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.”

Marion was trying to keep

a flash of car lights caught their attention. Two figures spilled out of the vehicle, rushing towards the ship. It was Erica and Randy, bundled up

here,” Randy grumbled, stomping up the stairs. “Only an unromantic

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

she drank, she asked, “How did

at the port. There are

I remembered Marion bought a ship a few months. back and docked it here. With that kind of money, why

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winked at Marion. “So, did it work?”

at Debra, her gaze shy and evasive.

should have told me about your plans earlier. We need to go through the whole process

go.” Debra stood up,

he also got