Chapter 136

Erica came in after Ralph left. She had just been listening at the door. Though family feuds were deep, she hadn't heard of family members trying to kill each other before.

"Marion has always been decisive," Erica pondered, "but this time, he seems hesitant. Back then, he wouldn't have bothered with evidence. He'd have thrown them in a black box, and by the next day, his cousin would be half-dead. Handing him over to the police like this seems too easy for him."

"A black box?" Debra looked puzzled.

"I think it's some term in their line of work." Erica shook her head. "Randy didn't elaborate."

Debra fell silent.

Someone like Marion, always walking on the edge, must have his own methods.

Otherwise, how could he inspire fear?

"He probably didn't want to put you in a difficult position." Erica said, "After all, Erbo has been treating you well."

Then she added with some frustration, "Marion knew you were in trouble, yet he didn't come right away. Doesn't he understand girls' feeling