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.”

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

There are probably dozens of arcades like this by now. This shop’s been running for at least a month. That

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

workers used a conveyor belt to move wooden crates from a cargo

the dock.

unloaded, the foreman waved them over and pointed to the stack. ” Open them up

before cautiously prying the lid

gambling machines and

was taken aback, but before he could react,

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blade to his throat.

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cap. The uniform he wore seemed out of

demanded. “Who’s

volce cracking. “I don’t know. I’m

won’t talk? Fine, I’ll send you straight to

“No, wait.”

the sound of sirens rang out in