Chapter 1128

Debra tactfully suggested, "Your influence in Orkgate is undeniable, but

sometimes you can be a bit misguided. Why don't we..."

"No. I'm doing this alone," Drake refused, heading toward his study.

Debra was speechless. If Drake took things into his hands, Orkgate would be

turned upside down. If he stirred the pot too much, the target would surely flee the

city. She couldn't let him act so recklessly.

Kale had just escorted Garland and Liza to the guest room.

Seeing Drake return, he asked, "Boss, are you sure about letting them stay here?"

"Why not? It's not like we're short on guest rooms," Drake replied dismissively.

He then ordered, "I need you to gather information on every business in Orkgate,

big or small, whether they're our partners or not. Get their details and map out

their network. Don't miss a thing."

Kale blinked. "Every business? And their network?"

Orkgate was vast and bustling, with countless businesses. Compiling all that

information would take weeks, even with a team.

"Of course, you won't do it alone," Drake said. "Get every employee at the

company to help. I don't care how you do it. Just get it done as quickly as possible

and bring the data to me."

Kale ventured, "Boss, are you doing this to find the culprit lurking in the

shadows?"

Drake nodded. "Exactly. Remember, this is my investigation. Don't share the data

with Debra."

Kale faltered, "Boss, wouldn't it be easier to let Debra and Marion handle this?

Why do we have to do all the heavy lifting?"

Drake's patience wore thin. "Just do

as I say. Am I not paying you

enough, or are you too lazy to do

your job?"

Kale explained, "I just think that if

Debra and Marion took this on, it

would be less trouble for us, and the

margin for error..."

Drake cut him off with a glare, and he bowed his head. "I understand."

"Wait," Drake called after him. "Did you understand everything I said?"

"Yes. I'm expected to gather information on all businesses in Orkgate and their

network."

"And?"

"I need to get it done as soon as possible."

"And?"

"And..."

Drake had to remind him again, "And do not share the data with Debra, no matter

what she says."

Kale sighed, "But if she helps, wouldn't it be easier for us?"

"What kind of place do you think

Orkgate is?" Drake scoffed. "Debra

can't achieve anything here. She'd

only get herself into trouble and let

me clean the mess."

"You're right." Kale nodded grimly, remembering the scenes caused by Debra in

the casino.

Things would be ugly if she offended those powerful figures in the city.