"No," Drake refused flatly.

It was not like he owed her anything.

He added, "If you want people, ask Marion. I don't have any."

With that, he turned to leave. Until he reached the door, Debra didn't call after him.

"Is this how you ask others for a favor?" Drake grumbled under his breath.

Then he stopped in his tracks and looked back at her. "Fine. I'll lend you the people."

Debra gave a grateful smile. "Thank you."

Drake had a nagging feeling he'd been tricked. Yet it also felt like his softness gave her the opening she needed.

He watched sullenly as Debra happily headed toward the living room.

emerged from the shadows.

voice startled Drake. "When did you

here

go prepare the manpower for Debra. Also, find out which hotel is housing that banquet. Have our people keep a close eye on things

investigated the venue,

"What catch?"

banquet. Every guest is required to wear a blindfold before arriving. The venue is secret,

no information we can't dig up in Orkgate. Just check all the hotels in

Do I have to spell this

boss. And there's

"Spill it."

someone today. Mr. Trennery

you tonight to show

a

He

a great honor. He

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