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.

would be unraveled. "How naive

Sorano flying but did not

your sophistry!" Willy bellowed. "And your five seconds are up—Ghent Loeb, kill Gavin Lane right

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

bellowed. "He's your in-law, and he resorted to deception

a cold voice bellowed behind Willy just

whose cool gaze was fixed on Frank. "Zam was my mentor, and I have come to avenge

should be asking the Soranos instead,"

but quickly composed himself seeing that Gus placed

Gus barked and suddenly

Frank snorted

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