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 remained seated,

in women? Or could he be suffering

move, she didn't

for Suzy to feel herself drifting off to sleep-Drake finally

wasn't sexually impaired after all.

build, though-broad shoulders and a narrow waist-was

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

quiet loneliness that seemed to seep from

Suzy wondered, amused by the

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a mob boss had his troubles,

offering him some psychological relief. Who knows? Maybe they could even become friends, and through him, she might uncover her

she was running through her plan in her head,

are you planning to

Was he talking

he know she was

he have known? Barret and Aruna hadn't noticed a thing the entire way here. So how had he figured

someone else? Could

his next move. If there really was someone else, she

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