Debra pulled up to the East Dock.

To avoid being recognized, she stayed in the car and motioned for Drake to go ahead.

Drake glanced at the row of thugs standing on the dock. His expression darkened. "Why didn't you tell me there'd be so many people?"

Debra shrugged. "Relax. Most of them are your people. You show up, and they'll fall in line."

Drake was speechless but got a picture of the situation. Many of the thugs bore distinctive tattoos of the Lowe Group. They were undoubtedly traitors who had infiltrated his ranks. Selling his machines without his permission was a serious offense.

He got out of the car and made a quick call before heading toward the group.

The leader of the thugs was a burly man in his forties. Both of his arms were tattooed.

of Drake. "What is your boss thinking? Sending

shipment was an entire boatload of machines. The unloading work alone would

over his face, making it hard

to you. Where's your boss? Get her over here." The

inspect the goods. She's

stubbed out his cigarette on the ground. "Mike, bring

it." One of the lackeys hurried to the

a crate and set it in

not taking them anywhere." Drake opened the crate and inspected the contents. Sure enough, it was filled with slot

the public. Only executives of the company could access

deal right

echoed his words, their hostility palpable as they

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