They had invited him to dinner on


    the same night when that party was


    held. He wasn''t that na?ve as to think


    it was just a coincidence. He hadn''t


    captured Grover yet, only to avoid


    alerting the enemy.


    Kale saw his solemn expression and said, "I can have someone in Seamar City


    keep an eye on Ivan."


    "Nah. Seamar City is not our turf. If I


    do that, people might think I''m


    interested in Debra," Drake said,


    getting even more irritated. "Let''s


    just go home. Let them mess


    around. It''s none of my business.


    Don''t mention Debra again. Her


    name annoys me."


    ...


    In his office, Randy let out a loud sigh, throwing his head back in frustration.


    "It''s been three days. Why haven''t theye back yet?" he groaned.


    He''d been burning the candle at both


    ends. He had gotten a girlfriend. Yes.


    But he didn''t even have time to date.


    He med it all on Marion.


    There was a knock on the door, and he grumbled without looking back. "I''m busy.


    Not seeing anyone."


    "Randy, it''s us. We''re back," Debra eximed.


    Randy''s head shot up, and he saw Debra and Marion standing in the doorway.


    He almost cried out, "Liars! Why did you take so long toe back?"


    Debra and Marion exchanged a helpless look.


    "What''s with the crying, big guy? Aren''t you embarrassed?" Erica emerged.


    "Marion didn''t cry when he was hurt. You should learn from him."


    "I''d rather let Robert stab me than manage thispany," Randy said bitterly.