Chapter 761
โWait! Iโll pick,โ Debra said quickly. It wasnโt often she could get Drake to open his wallet, and she had no intention of letting the opportunity slip by. She moved carefully between the rows of pianos. Drake, lounging on the sofa, watched her intently, a faint smile tugging at his lips. Debra paused at one, her hands feeling its surface, and tested the keys. โIโd like this one.โ
The manager, who had been lingering at a respectful distance, immediately stepped forward. โGood choice, Miss. This is our finest model, flown in directly from Phoria. The craftsmanship is exquisite, designed with the utmost precision.โ
โGood. Iโll take it,โ Debra beamed, turning to Drake. โMr. Lowe?โ
Drake didnโt even bat an eyelid. โSend it to the casino tonight.โ
โOf course, Mr. Lowe,โ the manager replied smoothly.
Drake rose from his seat and instructed Kale, โPay the bill, and letโs go.โ
โYes, boss,โ Kale replied, his efficiency almost robotic as he handled the transaction.
Drake suddenly paused at the doorway, his gaze drifting lazily to a piano in the far corner. โAnd that one, too.โ
โShould I send it to the casino as well?โ
โYes.โ
Debra glanced at the piano and asked, โIโve tried that one. Itโs cheaper, but its tone isnโt that rich. Why are you buying two?โ
Drakeโs eyes flicked to her, cool and detached. โNot your concern.โ
Debra tapped her lips. โRight, right. Silly me for asking.โ
Theyโd barely made it to the entrance of the mall when Drake stopped abruptly, causing Debra to nearly bump into him. โWhatโs wrong?โ
Drake regarded her with a thoughtful expression before saying casually, โGo buy two dresses.โ
Debra was stunned.
โKale,โ Drake commanded, ignoring her confusion, โTake us to that shop we usually go to.โ
Kaleโs eyes darted briefly toward Debra. โYes, boss.โ
A short drive later, they arrived at a small, unassuming boutique tucked away in a quiet alley. From the outside, the shop seemed almost modest, but the moment they stepped inside, it was clear everything here was imported, custom-made, and expensive.
A saleswoman hurried over with a bright smile. โMr. Lowe, back again with your girlfriend?โ
But her smile faltered as her eyes settled on Debra. The awkwardness lingered in the air, but Debra was quick to break the tension. She slipped her arm through Drakeโs and grinned up at him. โDrake, have you brought other women here before?โ
Drake merely raised an eyebrow and grabbed her hand. โYouโre the only one who matters.โ
Debra flushed and quickly withdrew her hand. โJust kidding. Iโm going to pick clothes.โ
She slipped away to browse the racks of dresses while Drake settled down on a sofa. An elegant off-the-shoulder gown caught her eye, and she said, โIโm going to try this one on.โ
โAlright,โ Drake hummed without looking up.
Debra disappeared into the fitting room, but the saleswomanโs voice suddenly rang out. โMiss Sharp.โ
Yvonne sauntered into the boutique and immediately caught sight of Drake.
Chapter 762