Chapter 1042

Before returning to the military camp, Frank finally met Trystan. For two days and nights, Trystan had barricaded himself in a private villa, shutting out the world so completely that Bianca had to step in to keep things afloat at Lawson Group. Frank barely recognized Trystan when they met. Trystan's face was unshaven, his eyes hollow, and his entire demeanor screamed defeat like he'd already accepted that Bethany was gone for good. "Beth's getting back at you." Frank couldn't hold back. He laid it all out for Trystan, telling him exactly what Mateo had said. "The more she seems to hate you, the more it actually proves how much she loves you." Trystan eagerly seized Frank's arm in his excitement. "You mean it? You're not just saying that to make me feel better, right?" Frank shook his head, clearly exasperated. "No, definitely not, but don't get too excited... Can you really take her retaliation?" "Of course, I can!" Trystan nodded earnestly. "I'll take it all as long as Beth for