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.”

out of Orkgate without his

the team waiting outside. “Send all of them to the police

of arcades like this by now. This shop’s been running for at least a month. That means these operations had started before we went

being led by the nose, every step falling into a

a conveyor belt to move

the dock.

them over and

before cautiously prying the lid off

smashed gambling machines and a severed

was taken aback, but before he could react,

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blade to his throat.

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off his cap. The uniform he wore seemed out of

he demanded. “Who’s

foreman begged, his volce cracking. “I don’t know. I’m just here

talk? Fine, I’ll send you straight to

“No, wait.”

sound of sirens