Downstairs, the quartet was playing poker.

Ivan came out of the kitchen, and Debra called him over.

When Marion came down, Randy randomly placed a card on the table and said, "What did you guys talk about? Why is it that even Debra can't listen?"

"Private matter," Marion replied, noticing their signals under the table.

They were teaming up against Ivan. Marion pretended he hadn't seen anything, but Debra winked at him.

Taking the hint, he walked behind Ivan and signaled to Debra.

Ivan tossed out a card, and Debra exclaimed, "Gotcha!"

Ivan was dumbfounded, and Randy laughed, "Kid, you're still too young. Pay up."

Ivan took a deep breath and handed Debra a green note.

Ivan had already lost over a

throwing her weight about lately. Financial magazines are lining up to feature

she becomes the Nichols Group's CEO?" Randy brushed it off. "We've got

tossed out a card, and

over his

Houston, I'll go clean up,"

"Giving up so soon? It's just a few thousand

money and laugh," Randy chimed in, pleased with their winnings. Debra signaled to

first, with Randy and Erica following

the restroom, Ivan removed his earrings, necklace, and wristband. In a

had

about to send out

Debra's surprise

when the restroom

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