An elderly bearded man strode up behind Frank and barked, "I told you to stop, you hear?"
"Hmm…?"
Frank slowly turned and immediately noticed the lion head embroidered into the old man's lapel.
"The Lionhearts sent you, I presume?" he asked impassively.
"Indeed. The name's Trenton, and I demand you let go of Mr. Sorano right now," the elderly man snapped. "He's under our protection, so if you kill him, you'll be our enemy!"
"Haha…" Frank chuckled as he shook his head, immune to Trenton's threat. "He provoked me endlessly, even threatening to kill my family. Do you think he'd repent just because I let him go?"
Trenton frowned, but promised, "You have the Lionhearts' assurance that he'll stay in line—but only if you release him."
"Hmph."
Frank snorted and eased his fingers, sparing Hubert. "In that case, you have one chance."
He was not that eager to make enemies of everyone, after all.
On the other hand, Hubert was on his knees, wheezing as he glared venomously at Frank.
Trenton helped him to his feet and started heading for the door, saying, "Mr. Sorano, Mr. Graves sent us to protect you. Rest assured that you'll be safe if you come with us now."
"Titus Lionheart?"
Frank, however, never stopped.
He even glanced at Trenton and said icily, "I gave you Lionhearts a chance, but now it seems that you refuse to appreciate it. Back away, and I'll let you live."
Even Trenton felt his breath leave his lungs at Frank's conceited threat.
After some thought, he quickly said, "Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Graves had mentioned you, and Master Titus had been informed about your close relationship with Ms. Turnbull. He won't press the issue, but we insist on offering Hubert Sorano refuge. However, I'm sure we can come to a compromise…"
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