Chapter 21

Frank barked out a laugh, fury crackling in his voice. "Look at you,making promises like you actually mean them. "You only cut off your mistress because you got tired of her. If you hadn't, are you planning to neglect my daughter for the rest of her life? "And after all these years with Cathy, you should've known how uncompromising she is. I only remarried because I was lonely back then, and I left all my assets to Cathy. Still, look how distant she became. We haven't spoken in years. "And mind you, my wife has already passed. But you? How could you possibly think she still loves you? If she did, she wouldn't have left. "Stop making excuses, Samuel! And forget acquiring this gallery. Go back, and don't ever try to see her again. She will never see you." With that, Frank brought his cup to his lips, subtly hinting for Samuel to leave. His bodyguards also entered swiftly and urged him to leave. "This way, Mr. Lynch." As the gallery door shut behind him, the rain came down hard, s