Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 789

Lara stiffened at those words.

Debra added, "You're about my age. The only reason Drake keeps you around isn't for your meticulous nature, but for some other value you can provide. Ever since I mentioned Conrad, your expression has been a telltale sign. Drake can't possibly entrust you with such a high position if you can't control her emotions."

"I..." Lara bit her lip, unable to form a counterargument.

Debra leaned in. "Yvonne might be Miss Sharp now, but she's just an illegitimate child. For years, she's used sex to benefit both the Sharps and Drake. But Drake is worried that Yvonne would slip out of his control, so he keeps you close, right?"

Lara's face turned pale, confirming Debra's suspicion. Debra asked, "May I know why you chose to stay here?"

Lara bit her lips. "My mother was once a toy for the wealthy, groomed and raised by the Lowe family. Conrad approached her, keeping her as his mistress. But when she became pregnant, he vanished. After I was born, my mother learned that Conrad had a horde of mistresses."