Drake's plan had worked well; he had leveled up, and Zack White hadn't been able to offer a tribute or access the system. He should have been at peace now, as piece by piece, all sources of his torment were being eliminated. However, a lingering unease gnawed at him."Why do I still feel anxious?" he wondered, gazing at the pile of documents on his desk."Is something the matter?" Marianne inquired, standing before Drake's table, patiently awaiting his response. "Is there anything you'd like me to review again?""No, it's fine," Drake said, snapping out of his unwarranted worries. He resumed signing the papers after a quick skim. To his surprise, he discovered a full list of applicants under Linda Chwe's recommendations."What is this?" he asked."The HR department sent that. They wanted to know if you were familiar with these applicants claiming that you endorsed them based on Linda Chwe's recommendations. She's your mother, isn't she?" Marianne explained.Drake let out a tired sigh
All ears were focused on Drake's phone, though everyone pretended not to be listening. Curiosity hung in the air as they anticipated their manager's response to Marianne's actions, which had brought shame not only to their department but to the entire corporation.One person whispered in hushed tones, "How could he openly play that video here? It's an unconventional way to punish Marianne."Another chimed in, "She probably deserved it. I've heard she's been a whore, even when she's at the executive. Rumor has it she got here by sleeping with him to secure a transfer."A third person added, "Could it be that Manager Chwe's physique is improving due to their 'workouts' in bed?"Curiosity piqued, someone asked, "Where did you hear all this?""It was in the comments," he responded."Are you sure it wasn't you who wrote them?" someone teased, but their attention quickly returned to Drake when they heard him say, "Sue, Everyone."Attorney Lunes inquired, "Who do you mean?""Sue everyone – a
Marianne gazed up at a shady building, double-checking the address on the card Drake had given her."Am I in the right place?" she wondered, standing before the building hesitantly before entering. Once inside, she was surprised to find an elegantly furnished law firm office."Will I be okay?" she muttered, feeling a mix of anxiety and hope.She was then greeted by Attorney Lunes, a seasoned lawyer with a reputation for handling sensitive cases, who welcomed her with a warm smile."Miss Marianne, please have a seat. It's good to meet you. Drake mentioned your situation, and he believes I can help," Attorney Lunes said.Marianne sat down, clutching a folder of evidence related to the video scandal and her issues."Thank you, Attorney Lunes. I'm in desperate need of help," she said."Of course, I'm here to listen. Tell me about the video scandal and how it's affecting you," he said.Marianne took a deep breath and began to recount the story."It all began with our breakup. Mr. Nicklaus,
Marianne didn't have to wait long. As soon as she stepped out of the law firm building, Drake was already parked in front with his Mercedes."You came too fast," she commented nervously."What?" Drake asked."N-nothing.""Aren't you going in?" he inquired."Ah, yes, sir," she responded, rattled by Drake's unexpected arrival."Where are you two going to meet?" he asked."RedLutos Motel, sir," she replied."That place, huh?" Drake smirked, his eyes holding a glint of recognition. It was the same place he had first caught Merlyn cheating on him. "Are you two planning on making another video?""No! Why would I!" Marianne exclaimed indignantly. "I may still have feelings for him, but I would never make the same mistake again!""You still want him?" Drake asked."I know I'm stupid," she admitted, covering her face. Drake remained silent.Marianne desperately wanted to ask Drake to drop her off and trust her to handle the meeting with Nicklaus, but she felt too intimidated by her boss's mood
Drake lounged on a bench in the sparsely furnished detention center, maintaining an unexpectedly calm demeanor. The police station's activity unfolded before him with an air of detachment, as if he were just stopping by on a routine errand.A police officer couldn't help but comment, eyeing Drake, "You seem pretty relaxed, considering the situation.""Well, I've been in tighter spots. It's not the end of the world," Drake replied, a casual smile gracing his lips.He continued to observe the bustling scene around him, as if he were an outsider witnessing a peculiar spectacle."Most folks don't take being detained so casually," the police officer remarked, raising an eyebrow.Drake chuckled softly."I suppose most folks aren't used to having a front-row seat in the justice system. Besides, I know I won't stay here for too long."Drake's nonchalant attitude left the police officer perplexed as he leaned back, seemingly unfazed by the pending assault charge.On the other side of the polic
Lucille found herself at the center of a growing spectacle. Her accidental declaration of her maidenhood had brought even more attention to her, and her face had turned an even deeper shade of crimson. She opened her mouth, attempting to rectify the situation, but no words came out.“Ahem!”The police officer cleared his throat, trying to regain control of the situation. He said, “Please quiet down for a moment, Miss Lucille. I'm asking, sir…” the police officer said, pausing for a moment to hear Drake’s name, which prompted Drake to respond.“I'm Drake Chwe.”“Okay, Sir Drake Chwe, please confirm if Miss Lucille was telling the truth,” the police continued, but Drake remained unfazed and denied any connection to Lucille.“No, I don't know this woman," he firmly said.Lucille's face contorted with disbelief and frustration.“What—what? I clearly remember you! How can I forget that face!” she said defiantly.Drake raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes.“But you can't remem
In the police station, Marianne had just finished her interrogation and was pleasantly surprised by the swiftness of the case proceedings. Instead of pressing charges, BellRox Corporation was extending a helping hand to both her and Drake, given the situation with their major client, or rather, her ex.The police officer informed her that they only needed to wait for BellRox Corporation to bail them out.Relieved and eager to share the good news with Drake, Marianne headed back to the detention area. However, what she found there was beyond surprising.She was shocked to see Lucille inexplicably pulling Drake's hair. So she rushed forward to intervene.“What on earth do you think you're doing?” she asked furiously, pulling Lucille’s hair to separate her from Drake.But before she could reach Drake, a baffling altercation unfolded. Marianne and Lucille found themselves caught in a bizarre tug-of-war, each gripping the other's hair, creating a scene in front of the detention area.“Let
Early in the morning, as the city stirred to life, Drake emerged from the detention area with a hint of disheveledness, while Marianne, though fatigued, remained composed. They exited through separate doors, reuniting at the front desk after both being bailed out."How was your stay?" Drake inquired, his tone deceptively casual, as if they had just checked out of a hotel."It's not as bad as I expected, sir," Marianne responded, though her gaze was fixed not on Drake but on Lucille, who loitered within the police station despite being released earlier."What are you looking at?" Lucille asked, irritation lacing her words."You. Why are you still here?" Marianne replied, her tone growing more confrontational, refusing to back down."I have business with him," Lucille pointed at Drake, who let out an exasperated sigh and rubbed his temples, clearly unenthusiastic about more drama."You may go, Marianne. Rest, and don't go to work today," he said."But, sir, that woman... do you know her