Goodbye Mr Ex I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 928

Debra took a deep breath, trying to hide her worry. She couldn't let Drake suspect her relationship with Lara.

"Alright," she said nonchalantly, heading upstairs.

But then, a sharp slap echoed from below. She looked back and saw Lara crumpled on the floor.

"What the hell?" she shouted.

Drake shot her a cold glance. "Go on."

Lara quickly spoke. "It's all my fault. Mrs. Houston, don't worry about me. I'll take whatever punishment."

As Debra was unwilling to move, Drake signaled to Kale. "Escort Mrs. Houston upstairs."

"No need. I'll go up myself," Debra said, ascending the stairs.

Drake shifted his attention back to Lara, who was shaking like a leaf.

"Boss," Kale ventured cautiously, "she messed up your plans. Should we deal with her?"

Normally, Drake wouldn't hesitate to exact a severe punishment, but this time he only looked disgusted.

"Dock her a month's pay."

"What?"

Drake's gaze flicked toward him, cool and sharp. "Didn't you hear me? Fine, forget it."

Before Kale could process the sudden shift, Lara scrambled to her feet, bowed profusely, and hurried out of the room.

Kale didn't get it. "Boss, she made a huge mistake, and you're just letting her off the hook?"

Drake leaned back. "She kind of helped me."

Drake rubbed his temples. "This job is a goddamn nightmare."

The next morning, Debra noticed the absence of Lara, who had usually brought her breakfast. Instead, a new maid arrived with the meal.

"Where's Lara?"

"She upset Mr. Lowe last night. Mr. Lowe didn't punish her, but Mr. Mclean put her in confinement as a disciplinary measure."

Debra was surprised by Drake's leniency. After all, he had always been ruthless.

Anyway, it was good news that Lara was fine.

But Debra's relief soon turned to mild irritation when her eyes landed on the cart. On it sat a single bowl of plain soup.

She frowned. "What is this? Egg-drop soup without the egg?"