Garland rushed upstairs, shouting, "Liza, you rascal. You're dead to make that call."

Debra set down her knife and fork. She had been worried that Fermin was playing dumb, but now she was sure the man with them was Garland, who was simple- minded and easy to fool. That was a relief.

Her phone suddenly buzzed with a message from an unknown number. She looked down and saw a message from Theda, who requested to meet her at the airport in an hour.

On the second floor, Drake stormed out of his room, irritated. "Debra, can't you control your people? I don't want this racket in my house."

Debra looked up to see his weary expression, realizing he had been sorting through business data all day.

She replied, "Sorry about that. I'll keep them in check."

At the same time, Garland's shouting rang out again. "I'll smash your phone."

Noises of a scuffle ensued, which further irritated Drake.

and Garland stay. It was only

need to go out for a bit. Please help bring dinner to Marion," Debra said, tucking her phone into her

back and added, "I'll pay you

she added, "Never mind, you're loaded

outside and waved for two men to

glances, unsure

do. But remembering

was Drake's guest,

to go with her.

they arrived at the

had just landed, joined Debra at a nearby bar. Two

meet me?"

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