Chapter 266

Robert reasoned, "I understand how you feel, Mr. Howard, but it's a greater crime to be exploited. Moreover, I can vouch for Mr. Lawrence's character even if we were only recently acquainted. He would never desecrate another man's body." Each of Frank's blows had the potential to be lethal. And as Bron put it, Troy's head was stomped into pieces. There was no way Frank would kill Troy, and then step on his head! Robert's words actually calmed Bron somewhat as well, but he doubted that Frank was completely innocent. Before he could say anything, however, Robert told him, "Just leave this to me—I'll ask Mr. Lawrence myself. You deserve a satisfying conclusion, at least." With that, he walked up to Frank with a solemn expression and asked, "Be honest with me, Mr. Lawrence. Did you or did you not murder Troy Howard?" Frank actually did not care for an idiot like Bron, but he was not about to take the blame for someone else's mess. Knowing he had most definitely been framed, he sh