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.

instead, Drake remained

in women? Or could he be suffering

didn't move, she

passed, and after at least twenty minutes long enough for Suzy to feel herself drifting off to

wasn't sexually impaired after all. She'd

though-broad shoulders and

over 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 there gazing out at the

a quiet loneliness that

Suzy wondered, amused

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had his troubles, apparently. Could it

psychological relief. Who knows? Maybe they could even become friends, and through

was running through her plan

long are you planning to

was speechless. Was he

know she was

noticed a thing the entire way here. So how had he figured

Could there be another person in the

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

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