Chapter 680

"Marion," Debra said suddenly, "the first time we met was at that auction, wasn't it?"

Marion nodded. "Yes, it was."

"Back then, you were deliberately bidding against me, just to get my attention, weren't you?"

"Yes."

Marion chuckled, and Debra frowned playfully. "You're sneaky. Who taught you to catch a girl's attention that way?"

With a quiet laugh, Marion admitted, "It was the only idea I could come up with at the time."

Debra's voice dropped. "What if I hadn't shown up that night? Or what if I'd shown up looking a mess?"

That auction was a pivotal moment. If she had tried to mimic Shelia's style in her last life and ended up a laughingstock, Marion might never have noticed her. He might have even thought she was ridiculous. Marion's gaze intensified. "It wouldn't have mattered. Whether you were dressed to impress or in a mess, as long as you showed up, I'd have known you were the one I wanted."

"Sweet talker," Debra muttered.

life, their paths hadn't crossed at

on it further, Marion cupped her face in his hands, his deep eyes brimming

to a hushed whisper. "Debra,

know. Even if the whole world

in a slow,

seemed to last

avet

until they were both nearly out of breath that Marion finally pulled away, his voice husky. "You're doing this on purpose, aren't you? Tempting

gently pushed him. "I'm going to take

and

she was out of sight, his smile faded. His eyes darkened as they landed on the image

broke online that the Odom

was surprised by

of Chace's actions. As she was processing the news, Marion walked out of the bedroom, placing a new phone

you a replacement," he said.

know," Debra smiled

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