From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Given his expression, Juan knew that this plot of land would fetch a hefty sum.

Yet he chose to let Stephen have it as a favor.

That was just Juan’s style.

“I was just paying a compliment. You’re reading too much into it,” Debra replied.

Juan furrowed his brow, assessing the sincerity of Debra’s words.

It made sense. Given Debra’s intelligence, how could she see the future value of that land?

Juan realized he was overthinking it.

“Hope so.”

Juan turned away, leading Shella to meet other people.

Shelia glanced at Debra,

Debra managed to capture the hint of triumph in Shelia’s eyes.

She downed a glass of champagne.

In the eyes of others, she was just a failed woman abandoned by her husband.

Her husband left her and took another woman to meet business partners. Could anything be more of a joke than this?

Debra felt disheartened. She had planned to mingle with the business elites, but with Juan gone, it became difficult.

How could she approach those entrepreneurs without seeming intentional?

Debra scanned the surroundings and spotted a plano not far away.

A smile played on Debra’s lips as she got an idea.

With graceful steps, Debra approached the piano and exchanged brief greetings with the pianist before sitting down.

As the heiress to the Frazier family, she had to learn many things, though she never thought she’d use them. But now they had come in handy.

It had been a while since Debra played the plano, so she was a bit rusty.

But soon enough, the piano keys followed her fingers, producing a melodious tune that perfectly matched the atmosphere of the party. The guests were captivated by the unexpected piano music.

her direction, and after she finished playing, applause filled the

her eyes on Debra and said, “Debra is amazing.

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a pro,” Juan remarked

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passing relevant exams was quite common. The fact that Debra received so

then that Shelia realized the gap between her

was just lucky and pretty, but utterly

was

She was dead wrong.

finished playing, many wealthy ladies approached her

close to their wives

Mrs. Nichols to be so talented at

“Not bad,” Marion agreed.

don’t know music, do

I like

but because it was Debra playing, it

she went to the restroom, Debra was pulled into a secluded corner. She tried to cry out, but the man behind her covered

make a sound,” the man

adjusted her breathing and bit down

he grunted

me?” The

between them and

else did you think

cloak

sneaked in. Don’t want to

joke is this? Caleb is

finish her sentence, she immediately

What were

Debra averted her gaze.

Marion. It was only

no one knew

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of overseas enterprises.

but I prefer to

snuck in here just to say these things to

didn’t think Marlon

Marion

down and saw the contract for

this?”

Marion nodded.