Chapter 997

Debra reached out to take his hand.

On the surface, Marion acted as though nothing fazed him. But deep down, he was far more vulnerable than he let on.

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The employees they had just dealt with were likely people who had worked loyally by his side for years.

The enemy’s methods were insidious, aiming to force them to destroy their own foundation piece by piece.

“I’m fine,” Marion murmured, squeezing her hand. “Let’s go check the back room.

Debra nodded and followed him.

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Burnt–out stubs littered the floor, and the faint haze of smoke still hung in the air. Rows of gambling machines lined up along the walls.

She recognized them immediately. She’d seen machines like these back in Orkgate. She remembered the day Drake had shown her a vacant lot under construction, boasting about his plans to create a playground of sin.

Her lips tightened, and she broke the silence. “Drake must have a part in this.”

or out

of his hand, Marion signaled to the team waiting outside. “Send

“This is far from enough. There are probably dozens of arcades like this by now. This shop’s been running for

by the nose, every step falling into

two workers used a conveyor belt to

the dock.

over and pointed to

workers exchanged glances before cautiously prying the lid off

gambling machines and a severed

aback, but before he could react, one of the workers

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blade to his throat.

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his cap. The uniform he wore

he demanded. “Who’s

his volce cracking. “I don’t know.

Fine, I’ll send you

“No, wait.”

of sirens rang

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