Ivan instinctively tried to step back but stopped himself, remembering his mission to earn her trust.
Debra noticed his subtle movement and raised an eyebrow. It looked like he was still reeling from the fear of getting hit.
Marion came downstairs and approached them. Ivan quickly retreated.
"Saw that earlier," Marion murmured.
"Just messing with him," Debra said, chuckling. "He thought he could win me over by playing innocent. Scared stiff but trying not to show it. Hilarious."
"Was it so fun?" Marion flicked her forehead. "Not worried I'd get jealous?"
"He's just a kid. Why would you?" She flashed her phone at him. "This is what you should worry about."
Marion glanced at the viral news headline. His expression stayed neutral until he spotted Juan and Andrew's names.
"Give me a minute."
"What're you doing?"
"Taking them down."
He pulled out his phone, fingers flying across the screen.
"The shareholders are arguing with the partners. They say someone important is coming. They insist you attend."
Ben was always steady. His anxious tone made Debra uneasy.
"Okay. I'll be there soon," she said quickly.
A bad feeling settled in her gut. "Marion, I need to head to the office."
Marion looked up. "What's wrong?"
"Someone big is coming to the company," she replied.
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