Chapter 0548

Chapter 0548

Finally, Drake stirred as if waking from a nap, letting out a yawn before speaking. "What did you just say?"

It had to be said–Drake's voice was surprisingly pleasant. Deep and rich, like the sound of a cello.

Still, Suzy didn't hold much hope for his appearance.

After all, men in the underworld usually looked rough and intimidating-broad shoulders, burly frames, and not much else. A handsome man wouldn't likely take this path.

And considering the choking stench of smoke in the room when she first entered, she figured he was probably hideous, with yellowed teeth to match.

Barret eagerly replied, "I brought you a birthday gift, Mr. Drake!"

This time, Drake responded immediately. "Leave it.”

Barret didn't waste a second, casting a meaningful glance at Aruna.

Aruna hesitated briefly before placing Suzy on a nearby sofa. Her gaze lingered on Drake, her expression complicated, before she turned and left with Barret.

The spacious private room was now silent, leaving only Suzy and Drake.

Suzy half-expected Drake to come over immediately to inspect his "gift," especially after Barret's over-the-top praises.

Drake

he not interested in women? Or could he be suffering

he didn't move, she

at least twenty minutes long enough for Suzy to feel herself drifting

impaired after all. She'd half-expected him to be

though-broad shoulders and a

but instead walked to the liquor cabinet, poured himself a glass of wine, and strolled to the floor-to-ceiling window. With one swift motion, he downed the entire glass, then stood

an air of melancholy about him, a quiet loneliness that seemed to seep

he feeling emo?" Suzy wondered, amused by the

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his troubles, apparently. Could it be...

psychological relief. Who knows? Maybe they could even

plan in her head, Drake's voice broke

you planning

Was he talking

know she

Barret and Aruna hadn't noticed a thing the

someone else? Could there be another person

for his next move. If there really was someone else, she didn't want to reveal herself unnecessarily and

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