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.

L

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.

Π

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.”

in or out of Orkgate without his

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

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

they were being led by the nose, every step falling

conveyor belt to move wooden

the dock.

over and pointed to the stack. ” Open them

cautiously prying the lid off

smashed gambling machines and a

taken aback, but before he could

1/2

blade to his throat.

+25 BONUS

off his cap. The uniform he

demanded.

volce cracking. “I don’t know. I’m just

Fine, I’ll send

“No, wait.”

sirens rang

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

Comments ()

0/255