True Love Waits

Chapter 407 I Ate Everything

Xavier told Debbie that the police hadn't granted her bail. Many of her friends tried to bail her out, including Ivan, Curtis and Jared, but they failed. Law enforcement wasn't budging on this. She was a superstar and traveled too much. They considered her a flight risk.

Finally, Ivan was left with no choice. He called Carlos. Carlos' assistant went forthwith to the police station, trying to talk the bail bondswoman into letting Debbie go. He even tried subtle intimidation, but she wasn't budging. Carlos himself confronted an officer on vacation in a suburban resort area. They had spent several hours drinking tea and chatting before the officer finally granted Debbie's bail. Debbie guessed that James was probably behind it. It was possible he used his influence to make sure the cops didn't make it easy for them. A corrupt cop could potentially deny someone bail and refuse payment.

Through the window, Debbie saw the myriad security guards patrolling the area. She sighed and went downstairs to the kitchen. Carlos had helped her a lot this time, saving her from jail and worse, and she needed to thank him.

She made a cup of chrysanthemum tea and headed for the study.

The CEO had told her she didn't need to knock. But that was three years ago, and he had amnesia now. He might not remember ever granting her that privilege. So she knocked on the door instead.

She didn't open the door until he responded. It was weird, hanging back like this, acting as though they were strangers. But she could do little else.

Carlos was hunching over his laptop, the light from the screen illuminating his face. She placed the cup on the desk and said, "Drink some tea first. It'll help your eyes." "Thanks," he answered simply.

Debbie took a deep breath and began, "I need to thank you. If it—"

However, Carlos' ringtone saw to it that she couldn't continue. She stole a glance at the screen and saw the caller ID-Stephanie.

"Hello?" he said coldly.

After Stephanie said something, he suddenly raised his head to look at Debbie.

Debbie thought he was implying she should leave, so she turned around. But she heard him say, "I'm too busy to make it there. Go to bed early. Get some rest."

Debbie was at a loss whether she should leave.

Carlos hung up the phone, took a sip of tea, and said, "That hit the spot." He then told Debbie, "I'm hungry."

'Is he asking me to cook for him?' Debbie wondered.

Without turning around, she lowered her head and said nothing.

a humiliating blow, since she had specially prepared

turned around and shook her head. "Maybe you could

"She doesn't know how."

don't either,"

his wit's end. "So this is how you thank me?" he

breath and snapped back, "Trust me, I'm happy you could help. But I swore I'd never cook for you again, after what happened last time. I cooked for you, not for her. Hungry? Ask the chef."

she said

eat! I ate everything! Clear now?" he said

a while. 'So Stephanie lied?' She asked,

at her. "You don't speak Chinese? How about I repeat it in English, Spanish, Korean or Russian?"

smile. "No need for that, Mr. Huo. I

fluent English, he said, "I

said. She heard it the first time, and understood what he just said. She used to get terrible grades. But Carlos'

request. Her cheeks were rosy with a sheen of happiness. "Cool. What do you want?" she

picky," he simply

and complained in her mind, 'Not picky? He'd make the book of Guinness World Records for

"What? You got a problem?" he

no. I'm going to the kitchen

left the study in a hurry. On her way to the kitchen, she

of noodles topped with sliced tomato and scrambled eggs. The odor of food was like a trigger, and Carlos' stomach started rumbling the moment he smelled it. He put his laptop aside and watched as she placed

the bookshelf. Suddenly, she remembered something and offered, "There are more noodles if

"Sure."

and went downstairs

two bowls

the kitchen, Carlos went downstairs. Watching her clean, he

turned off the light in the kitchen and walked out. She then saw Carlos relaxing on the couch, watching TV. "Did

stood up from the sofa and turned off the TV. "I think

to be close to Megan. Now she's dead, and I'm the suspect.' She looked him in the eye. "You

don't think you'd be

Debbie was dumbstruck.