Chapter 924

Debra casually sat down on the nearby sofa and poured herself a glass of wine.

"My clothes are wet. I can't wear them. Get me something new."

"How did your clothes get wet?"

"I didn't take them off before getting in the bath."

Drake was just about to ask more questions when he turned around and saw Debra acting as if she owned the place.

Taking a deep breath, he asked almost existentially, "Are you even a woman?"

"Of course, I am. 100% certified," Debra answered matter-of-factly, glancing at him. "You have the nerve to watch me bathe. What do I have to feel embarrassed about?" Drake was stifled by her retort. A tight knot of irritation coiled in his chest, and he shouted toward the door, "Kale, bring Mrs. Houston a change of clothes."

Debra chimed in, "Something lightweight, please."

Drake laughed, though there was no humor in it. "You've got the nerve to make demands? Do you have any idea how expensive that dress is?"

She flashed a sly smile. "Oh, come on. A man of your stature can't possibly be short on cash."

with an air of resignation. A knock came at the door, and

to the door and cracked it open just enough to grab

blinked in surprise

and hurled it at

"Drake?"

on your

out and closed the door

sigh of relief,

her moment of calm to be shattered by the sound of a faint beep at

room.

your shoe. Put it

he wasn't coming back. She rose, padding softly to the window opposite the door.

of relief washed over

...

Marion and

are you doing

none of

got Debra

"I'll keep her safe."

"I don't care what kind of deal you've made

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