Frank nodded as Gus turned toward him with a pointed look. "Of course—I would certainly accept the olive branch you offer."

Then, turning toward Willy, he said, "I'm sorry for what happened before, Mr. Sorano."

However, there was no hint of sincerity in Frank's apology. If anything, it sounded like an insult.

Willy's face darkened, but he was afraid to throw a fit.

Instead, he resorted to name-dropping. "My father will hear about this, Gus Zeller!"

"Sure." Gus nodded impassively. "Though that would have to wait after the murderer of my mentor is unmasked."

Willy stiffened at Gus' words, but he snorted as he turned and strode off.

Frank, a

him, Helen was still caught off guard by Gus

on Frank?" she asked—was Gus really backing down because of

"This isn't going to be that

"Ahem."

been upstairs, came down

bruised, unable to speak fluently. Even so, he nodded gratefully at Frank and

but he was in a much better condition than

"Grandpa..."

"Dad!"

Mark ignored them and turned toward Helen, who stood beyond. "Thank you, Helen. You really saved our

there was no threat. "If not for her, the Soranos would never have attacked us. It's all Helen and her ex-husband's

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