Chapter 514

Marion stood outside the bathroom, feeling a mix of frustration and helplessness.

After Debra came out, he drove her straight to the prison, where Pedro was already waiting.

Pedro led them inside. “We keep all personal items in storage. Since you’re here to see Mr. Frazier’s belongings, I’ll have them brought out immediately.”

A guard approached, depositing a tray on the table. On it lay a meager collection of items: a set of clothes, a wallet, and a car key.

Debra frowned. “Is this all there is?”

Pedro nodded. “That’s everything.”

Debra’s brows furrowed as she touched the clothes Ralph had worn upon his arrest. Suddenly, her fingers caught on something hard. She flipped the jacket over, revealing a faint outline on the chest area.

A dense seam formed a small square, almost invisible to tore it open, and an old key tumbled out.

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“Yes, this is it,” Debra murmured, recalling the lock the key fit perfectly.

“Glad you found what you were looking for,” Pedro said. “Would you like to see Mr. Fraizer now?”

“He’s no longer the chairman. But yes, please arrange for us to meet him.”

“Alright. I’ll have him brought over.”

Pedro signaled to a nearby guard, who led Debra and Marion into a private visitation room, shielded from prying ears.

When Ralph saw Debra, a flicker of hope sparked in his eyes, only to be extinguished the moment he spotted Marion.

Pedro set up chairs for them. “Take your time. I’ll be right outside.”

Chapter 5

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“Thank you, Mr. Hardy.”

As Pedro left, Debra turned to Ralph, a smile playing on her lips.

“It’s only been a month. Don’t you recognize me anymore?”

Ralph’s expression soured, the memories of his cold, lonely cell etched deeply into his face.

“What brings you here to this kind of place, Ms. Frazier?”

“Naturally, there’s something important need to discuss.

Debra revealed the key hidden in Ralph’s clothes. Ralph stiffened in an instant.

“Do you recognize this?”

“Never seen this before.”

“Really? I found it hidden in your clothes. You kept it so carefully. How could you not have seen it?”

“Debra, I raised you. What’s this about? Are you questioning me?”

Marion’s fist slammed onto the table, making Ralph jump.

“Answer the question.”

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