Chapter 29

[Denholm's mansion]

"Drake!" James' yell from the hall woke Drake and Ember, who were sleeping in the room upstairs.

Drake immediately began dressing himself, while Ember went back to sleep again. As soon as he got dressed, he slapped Ember hard. "Are you deaf? Get dressed, bitch!".

"Drake!" James shouted again.

Drake's heart halted to hear the frustration and anger in his father's voice. 'What happened? I haven't signed any business contract?' His pulse raced. Though Drake is a strong and independent individual himself, he is damn scared of his father, especially when it comes to business. His father is very particular about business deals and their prestige in the business world, which is why he had to behave politely and carefully when he went to Cooper's office.

"Did Nikalus do anything? But didn't I say that idiot not to involve business in the bet?" he panicked and gulped. Her heart was racing like hell and was sure that he would get a tight slap from his father.

"Drake!"