Half an hourter, Debra looked at the financial reports in her hands.


    She was amazed. "Not only did we not lose, but we made a profit? That''s


    impressive, Randy."


    "Really?" Erica leaned in for a look. "Must be owed to the strategies you made."


    "That''s not it," Randy argued. "The profits are owed to Andrew. You know, since


    Debra left, Theda has been attacking us like crazy. There is no way I could handle


    it. Andrew sorted it all out."


    Intrigued, Debra asked. "How did he handle it?"


    "Who knows? Maybe charm or trick." Randy shrugged.


    "Come on. You think Andrew''s like you?" Erica swatted his neck. "Use your brain


    sometimes. Of course, Andrew tapped into his business savvy and connections."


    "Ouch! I was just kidding." Randy pouted.


    Debra asked again, "Has he been at home these past few days?"


    "Yeah. Where else would he be?" Randy replied. "He rarely leaves the house


    since he was born. This time, he flew all the way to Orkgate for your wedding.


    That''s really something."


    He paused at a glimpse of an extra person at the door.


    "Alright, your turn to exin things," he said, pointing to Ivan. "First, when did you


    get a new bodyguard?"


    The bodyguard looked handsome but too young.


    Randy whispered, "No one''s watching in Orkgate, but here, hiring childbor is


    illegal."


    "Shut up." Erica swatted him again.


    "What are you talking about? How


    could they hire a childborer?"


    Debra exined, "It''s not exactly childbor. He''s just a minor."


    Erica and Randy were both surprised.


    Debra whispered, "Consider him a captive for us to boss around."


    Erica leaned in. "A minor spy?"


    Randy chimed in, "Seriously? It''s like sending themb to ughter."


    Debra shrugged. "I won''t ughter him. He''s useful."


    Marion listened to their childish conversation and shook his head.


    He spoke up. "Honey, time to go home."


    The word ''home'' seemed to carry


    with it a whisper of a promise.


    During the flight, she had agreed to


    go to their new home with him and


    celebrate their long-dyed wedding


    night.


    She stood up, linked arms with


    Marion, and said, "Please excuse us,


    but we need to go visit our new


    home. I''ll see you guys tomorrow."


    Randy chuckled, "Wish you guys a good night!"