Chapter 978

“But I heard you say you wanted to exchange true hearts,” Marion said.

“I did,” Debra replied. “My desire to save Liza is genuine. But that doesn’t mean I have to die for it.”

“So why go through all this trouble? Trying to manipulate her feelings?”

“Not manipulation, but a little strategy. Someone has to take the first step in any relationship.”

Marion sighed, flicking her nose. “Always scheming, aren’t you?”

Debra grinned, her earlier sharpness replaced by a playful gleam. This move had been unexpected, but it had worked beautifully. Not only had they caught Edgar, but Liza now owed her a huge favor. Even if there was some calculation involved, her desire to save Liza was genuine.

Suddenly, Debra remembered Frederic, who had been with them. When she turned to ask about his injuries, she found him gone. Edgar was missing too.

She frowned, wondering if Frederic had taken Edgar away on Fermin’s orders.

“Hey, are you two done talking?” Liza complained. “It’s freaking cold here.”

She had tried to get into Frederic’s car, but he had locked it, leaving her to rely on Debra and Marion.

“Let’s go,” Debra said, taking Marion’s hand as they started to walk away.

Chapter 972

Cathryn suddenly grabbed Marion’s pants leg. “Marion, I’m sorry. Please don’t leave me behind.”

But Marion didn’t even glance at her. “You better turn yourself in at the police station by tomorrow morning. Otherwise, I’ll have someone take you there.”

Cathryn’s hand fell away, her eyes filled with despair. She picked up the dagger from the ground and pressed it against her neck.

“Marion, don’t you care if I die here?”

“If you want to die, go ahead. Don’t ask me.”

Now even Liza ignored her. The three of them walked toward the car.

Cathryn was heartbroken. The knife slipped from her hand, clattering to the ground. She didn’t have the courage to kill herself.

In the corner, Juan watched Debra and Marion leave, removing his mask.

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Chapter 972

Edgar lay unconscious nearby, defeated.

Juan understood Debra’s plan now. She had never intended to die. It was all a ruse to win Liza’s trust. If she had truly wanted to die, she would have used the gun instead.

Juan smiled bitterly. In this aspect, Marion knew her better.

Juan glanced at Edgar’s limp form and thought about how to deal with him.

Seamar City was fraught with danger, and Juan couldn’t let Debra recklessly get involved like Marion had.