled into the fitting room, Vicky saw that and returned inside as well.

"Oh, what are you getting embarrassed about?" She laughed.

Soon, Helen could be heard yelling indignantly and struggling. "What are you doing, Vicky?!" "Oh, Helen! You can't tell from the outside, but you've got a really nice body…" "Stop touching me! I'm warning you… Ah! Stop!" The voices of the ladies as they played around left Frank clearing his throat awkwardly.

He turned away, only to find a retail assistant hiding a giggle, leaving him further embarrassed.

The opening ceremony of Lane Holdings' farm resort took place the next noon, an occasion of pomp and circumstance.

Thanks to the endless efforts in promotion and marketing, the little farm resort had beca sensation in Riverton.

Frank even prepared a banquet for the occasion, as countless rich and powerful figures arrived. Hundreds of luxury cards lined the parking lot, and several roads were locked down to stop more people coming.

Frank, Helen and Vicky were at the gates, welcoming the guests. Naturally, they would be receiving the rich and powerful, as there were other staff members who would receive the average Joes and plain Janes.

"Mr. Lawrence." Trevor hurried to Frank's side excitedly, looking dapper in a suit.

"The tickets for Ms. York's concert alone and the auction for the reservations of the hyper premium experience have already made a billion dollars in revenue."

"Haha, not bad." Frank clapped Trevor on the shoulder, surprised by how wellreceived the farm resort was.

"Tut, tu… Noel recommended this place, but it's not exactly that amazing, is it?"

A tall, haughty woman with a flawless face strode in the front gates in a red gown just then.

"Who's that?" Frank asked, already feeling inexplicably repulsed by her lofty attitude.

They had not spent that much tbuilding the farm resort, but everything was up to the strictest and highest standard.

To mock it was an obvious attempt at causing trouble.

Seeing that she was ignoring all the rich and powerful figures flocking around her as well, Trevor quickly leaned in to whisper into Frank's ear, "That's Rory Thames, Mr. Lawrence. She's Draconia's top singer "Really?" Frank could see Rory's influence and certainly did not want to upset her. He approached her in greeting, saying, "Thank you for coming, Ms. Thames. The VIP seats are on the second floor, if you could please proceed " "Tch. Who do you think you are, talking to me? Get Noel now," Rory snapped, clearly holding no regard for him and not even bothered to speak with him.

Frank took a deep breath and kept his smile, "Ms. Thames, Ms. York is currently preparing backstage and unable to receive you just yet. Please be patient and wait on the second floor for the tbeing." "What's the meaning of this? Are you unhappy with my presence?" Rory snorted, rolling her eyes since she saw the annoyance in Frank's eyes.

Frank was silent, and his eyes were cold when he looked up again. "Ms.

Thames, you're welcif you're here as a guest. But if you're just here to cause trouble, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave." S And with that, Frank turned to leave and greet other guests, leaving Rory behind, shocked.

"H-How dare you take that tone with me!" she bellowed, clearly furious.

"Where's the manager?! I want to talk to them—is this how their receptionists treat your guests?!

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1047-Rory was shouting even as she glowered, "Forget not givingdirections-he's treatingwith such rudeness! Does he not know who I am?" "What?" "What's going on here?' Rory's outburst drew a lot of attention, and even the rich and powerful were shocked when they saw her.

After all, she was Draconia's top singer with legions of fans.

It just so happened that Samus, one of the rich kids present, was her diehard fan.

Seeing that his idol was upset, he strode up and shoved Frank, snapping, "Don't you know who Ms. Thames is?! She's the country's best singer and has won multiple awards! Who do you think you are, treating her so rudely?!" Vicky

frowned in the distance when she heard the commotion and strode over.

"What's going on here?!" Rory clearly recognized Vicky and was looking at her pointedly from head to toe.

She snorted haughtily. "What do you teach your employees around here, Ms.

Turnbull? Not only was he not showingproper hospitality, but he was even being dismissive." "Aren't you afraid that he'll embarrass you?" Samus shot Frank a glare and growled coolly. "I suggest chasing him away right now." "Oh, I see…"

Vicky murmured.

She glanced at Frank, who shook his head exasperatedly.

Both Rory and Samus were clearly from a different state, perhaps nowhere near the east coast.

They had no idea who Frank was and thought that he was your ordinary receptionist.

Vicky almost ştarted laughing, but she turned to Rory seriously and explained, "Ms. Thames, this is my husband Frank Lawrence. He's get consultant at my company Grande Pharma… and the actual owner of this farm resort. So, if you're unhappy with him, we have no choice but to ask you to leave." With that, Vicky's smile turned cool.

"What? What's that attitude?!" Samus was incensed that Vicky was siding with Frank.

Rory, however, stopped him as she glanced at Frank in surprise, frowning as she asked quietly, "So you're Frank Lawrence?" "Indeed I am." Frank nodded calmly.

"Oh, what a disappointment." Rory sighed and shook her head in disappointment, and she startedheading upstairs. "And here I thought the man who saved Noel York was something amazing. For a moment, I actually wondered what you'd look like… but you're disappointingly plain." "Eh?" Frank and Vicky traded glances, unsure as to why Rory reacted like that.

Still, the show must go on-the opening ceremony was exceedingly crowded.

The rich and powerful were all seated on the second floor, including Riverton's commissioner Robert Quill and his daughter Yara, Senator Gerald Simmons and his son Tidus, a beaming Dan Zimmer and his daughter Janet, and Tim Yates, chief of the Riverton commerce guild.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1048-Even Gina and Cindy were sitting among the rich and important guests.

Frank, Helen, Vicky, Trevor, and the other hosts of the event soon went onstage amid applause, with Frank taking the microphone from the emcee and smiling at everyone.

"Thank you everyone for coming to the opening ceremony of this humble resort.

Lane Holding's farm resort is now officially open for business, and we offer a fivefold refund to any guest who decides that the therapy and entertainment, which our commercials promise, is fake! Either way, I hope that everyone here has the best of health—enjoy!" Thunderous applause ensued, after which Helen and Vicky gave short speeches as representatives of their respective companies too.

Then, once the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the farm resort was officially in business.

Noel soon got onstage for her concert, accompanied by an all-girls band, consisting of Kat Yego, her best friend Lily York, Rosa the keyboardist, and Yuri the drummer.

Though Noel was an actress, she was a good singer too. Her voice harmonized perfectly with Lily's, livening up the atmosphere.

The farm resort was a huge success, raking in 1.2 billion dollars on the first day and affording Helen's tense nerves relief. She picked a spacious private hot spring and had a dip with Vicky.

The green water almost seemed magical.

It was Vicky's first ttrying the hot spring. It did not take long when she noticed that she was suddenly brimming with energy, while all the fatigue building up over the last few weeks was gone.

Even her skin that seemed to appear dull because she stayed up overnight was now bright like a newborn's, and she felt a freshness she could not quite describe.

"Oh, you girls are getting started already? I'd really like to live here if I could."

Noel arrived in her bikini just then, slowly entering the large pool and sighing in satisfaction.

Her bikini was certainly more explosive than Vicky or Helen's, baring her fair, pronounced cleavage.

Frank and Vicky had been impressed with Noel's figure the first tthey met her.

And now, Helen and Vicky were trading glances, and able to see the shock and jealousy in each other's eyes.

"Are you in there, Vicky?" Winter Lawrence soon arrived with her best friend Jean Zims, and the ladies all welcomed them.

Suddenly, the hot spring was a little congested, as Kat arrived with Lily as well "Woah, are those real?! Gosh, your body is out of this world, Ms. York!" Content belongs to Św"Ms. Turnbull?" "Ah, Yara. I'm here!" Vicky leaned against the poolside and shouted into the changing room when she heard her best friend cum ov bodyguard. Content belongs to Św"Ms. Turnbull… Eh? Why are there so many people here?" Yara Quill and JZimmer entered just then, covered in nothing but towels and ready to leave when they saw that there were plenty of people. Content belongs to Śwne et "Oh, you're here already—just stay," Vicky ushered them enthusiastically.

As Yara and Janet—who had surprisingly long legs-got into the pool, it was now thoroughly congested.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1049-Just as the ladies chattered away busily, Vicky was suddenly grinning mischievously.

"Hold on. Letmake a call…" she said, picking up her phone from the edge of the pool and dialing a familiar number. "Hello, darling?" "What are you doing?!"

Helen's eyes widened, sensing danger right then.

"Shush…" Vicky winked at her before continuing her staged act. "Yeah. The hot spring Helen and I are using isn't really working… Yeah, ctake a look, hurry!" As she hung up, she flashed a sly smile at Helen.

"Vicky… Urgh…" Helen obviously knew what Vicky was up to, and that she could not dissuade her at all.

While she would like to enjoy the hot spring with Frank, she was left looking around at the pool, congested with women.

If Frank came, would he not…

That was when Helen realized in surprise that she felt the cheeky curiosity of how Frank would react… which was soon followed by a pang of guilt.

"No, he's not coming in here. Givethe phone, Vicky!" she snapped indignantly.

"No way!" Vicky giggled and ran off, leaving Helen looking exasperated.

Things were still lively around the hot spring when they heard knocking. "I'm coming in, Vicky…" The ladies were surprised, and all of them turned toward Vicky in confusion.

She withheld a smile as she put a finger to her lips before putting on a serious face and saying, "Comingt darling. No peeking, though "O-Oh, okay…" the man outside replied and opened the door.

Naturally, it was Frank, and he kept his head down as he asked awkwardly, "What were you saying about the hot spring? It wasn't… Eh?" He trailed off as he saw the fairness amid the green waters.

He thought he was seeing things and rubbed his eyes.

et It was an unforgettable sight-the sight of fairness filled the entire hot spring, as all the women he knew were either naked or wearing bikinis, staring at him in turn. Frank gulped in the silence, and the first thing he thought was that he got into the wrong room… or maybe he was daydreaming? The strange vibe in the room lasted a minute as Frank and the ladies locked gazes, until Helen strode up, blushing as she covered his eyes with a towel. "How long are you going to keep staring?!" she snapped, her voice filled with jealousy.

"Huh? Oh, right… Sorry, I'm out of here…" Frank muttered awkwardly.

He certainly had never seen anything like this before, and it was amazing that he could restrain himself as a man. Anyone else in his place would have made a fool of themselves by now

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1050-"Oh, Helen-you're no fun." Vicky giggled as she walked up, wrapping her hands around Frank's arm. "Whatever… Darling, I was just messing with you. Come, let's get you out of there." "Vicky…" Frank looked frustrated, but as a man, he was inwardly gleeful.

He almost blurted, "Good job, Vicky," right then-he felt like he would live a few more years just from the sight of such beauties. Still, he soon sensed that something was wrong amid the giggling.

While Helen covered his eyes, Vicky was supposedly guiding him out of the room, but the floor felt wetter for sreason. "Hahaha!" Vicky laughed as she pulled off the towel.

"Eh?" Frank abruptly found himself at the edge of the hot spring, and even before he had a good look, Vicky kicked him inside! "Wha-" Frank could feel himself surrounded by softness, and his eyes widened while Vicky laughed evilly.

He could not help it-he gave her a thumbs up right then.

Despite his reaction, the ladies were not yelling or upset.

Instead, they were tearing at his clothes while giggling-it seemed that messing with him and seeing him in a sorry state pleases them greatly.

"Eh… stop… help…" Frank could even feel smooches on his cheek, but there were too many of them for him to tell who it was.

Eventually, he left the hot spring, his clothes a mess and himself appearing downtrodden.

He was especially embarrassed by the red marks on his cheek, as the guests nearby were all pointing and gesturing at him.

Still, the beautiful experience left him turning around… only to find himself staring into Helen's angry glare.

He scampered away right then, drawing yet another chorus of giggles from the ladies.

A month after the farm resort opened, Helen personally delivered the ledgers to Laneville.

The Lanes were all astonished by the numbers-in just a month after taking ownership of the farm, Lane Holdings earned over four billion dollars, far surpassing the one billion agreed upon for the wager And after combing through every part of the ledgers, even Fleur Lang-who absolutely did not want to see Helen being appointed as the next head of the family-had to admit that the ledgers were absolutely genuine. Naturally, Mark Lane was the happiest.

He already thought highly of the farm resort after trying the hot spring himself.

He had since been, enjoying himself there over a dozen times in the past month, riding horses, golfing, and bathing at the hot springs or enjoying a massage When he's tired. Seeing that the old man appeared absolutely in bliss, the rest of the Lane family visited the farm resort too.

Despite the humble scale of the resort, the facilities, programs and the hot springs-the chief selling point—was beyond criticism. With the rest of the family showing admiration and being earnestly persuaded, Mark retired, while Helen took his place with no protests from anyone.