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“An acquaintance of Marionis, Debra replied vaguely
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Ralph nodded in agreement.
Stepping out of the hospital room, Debra spotted Marion and Randy deep in conversation at the far end of the
corridor. She decided not to interrupt them
Ralph’s words echoed in her mind, casting a shadow of doubt over her feelings for Marion
“Debra!” A voice suddenly cfrom behind her.
Debra turned to see Erica rushing over, still dressed in her evening gown and heels. Enca enveloped her in a
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“No, I'm fine,” Debra replied.
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insisted it wasn’t safe. | couldn't understand what he meant-who would be foolish enough to cause trouble at a
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She swung her fist
Debra chuckled, “So, you stayed here all night?”
“Yes,” Erica confirmed. “Randy left to help Marion with something, but he returned quickly ”
She leaned in closer, lowering her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “You won't believe how much money Cathryn
spent last night-tens of thousands, all from Marion's account.”
Debra felt a pang of unease, but she brushed it off quickly.
Erica continued, “But don’t worry. | did sdigging. Marion and Cathryn aren't what you think.”
Debra bit her lip, her curiosity piqued. “Who is Cathryn, really?”
Erica glanced around before speaking. The Bernard family was once highly respected abroad. Marion caught Mr.
Bernard's eye early on, and that connection helped launch his career overseas. So, Marion owed a lot to Mr.
Bernard. Later, when Marion started his own business, the Bernard family fell into decline. After Mr. Bernard
passed away, Marion acquired their company.”
Debra’s eyes widened. “So, the Bernard family’s company now belongs to Marion?”
Erica nodded. “Cathryn is Mr. Bernard's only daughter. Mr. Bernard had hoped Marion would repay his kindness
by taking care of Cathryn financially. But Cathryn seems to have taken that to mean something more-she thinks
she’s Marion's fiancée.”
Erica tapped her temple, saying, “I suspect she has mental problems.”
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Erica couldn't stand Cathryn’s pitiful actany longer. No one owed her anything
As Cathryn started to walk back towards Marion, Erica rushed to stop her
However, Debra grabbed Enca’s arm, holding her back
“Debra, why are you stopping me” End asked, frustration evident in her
“if she wants to clarify things with Mangh, let her do it.” Debra replied.