In a way, Frank was really impressed with how Mona could just keep eating without caring about what was happening just outside.
While he was exasperated with taking in such a single-minded glutton, he gave Mona a look. “I’m counting on you here. Call me right away if the Soranos came here… and if anyone messes around in this mansion, beat them within an inch of their lives.”
“Got it!” Mona nodded enthusiastically.
When all was said and done, she was still Birthright rank and had the protection of the mysterious Haply Hall—her ability was more or less assured.
With the arrangements made, Frank led Helen out of the hilltop mansion with the Southstream Lanes in tow.
That was when Fleur subtly turned and gave Deedle and Deedum a look. Catching their cue, they slowed down and stayed toward the rear of the group.
Then, when they thought Frank was not looking, they turned and headed back to the hilltop mansion.
Before they came, Fleur had given them instructions to take everyone in Frank’s mansion—the Soranos could deal with them as they liked after.
That, or the Southstream Lanes would really get caught in Frank’s mess.
Both Deedle and Deedum understood that and therefore barged into Frank’s hilltop mansion again, grinning savagely as they glared at the helpless women.
On the other hand, Mona nodded in understanding when she saw Deedle and Deedum return.
So this was what Frank had hinted at before he left!
Striding out from the group of terrified women, she stood akimbo and snapped, “Hey, boneheads—fuck off if you know what’s good for you, or I’m not going to play nice!”
Deedle and Deedum simply presumed she was just struggling futilely and took no notice.
“Haha! A little lass like you? You really can talk!” Deelle laughed gruffly.
Deedum growled solemnly in turn, “Cut the crap. We’d be in deep shit if Frank Lawrence suddenly turns back.”
Deedle nodded, remembering how easily Frank had overwhelmed them just now.
“Mona, run!” Carol Zims could cry right then—a little girl like her stood no chance against those two towering goons!
And yet, Mona started forward as she saw that Deedle and Deedum were not leaving, which left the women pale.
“Haha! A brat like you—” Deedle laughed, but that was when Mona disappeared and suddenly appeared in front of him.
“What?!” Deedle gasped as his eyes widened and immediately felt his cheek get up close and personal with Mona’s foot.
“Argh!” Deedle’s burly form was sent flying out of the door right then, and he dropped on the floor like a ragged doll.
His bleeding teeth were all sent flying, while his eyes rolled up into his head as he fainted.
