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Chapter 1384

Author: Cozy Season
Drake failed to wrest the gun away. Kale, poised to assist, froze as a deafening sound ripped through the air.

Debra let out a pained grunt. Blood streamed down her shoulder, her face paling instantly. Beads of sweat dotted her forehead from the searing agony.

Drake stiffened mid-motion, while Marion's expression darkened like a gathering storm. He raised his pistol, aiming squarely at the back of Fermin's head.

Fermin was unfazed. "Choose wisely. Next time, it won't be her shoulder."

The threat sent an uncharacteristic tremor through Marion's hand.

Everyone had witnessed Fermin's lethal precision. By the time Marion steadied himself, Fermin had already dragged Debra away.

Randy shook Marion's arm. "Do something."

Debra's earlier words echoed in Marion's mind. "Marion, stay calm. They still need me alive."

Her resolute gaze burned behind his eyes. He forced himself to calm down and started to think about the whole event.

"What the hell is wrong with Fermin?" he demanded, glari
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