An elderly bearded man strode up behind Frank and barked, "I told you to stop, you hear?"

"Hmm.?"

Frank slowly turned and immediately noticed the lion head embroidered into the old man's lapel.

"The Lionhearts sent you, I presume?" he asked impassively.

"Indeed. The name's Trenton, and I demand you let go of Mr. Sorano right now," the elderly man snapped. "He's under our protection, so if you kill him, you'll be our enemy!"

"Haha." Frank chuckled as he shook his head, immune to Trenton's threat. "He provoked me endlessly, even threatening to kill my family. Do you think he'd repent just because I let him go?"

Trenton frowned, but promised, "You have the Lionhearts' assurance that he'll stay in line—but only if you release him."

"Hmph."

and eased his fingers, sparing Hubert. "In

to make enemies

his knees, wheezing as he glared venomously

feet and started heading for the door, saying, "Mr. Sorano, Mr. Graves sent us to protect you. Rest assured that you'll be safe if you come

lion head embroidered on

turned smugly towards Frank. "Did you think this is over?! Just you wait —I'll have you and the rest of your family killed—especially your sister! You'll be crying

"Mr. Sorano!"

Trenton was frowning at Hubert's unruly behavior as

Hubert, he saw Frank's

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