As Debra thought about the pack of birth control pills from earlier that day, she forced a smile and said, "Mr. Lowe, I'm not that hungry."

"I know. You didn't like what the hotel served yesterday," Drake responded.

"No, I'm really not hungry," Debra said.

She was eager to excuse herself and prayed that Marion would arrive soon.

Drake started eating. As if engaging in casual conversation, he asked, "Kale said you contacted someone from the McKinney Group today."

"It was an old colleague," Debra quickly explained. "I had some paid leave to record that show, and they still owe me 30 thousand dollars. I thought I'd ask about it when you submitted my resignation. After all, jobs with salaries like that aren't easy to find." She picked up her fork and knife, trying to mask her nervousness with action. But then she thought about the possibility of Drake drugging the food, so she put the tableware back down.

Drake chuckled, "What's the matter? Afraid I drugged the food?"

Debra stiffened. "Not really."

across all your accounts is less than ten thousand dollars. Seems like you've been living pretty humbly."

suspicious, she had shifted all her assets. They had been entrusted to

identity as the owner of the McKinney Group. She needed to make it look like she had financial struggles, even though she had paid off Ralph's debts. That would dispel Juan's suspicion. "Well," she sighed. "I used to be a rich lady. I never had to worry about money, and I got used to spending it freely. Now, my paycheck barely covers my expenses. That's why I called the company. 30 thousand dollars is a lot to me right now. Surely you understand, right?" Drake nodded.

relief, but he added, "There is a

his intentions. She could

in Orkgate. With your looks, you could easily become the most

I've never done

help the house win, and I'll give you a 10% commission. With your intelligence, you could make a million in no time." "That

family owned the most notorious casino in the area. Regular people

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