The security guards were hauled out of the casino by other staff, their pitiful cries echoing from outside.

Colby stood up from his chair, his voice icy and detached. "I've been gone a few months, and you've already sold the place to someone else? Looks like I wasn't strict enough, Oran. Wouldn't you agree?"

Oran, wiping sweat from his brow, hastily responded, "Mr. Colby, it was all orders from above. I admit my mistake... I'll spill everything! The Pollard family approached us for a partnership. With you gone, Director Dominic took it upon himself to collaborate with them.

We didn't know they were already in cahoots with the Mintons. We couldn't go against his orders..."

"Dominic?" Colby let out a cold laugh.

Oran nodded vigorously, "It was all his doing! We all thought you knew, Colby..."

Colby looked bored with Oran's excuses, and just casually held Sophie's hand.

to the

simultaneously moving to silence Oran. Oran begged for mercy but couldn't withstand

lowered his voice, "Can you

"Just don't

beating stopped. He stepped forward, placing a foot on Oran's chest, "One more chance. How much did Dominic promise you?" "Mercy...Mr. Colby... I know I

you repay

pressed down harder,

and Colby's patience wore thin. He drew his pistol, aiming it at Oran's forehead. "I hate pointless chatter, and my wife doesn't want me to kill anyone. But

aimed the gun at Oran's groin. "I remember you like

Oran's eyes were

percent! Dominic

percent of the

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