The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

"However, you insolently slayed Zam Sorano, the head steward of the Sorano family, and incurred their wrath. Your fate is hence sealed."

Frank paused at Gus' words. "Zam Sorano? The geezer who barged into Noel York's house that night with Willy here?"

Gus stood, his hands clasped behind his back as he nodded. "Indeed."

"No, there's been a mistake." Frank shook his head. "I'll admit to slaying Hubert Sorano, because he disregarded my warnings and insulted me. But I didn't slay Zam Sorano."

"Hmm.?"

Gus appeared hesitant, raising a brow. "Well, Hubert is just some mistress' child. If it's just him, I have no reason to get involved..."

He could tell that Frank's rank was quite high and had no reason to lie given the circumstances.

up, Frank Lawrence!" Willy promptly yelled, afraid that the truth would be unraveled. "How naive are you, thinking that your lies could

you want to," Frank replied, calmly shaking his head. "I only sent Zam Sorano flying but

Willy bellowed. "And your five seconds are up—Ghent Loeb, kill

pleading, "Please, Mr. Sorano. It's all Frank's fault! Don't take it

you are?!" Willy bellowed. "He's your in-law, and he resorted to deception while refusing to accept the punishment for his

cold voice bellowed behind Willy

gaze was fixed on Frank. "Zam was my mentor, and I have come to avenge him. And if you claim you didn't kill him. Then

You should be asking the Soranos instead,"

had been ready to strike but quickly composed himself seeing

Let's see if you really didn't!" Gus barked and suddenly leapt into the air, streaking toward Frank like a

snorted

a burst of pure vigor that blew away the rope blinding him, he directed the Five-Peat Archaeus through his veins, and a projection of a roaring together shot away