Chapter 517

Ralph's expression turned to stone as Debra's words landed like a physical

blow.

"Your greed is one thing," she said. "But now you're dragging the entire Frazier family down with your idiocy. I think my dad was right to cut you off."

Ralph slammed his hand on the table and shot to his feet. "Who are you to lecture me?"

Before Ralph could take another breath, Marion was on his feet, the prison cell door swinging open. Ralph's anger dissolved like smoke in the wind as Marion placed a heavy hand on his shoulder, forcing him back into his seat. Marion warned coldly, "Behave yourself and ask the questions."

Ralph squirmed, his eyes darting around the room. "This is a prison. If you lay a finger on me, that's illegal."

grip tightened, his fingers digging into Ralph's shoulder like a vise. Ralph cried out

"There are no cameras here. Without my orders, no

the weight of

want to know the secret of

had something valuable, so I stole the key to pay off the debt. When Gael found out, he said he would kick me out. I was furious and

sighed, rubbing his brow wearily. "I searched the entire hall and found nothing valuable. I was even angrier when I realized I'd been fooled. So, I hid the key, knowing how

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She turned to Marion

as Debra turned to leave,

my dad wanted to cut ties with you for good. He knew the people behind your gambling debts wanted to ruin the Frazier family. Kicking you out was the only way to show those people you were no longer useful to

a glimmer of understanding flickered in his eyes. He was

the room, Pedro asked, "Did you finish

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