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."

resignation. A knock came at the door, and Kale's voice followed. "Boss,

at Debra, who was still lounging on the sofa, Drake strode to the door and cracked it open just enough to

surprise but didn't dare

and hurled it

"Drake?"

put on

and closed the

breathed a sigh of relief,

the sound of a faint beep at the door. A second

room.

Put it on and come

padding softly

relief washed over

...

the back garden, Marion and Juan

you doing

none of

almost got Debra killed

"I'll keep her safe."

of the window?" Marion scoffed. "I don't care what kind of deal you've made

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