My Gentle Wife is a Real Divine Being

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.”

moved in or out of Orkgate

Marion signaled to the team waiting outside.

like this by now. This shop’s been running for at least

a creeping unease. It was as if they were being led by the nose, every step falling into a trap set by their unseen

conveyor belt to move wooden crates from a cargo

the dock.

was unloaded, the foreman waved them over and pointed to the

glances before cautiously prying the lid off the

smashed gambling machines and a severed

before he could react, one

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blade to his throat.

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his cap. The uniform he wore seemed out of place against

he demanded. “Who’s your

his volce cracking.

talk? Fine, I’ll

“No, wait.”

the sound of sirens rang out in