NovelEnglishChapter 957 Kale couldn't fathom why Drake was so sure about that.
Just then, a voice from outside the suite announced, "Boss, Mrs. Houston is here." "And Marion?" Drake asked.
"No sign of him," the guard replied.
Drake nodded with satisfaction. "Good. I'll go greet her." The guard was surprised that Drake wanted to welcDebra in person.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKale turned to the staff and ordered, "Clean up the room." The staff entered and saw more than a dozen suits laid out on the bed. It showed how seriously Drake was taking this engagement party.
In the banquet hall, the guests were all business associates of the Bernard family, many of whom were dissatisfied with Marion's leadership.
Debra entered and felt countless eyes on her. Their hostility and scrutiny were plain to see.
Everyone knew that Marion had cback with his new wife this time.
Although they weren't officially married, their relationship was public knowledge. Almost everyone there knew Cathryn's affection for Marion. Many had assumed Cathryn would marry Marion one day. Naturally, Debra, an outsider from Seamar City, wasn't warmly received.
"Who invited her?" a voice muttered from a corner.
Debra turned to see Cathryn, her expression far from friendly.
"I invited her," Drake announced from the second floor, descending the stairs like a peacock on a runway.
He looked Debra up and down, feigning indifference. "You arrived faster than I expected." Debra glanced around, feeling the animosity in every stare. "It seems I'm not very welchere." "How could that be?" Drake replied loudly, owensuring everyone heard him.
anyone not welcHouston?" The crowd immediately showered Debra with insincere praises, as their s hostility had neve? existed.
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Frustrated that Drake's attention wasn't on her, Cathryn stepped m forward and linked her arm with his. "It's our engagement party. Why didn't you tellMrs. Houston was coming? I should have greeted her."
Drake looked down at her arm and coolly replied, "Our quests there need Le your attention." Cathryn bristled at his formal address, feeling rebuked in front of Debra.
The air was charged with tension.
Cathryn hesitated before awkwardly letting go of Drake's arm. "Il golover to entertain them." Drake nodded and watched her leave.
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