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Chapter 873

Author: Cozy Season
The security guards were dragged out by other staff members, their pitiful screams echoing outside.

Marion stood up from his chair, his voice cold as he spoke. "I was only gone for a few months, and you sold the place to someone else. It seems I haven't been strict enough with my subordinates. Horace, don't you agree?"

Horace Thom wiped his sweat and hurriedly replied, "Mr. Houston, these were orders from higher-ups. I'll tell you everything. It was the Eaton family who approached us for a partnership. Since you weren't here, Mr. Orrell decided to collaborate with them. Who knew that the Eaton family had already been in cahoots with the Lowe family? We had no choice but to follow Mr. Orrell's orders."

"Parker Orrell?" Marion asked, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Horace nodded. "Yes, it was all Mr. Orrell's doing. We thought you knew about it, sir."

Marion took Debra's hand, seeming disinterested in Horace's explanations.

Horace was eager to explain further, but Marion waved hi
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