Debra took a moment to overcome her shock. "So, you're playing the rogue."

Marion thought for a moment. "Pretty much."

Edgar thought he could resolve the matter with money, but that was his wishful thinking.

Marion had first extorted money from him and then planned to settle scores later. It was a devious move, one that Debra couldn't help but admire.

"So, what do you plan to do next?" Debra asked, her curiosity piqued.

Marion's eyes twinkled with a hint of a smile. "Want to know?"

Debra nodded eagerly. Marion tapped his cheek with a finger and whispered, "Kiss me, and I'll tell you."

"Marion," Debra exclaimed, her face turning a shade of crimson.

Marion was a real jerk, always teasing her and pushing her buttons. From their first meeting, he had deliberately raised the auction price to grab her attention, causing her to scramble for funds.

realized it was all part

teasing you anymore," Marion chuckled, standing up. "He slapped you twice, and I'll deal with him slowly. Five billion is just an appetizer. A quick cut might be easy, but a slow

future, I won't use any undue influence. You can trust

Debra's hair aside and added,

"You..."

Do you want me

pushing him away.

rushed back into her room, her heart pounding in

watched her retreat,

into

crack, but he was determined to see this

awoken by the noise from the TV in the living room. Still groggy, she walked out and saw Erica furiousty hitting the bed. Randy was beside her, yawning and saying, "Erica, it's already morning. Can't you calm

asked,

it be? Even

happened?" Debra entered the living room, her eyes drawn to the news on

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