Debra pondered for a moment before replying, "Technically, we're enemies."

Oscar fell silent, seemingly weighing whether she was telling the truth.

Debra continued, "I've been straight with you about my relationship with Edgar. It's only fair you do the same."

She could see Edgar was gunning for Oscar, just like a predator stalking its prey.

The murderous intent in Edgar's eyes had been unmistakable.

"No comment."

He turned to leave, but Debra's next words stopped him cold.

"Is he your brother?"

hand shooting out to grasp Debra's neck, not tightly, but firmly enough to send a clear message. "How do you know that? Who are you?" Debra

family had dealt with them, I was better to believe in their existence than to dismiss them. Given the resemblance between Oscar and Edgar, along

inexperienced and easily

face darkened. "You tricked

naivety, you don't stand a chance against Edgar. My advice?

don't leave, you'll face the

a loss, there's no need for Edgar's personal visit. He's just here to confirm your existence, knowing that the investment will make h him a

understood, but he had no choice.

narrowed

studied him. She suddenly

and it clicked. "You can't afford the breach of

Debra laughed drily, not expecting him

was barely audible. "I'm an

on his merits, hoping to make

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