Almost instinctively, Drake grabbed Debra's arm.

He was shocked by her actions.

Debra was already dangling off the edge of the ship, the ocean waves crashing against her ankles. All it would take was for Drake to let go, and she'd plunge straight into the sea. "Mr. Lowe!" Peter was horrified.

Drake's voice was filled with fury as he shouted, "What are you waiting for? Get her up."

"I-I'll go get someone," Peter stammered.

"No need." Debra struggled against Drake's grip.

But he only tightened his hold. "Are you so eager to die?"

"My life is my own to decide. Either you give me the respect I deserve, or..." Debra insisted.

Drake gritted his teeth, anger flashing across his face. No one had ever dared threaten him like this before.

"Sir, I've got the rope."

"Pull her up."

"Yes, sir."

Debra. But even

and he sighed, "Fine, you won.

her plan was working, Debra finally reached for the rope. But it wasn't enough for her. She grabbed onto

like being ordered around. No one can tell me

like that, she let go of the rope and plunged into

"Sir, she fell."

face in a sharp slap. "Stop stating the obvious. Get someone in the water and bring her

away." Peter scrambled to follow

chest tightened painfully as the salty liquid burned down her throat. She fought to keep herself from sinking.

after her. The correct bet relieved her. Drake wasn't ready to let

from the water, and Debra spat out a mouthful of seawater. Though she was drenched

kas

victorious about the

she stood before Drake.

should have felt the thrill of

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