Chapter 727

Chapter 727

Debra stared defiantly at Drake, whose eyes were filled with amusement.

She scoffed, "A powerful CEO like you, resorting to something as crude as kidnapping? When word of this leaks out, your carefully polished reputation in Orkgate will crumble."

In Orkgate, Drake was feared by all. But behind the impenetrable façade, Debra knew the truth. Drake was nothing more than a twisted man reveling in control and cruelty.

Drake's smile widened. "Marion has done worse things than I ever have. Didn't he tell you? I guess he doesn't trust you enough to be honest. Or maybe he's afraid to show you his true colors." He plucked a rose from the table and added, "I wonder if you knew all of Marion's dirty secrets, would you still be so eager to become Mrs. Houston?"

They had risen from the same ruthless underworld. Marion was just luckier than him.

his face tightening.

instinctively shifted, her muscles tensing to rise.

to remain calm, her voice measured. "There's no real conflict between us. What do you expect to gain from kidnapping me? Marion isn't the type to throw his life away over a

her chin roughly and sneered, "It seems you're not as important to Marion as

in a lazy gesture. "Get rid of them. I don't want Marion's people dirtying

boss." Kale immediately moved to carry

knot of dread coiled tighter in Debra's stomach. In this city,

"Lock her up."

"Yes, boss."

gripped Debra's arm, yanking her to her feet. Lara quickly followed

quickly, committing every detail of the layout to memory. The mansion was a labyrinth of winding halls, its air thick

realized they were heading toward the basement. Before long, they arrived at a wine cellar,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255