Hearing Thom’s calm yet cutting words, Frank’s face flushed instantly. Anger surged in his chest like a fire suddenly doused with gasoline. He had come here with a plan—to intimidate Thom, make Thom look small in front of everyone, and prove that even though the Lanster family assets were still seized by Thom, he could still show up at an event as lavish as this.Frank had really hoped Thom would be surprised, maybe stutter, or at least show a hint of discomfort. But Thom? He didn’t even blink. Instead, he casually said he was glad Frank survived—as if that meant Thom didn’t have to bother returning anything. Those words felt like a hard slap to Frank.Frank clenched his fists at his sides.Madam Yosie, who had been smiling sweetly at Frank, immediately intervened. Her eyes narrowed at Thom. “Why are you the one entitled to seized the Lanster family assets, Thom? Did you ask for them? You were never part of that family!”Thom turned to Madam Yosie, his expression still flat. “Mother-i