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.

Willy promptly yelled, afraid that the truth would be unraveled. "How naive are you,

Sorano flying but did not kill him—if his injuries had been tended to

Willy bellowed. "And your five seconds are

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

bellowed. "He's your in-law, and he resorted to deception while refusing to accept the punishment

cold voice bellowed behind Willy just

my mentor, and I have

should be asking the Soranos instead," Frank

had been ready to strike but quickly composed himself

Gus barked and suddenly leapt into the air, streaking toward Frank like a

snorted in

away the rope blinding him, he directed the Five-Peat Archaeus through