Lara recounted what happened to Debra, who muttered in confusion, "Huh? He only recorded my meals?"
She glanced at Marion, who was equally clueless.
"He didn't ask anything else. But since no one was eating in the dining room, he went back to his room."
"He made his actions so obvious," Debra mused. "I'll test him again and find out what he is trying to do."
Marion advised, "From the way things are going right now, his brain doesn't seem so sharp. You should be careful not to overplay your hand when probing him. I'm afraid he won't catch on."
"He's the heir to the Eaton family. He can't be that dull," Debra reasoned.
"I'm not calling him a fool," Marion explained. "But he has been acting like one."
Fermin's recent behavior had betrayed his low intelligence.
When they were at the Potter Mansion, he had maintained his sophistication, but over time, he couldn't be bothered to fake it anymore, always showing his true colors in front of them.
"I'll go try something," Debra said, standing up.
Following Lara's guidance, she found Fermin's room and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" Garland mumbled, his mouth full.
Opening the door, he was surprised to see Debra.
"Mr. Eaton, may I come in?"
"Business?" Garland was confused.
He wondered if something had happened to the McKinney Group.
Debra explained, "Recently, my company has been under constant attack from the Buchan family. We're at a complete loss, and now that Theda holds shares of the Nichols Group, she might target us and shake our positions in Seamar City."
"No. It would be more dangerous if you got those shares," Garland blurted out, which aroused Debra's suspicion.
Realizing his mistake, he stammered, "I mean, those shares are from your ex-husband. If you keep them, it might make Marion jealous and jeopardize your relationship."
He didn't know what Juan was thinking, but Juan was always right. He had to keep this a secret.
Debra raised an eyebrow. "So, you're talking about our marriage."
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