From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 674

Chapter 674

Marion quickly explained, “That was because…”

Debra cut him off. “And you pointed a gun at me. Were you trying to kill me?”

“No. Kale’s reflexes are top–notch. He would never let you die.”

“So, you were just gambling with my life, trusting a stranger to protect me? What if he hadn’t reacted fast enough?”

“I raised the gun one centimeter higher. Even if he failed to react, the bullet wouldn’t hit you.‘

Overcome with sadness, Debra threw herself into his arms, finally letting out all the frustration, fear, and anger she’d been holding in for days.

“Do you even know what Drake is like? He is a monster” she sobbed, burying her face in Marion’s chest. Randy made a quick gesture to the others in the room, signaling them to stay quiet and move carefully. One by one, they slipped out of the room. On his way out, Randy closed the door behind him, giving the two some privacy.

back. “You’re safe now.

gradually calmed down. She looked up at him and asked, “Do you know

nodded solemnly. “Yeah, we were like

a moment, processing his words. “Drake thought

to use me as leverage against him or negotiate some kind of ‘deal. But

you didn’t mean anything to me. Otherwise,

“Are you sure he didn’t have a backup

sounded so confident earlier, as if his men were already deployed

said, shaking his head.

realized there were no

only had Kale working in secret without taking any open action. It turns

better than to challenge the

had taken the risk of

was Edgar’s turf.

easier