"When Debra returned to the room, she saw Marion trying to get out of bed and

walk.

She hurried over to support him. ""The doctor said you shouldn't be moving around

right now. Why aren't you listening?""

Marion brushed it off. ""My physical condition is better than most people's. I'll heal

faster.""

""Cut the nonsense,"" Debra retorted. ""The venom may have been neutralized, but

you're still weak. Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You're eager to go

back and retaliate against the Buchan family.""

The mention of the Buchan family made Marion pause, realizing she must've

interrogated Robert.

""So, you know.""

""Of course, I know. Think you could handle things without me finding out?""

She tapped his forehead and said, ""You didn't have to fight them. If Theda wants

the Nichols Group so badly, let her have it. I don't care.""

""I know,"" Marion said, brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. ""I just don't

to

Nichols Group. He

make her

something,"" Debra revealed. ""He

me, it wasn't just because you were interested in me.

was Juan's wife, and you married me to take the top

City.""

grew anxious, which was rare. ""No, I

deliberately, observing his expression. ""Then

you found me

and added, ""Were there no beautiful

at first sight?""

Marion said

that at

you because

But never wanted to use

the auction,

challenged you, it

attention. When you

realized

you.

want to spend

never use you for

to you, status,

and power meant nothing.""

touched, though she

feelings well

""Men always know

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