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.

time, she hadn't thought much of it, but now she realized it was all part of Marion's

and I'll deal with him slowly. Five billion

worry. For the future, I won't use any undue influence.

aside and added, "It's late.

"You..."

you want me to

face reddened even more. She stood up, pushing him

room, her heart pounding

watched her retreat,

fading into a

he was determined to see this through, no matter

morning, Debra was awoken by the noise from the TV in the living room. Still groggy, she walked out and saw Erica furiousty hitting

on?" Debra asked, her voice still heavy with

it be? Even as an outsider, I'm ready to explode.

room, her

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