Late at night, someone knocked on the door to Marion''s hotel room.


    He opened it to see a pale-faced, teary-eyed Lexie standing outside.


    He frowned, instinctively trying to shut the door. But Lexie quickly blocked it with her hand, not caring if it got mmed.


    "Mr. Houston, I need to talk to you," she said urgently.


    "We have nothing to talk about," Marion replied coldly.<fn8a01> Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n find(?)ovel</fn8a01>


    He went on to close the door, but Lexie blurted, "I truly admire you. Remember when you saved me before?" Marion narrowed his eyes, not recalling ever saving her.


    "I''ve killed a lot of people and saved a lot more. Why would I remember you?" he said indifferently.


    "It''s okay if you don''t remember me, but I remember you," Lexie insisted. "If it weren''t for you, I would have died a long time ago. My father owed a lot of money, and you let me go. I''m grateful to you. Everything I said tonight in front of Mrs. Houston was from the heart. I really like you. I''ve worked hard to stand before you today. I don''t want you to hate me."


    She looked gravely pitiful, but such a performance could not fool Marion, an expert at reading people.


    As he remained silent, Lexie lowered her voice. "I don''t want toe between you and Mrs. Houston, but I can''t stand by and watch her humiliate you in front of everyone. So..."


    "Are you done?" Marion interrupted, his voice even colder.


    Lexie was taken aback.


    "Mr. Houston..."


    "If you are, get out."


    Lexie blocked the door again. Marion didn''t notice her hand getting caught in the door until he heard her cry out in pain.


    He frowned and finally opened the door.


    "What do you think you''re doing?"


    "I just don''t want you to misunderstand me. I''m willing to do anything for you."


    "Anything?" Marion chuckled.


    "Yes, anything." Lexie nodded firmly.


    She was younger than Debra and confident in her looks. She believed no man could resist her.


    Marion decided to y along.


    "Debra doesn''t want me involved with other women. You should know that," he said vaguely, trying to test her.