Chapter 1009

Melody spoke earnestly, but no one seemed to believe her.

Drake asked, "Is that so?"

"Yes, it is."

"Well, that's a shame."

Drake's sudden appearance and cryptic words sent Melody's heart racing.

Debra observed the scene with equal confusion. It was hard to guess Drake's real intention.

Sophie said, "Well, I'll head over to greet the guests now."

Debra nodded.

Once Sophie walked off, Debra pulled on a mask, adjusted her appearance, and strolled in a direction where Drake would see her.

Sure enough, he spotted her in the crowd. "Kale, we've done what we came for. Let's go."

"Yes, boss," Kale replied.

a goodbye to Melody, Drake

confused. Drake's visit had no apparent purpose, yet

stepped out of

glanced at her, taking in her understated appearance. She wore a black mask and a casual cap. Her hair was left loose, and she didn't seem to have bothered with makeup. She looked like someone

"What do you want?"

close

"Never met her."

are

to waste time at someone's funeral without

to you?" he retorted. "Weren't you here to poke

here

"Aren't you?"

"Can we be honest with each other? No

"You go first."

To be precise, it's business between Juan and me. But I'm not at liberty to share the details. He vanished.

it, but Drake raised a hand. "Don't bother. I know what you want to ask, but as

and Drake added, "Your turn. Why are you looking

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