Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 736

Standing before Drake, Kale kept his head down.

"Boss, this was all Debra's setup. You have to believe me."

"You said she was faking. Then go ahead and cut her. Let's see if she wakes up."

"Okay."

Without hesitation, Kale drew a knife from his belt, bringing it to Debra's throat.

Yet, as the blade hovered dangerously close, Debra remained utterly still.

Kale's expression shifted to grim realization. Drake placed his empty glass down on the table with a sharp clink.

"In our line of work, if you can't even tell when someone's genuinely unconscious or just pretending, then you're doing it wrong."

The doctor's earlier examination had left no room for doubt. Drake knew Kale had just lost his judgment in the heat of the moment.

"I understand you're worried about me," Drake continued. "But she's just a woman. No matter how clever she might think she is, she can't outsmart me here in Orkgate."

"Yes, sir," Kale replied, his voice reluctant but obedient.

Drake waved him off. "It's late. Go get some sleep."

"What about tomorrow?"

"Don't worry about it. I'll take her to see the casino."

Kale was concerned, but he had to comply. "Yes, boss."

Once Kale left, Drake approached the bed and patted Debra's cheek. "Wake up."