A swarm of black-clad men followed Marion into the office. Many of them looked

like they'd been specially brought in from overseas.

"Holy crap! Marion's pulling out the big guns," Randy gasped.

A few men in suits and ties walked in. "Madam, Mr. Houston sent us to help

handle all kinds of affairs."

Marion appeared soon after. "Let them handle the work. They're professionals

hired from overseas. Some projects can't wait. We'll handle the important ones

ourselves, and they'll take care of the rest."

"If only you had told us earlier. We wouldn't have been sweating bullets for an

hour," Randy said.

Drake snapped his file shut and stood up. "Let's go, Kale."

Debra called out, "We've got dinner tonight. Where are you going?"

"I've got a new house. Need to grab my stuff from the Potter Mansion," he replied.

The room fell silent.

spent recovering in the hospital, no one brought up

Potter family.

everyone could

Andrew's departure.

"You coming?" Drake asked.

was giving her a reason to go back to the

Mansion.

already fetched her things. There

back.

"..."

when did you get

to Marion. "Can you keep an eye on things here? I'll

"Sure," Marion agreed.

followed Drake

Marion.

Debra were anything but

Theda knew the details.

out of the

"Mr. Houston."

"What's up?"

I just want to ask. Can

remained silent,

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