"Debra! You came to tattle on me, didn''t you?" Jordan shouted, storming into the


    room.


    Barton appeared in the doorway soon after, panting, "I''m sorry, sir. I couldn''t stop him."


    "Don''t listen to her," Jordan said. "She fell asleep in the backyard."


    He pointed at Debra. "Admit it. You were cking off."


    Debra felt wronged, looking at Andrew with puppy eyes. "I was just too tired, so..."


    "So, you fell asleep." Jordan smugly crossed his arms. "I went through all that trouble to organize your birthday. I picked the cake and managed the kitchen, and you? You cked off in the backyard. Do you even know how many people areing today? There are no excuses. Andrew won''t back you up on this."


    "Andrew..." Debra pouted, tugging at Andrew''s sleeve.


    Andrew smiled and winked at Barton, who took the hint and grabbed Jordan by the ear.


    "Sorry, Mr. Jordan Potter, pleasee with me," he said.


    Jordan was taken aback. "What are you doing? You''ve got the wrong person. Debra is the one at fault."


    Unmoved, Barton dragged him out of the room.


    Andrew chuckled, "Happy now?"


    "Yeah. You''re the best," Debraughed, taking his arm. "Today''s my birthday.


    What gift did you get me?"


    "Didn''t you receive it?"


    "That set of jewelry?"


    "You don''t like it?"


    Debra pouted in disappointment. She had hoped for a little surprise.


    Andrew was amused by her reaction. "The gift is in your room. Go check it out."


    Debra''s eyes lit up. "Really?"


    "Yeah."


    "You''re such a darling. I love you."


    Debra beamed, hugging Andrew before dashing out excitedly. Andrew helplessly shook his head.


    She was like a child never growing up, but it was fine. He could protect her forever.


    Debra pushed the door open with excitement but saw no gifts on the table She puffed up in frustration and ran back to Andrew''s study.


    Andrew and Barton were reviewing the guest list.


    "You lied to me. Where''s my gift?" Debrained.


    Andrew didn''t even look up. His lips


    . But you''ll have to f


    "Why? You could just hand it to me."


    "Well, I


    Some you like running


    have


    I had it hidden


    it


    è one job. Find your giftel


    For the next


    "What if I can''t find it?"


    "Then no gift for you."