Chapter 266

Robert reasoned, “I understand how you feel, Mr. Howard, but it’s a greater crime to be exploited. Moreover, I can vouch for Mr. Lawrence’s character even if we were only recently acquainted. He would never desecrate another man’s body.”

Each of Frank’s blows had the potential to be lethal.

And as Bron put it, Troy’s head was stomped into pieces.

There was no way Frank would kill Troy, and then step on his head!

Robert’s words actually calmed Bron somewhat as well, but he doubted that Frank was completely innocent.

Before he could say anything, however, Robert told him, “Just leave this to me–I’ll ask Mr. Lawrence myself. You deserve a satisfying conclusion, at least.”

With that, he walked up to Frank with a solemn expression and asked, “Be honest with me, Mr. Lawrence. Did you or did you not murder Troy Howard?”

Frank actually did not care for an idiot like Bron, but he was not about to take the blame for someone else’s mess.

Knowing he had most definitely been framed, he shook his head. “I only kicked him once, and the kick was not strong enough to kill.”

Robert appeared pensive. “Maybe you misjudged your strength?”

him. “I know my strength best. He would be left

the hint of impatience in Frank’s voice.

“I’m sure of it, Mr. Howard. Frank Lawrence did

looked at him in disbelief. “I understand you want to protect him, governor, but don’t you think you’re

he called his sect to war in full force, they could

explained. “I’m sure you had

blows with Mr. Lawrence just now. His power goes without saying–he can kill your son with a single blow, and it’s completely unnecessary for him to desecrate him. In fact, he has even less reason to do it because he’s after the Salazars… not to mention that

fixedly at Frank, but there was no

it himself–if Frank really wanted him dead, he needed no more than a

Troy? Less than

are you getting at, governor?”

you trust me, Mr. Howard, allow me to investigate this matter,”

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man was one of Riverton’s giants, and Bron was at ease

chance against Frank since he was alone.

shall grant this leeway,” Bron said. “I’m counting on you to

Mr. Howard. I’ll definitely get to

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