From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 420

Debra pondered the underlying meaning behind Marion’s words.

The story swirling around was indeed the stuff of legends, but something didn’t add

1. up.

With the Houston family’s vast empire, tracking down Marion should have been a cakewalk. Yet, for sixteen years, no one had found him. And in all that time, not a whisper of the Houstons surfaced in the tale.

“Do you know how my family rose to power?

“The military?”

The Houston family had always leaned on their military might to build their business. Over time, they’d gone legit, but their roots remained firmly planted in the armed forces. Even now, their old loyalists held sway in major military units.

“Debra, the reason I couldn’t always be by your side was because I had to follow orders from the Houston higher–ups. But now that I’m in charge, that won’t happen again,” he said, squeezing her hand. “I’ll protect you from all sorts of harm.”

didn’t press further. She understood Marion was trying to keep her safe and to keep her

Two figures spilled out of the vehicle, rushing towards the ship. It was Erica and Randy, bundled up against

out here,” Randy grumbled, stomping up the stairs. “Only an unromantic man like Marion would come out to

stuffed half of the heart–shaped cake in front of her into her mouth. She choked, and Marion swiftly handed

“How did you

you were at the port. There are so many in Seamar City, but luckily, we

thanks to me. I remembered Marion bought a ship a few months. back and docked it here. With that kind of

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winked at Marion. “So, did

glanced at Debra, her gaze shy and evasive.

smile mean?” Randy huffed, flopping down into a seat. “You should have told me about your plans earlier. We need to go through the whole

go.” Debra stood up, blocking the cake

also got up.