From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 769

Debra lifted her head, and Drake continued, “When she said this, it didn’t seem like it was

baseless.”

Debra plotting against him was one thing, but opposing him here in Orkgate was a huge joke.

Even if Ava wasn’t the brightest, she couldn’t have made up such a lie.

Debra met his gaze with a calm defiance. “Yes, I did.”

For a moment, the air between them seemed to freeze. Then, with a slow smile, she continued, “I told him if he wanted to take me from you, he’d need an army. And guess what? He panicked and ran off. Ava must have misunderstood. I just didn’t expect her to make up something so ridiculous.”

Drake’s lips curled slightly. “That sounds reasonable.”

course,

Orkgate. How could I have ties to a mongrel? And trust me, that man won’t come near your casino again.

noncommittal grunt, seemingly satisfied. “Fair

as sharp as Marion or Juan, her little act wouldn’t have fooled

sofa, signaling a waiter to bring a thick

at the towering

had someone prepare all this sheet music

more than enough to play until dawn. This

people behind him, “I’m going to the lounge.

boss,” came the

sighed, having to

music drifted in. Kale, who stood at his side, frowned. “Boss, do you really trust her? What Ava said might not be all lies. If Debra secretly contacted Marion’s people, keeping her by your

a woman?” Drake brushed

about her.”

to have a lot

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