Lara also had a dark memory of the Jovial Hotel.


    That was where she had overthrown Conrad, but she managed to keep herposure on the surface.


    The hotel was still bustling with peopleing and going. Debra held Lara''s hand as they walked into the hotel.


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    couldn''t help but stare. Everyone knew about the troubles in Debra and Marion''s marriage.


    Debra noticed the looks but kept a faint smile on her face. She knew too well these people were judging her, wondering how she would react to seeing Marionter.


    Grover stood at the hotel entrance, weing the guests. When he saw Debra and Lara, a smug look crossed his face.


    Thest time they met, he wasn''t important enough to stand with them. But now, he was the host of this grand banquet.


    "Mrs. Houston, Ms. Sharp, long time no see. How have you been?" he greeted.


    Most of the other guests were to watch the fun. In the past, Debra would have been the center of attention. But now, with her marriage to Marion on the rocks, she was just another face in the crowd.


    "Mr. Trennery, you look spirited. Things must be going well for you," Debra replied, looking around. "And where is Ivan? How is he doing?"


    Grover''s smile froze.


    Ivan had been used as a pawn and killed. Everyone in the circle knew, but no one dared to mention it in front of Grover.


    Debra was blunt enough to bring it up.


    "He passed away," Grover replied bitterly.


    "Oh, I''m so sorry to hear that," Debra said with feigned regret. "I had no idea. He seemed fine thest time I saw him. My condolences, Mr. Trennery."


    Grover''s jaw tightened, but he managed to keep hisposure and led them into the banquet hall.


    Those around them watched Debra closely, surprised that she dared to offend Grover on his turf.


    She was bold in her own rights, even though Marion was no longer there to back her up.


    "You''re ying with fire," Lara whispered. "This is his turf."


    "I thought this was Drake''s ce." Debra shrugged. "You never mentioned it."


    "I thought it was a minor issue." Lara paused. "But ever since Drake went to


    Seamar City, things in Orkgate changed. The Trennery family took over the Jovial Hotel almost overnight."


    "When did this happen?" Debra asked.


    "Around the time you and Marion were herest," Lara replied.


    Debra remembered. It was right when Drake was captured.