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,

ties to a mongrel? And trust me, that man won’t come near your casino again. Competing with you over a woman?

grunt, seemingly satisfied. “Fair

only he were as sharp as Marion

Drake leaned back on the sofa, signaling a waiter to bring a thick stack

glanced at the

someone prepare all

to play until dawn.

behind him, “I’m going to the lounge.

came

having to accept

do you really trust her? What Ava said might not be all lies. If Debra secretly contacted Marion’s people, keeping her by your side could

worried about a woman?” Drake brushed

about her.”

a lot of

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