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

"Believe what you want to," Frank replied, calmly shaking his head. "I only sent Zam Sorano flying but did not kill him—if his injuries had been tended to in time, he'd have survived.”

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

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

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

cold voice bellowed behind Willy just

Gus, whose cool 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...

should be asking the Soranos instead," Frank replied

been ready to strike but quickly composed himself seeing that Gus placed more importance on Zam's

Let's see if you really didn't!" Gus barked and suddenly

Frank snorted

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