From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

In the original timeline, Marion’s identity was revealed three years after Caleb’s death.

Debra wondered if her rebirth had unintentionally changed things.

Shella’s face turned pale at Caleb’s words.

“Marion is rumored to be an orphan. How could he be Caleb’s grandcon?

She wondered if Caleb had heard everything she just said.

Offending Caleb meant no future in the financial world,

Shelia looked at Juan, seeking his help.

“Mr. Houston, Shelia just spoke without thinking. Considering her young age, please don’t judge her too harshly.”

Caleb merely snorted, “Heard there was a genius by Mr. Nichols’s side. Well, I’m not impressed.”

Shelia’s face turned ashen.

It seemed she had lost all favor with Caleb.

Debra witnessed it all.

At this point, even if Juan spoke up, it wouldn’t help. Caleb was already merciful enough not to kick her out.

Juan fell silent.

When Caleb’s gaze fell on Debra, it softened. “You’re from the Frazier family, right?”

Debra came to her senses and nodded. “I’m Debra.”

“Barry wasn’t much to look at when he was young, but his granddaughter turned out to be beautiful. Forty years ago, Barry and I swore brotherhood. Now, you’ve grown up.”

“Brotherhood?’

Debra remembered her grandfather’s carefree attitude. He was never involved in–family matters and passed away early. She never heard of him knowing Caleb.

While she was at a loss, Caleb approached and asked, “Are you married?”

Debra nodded, “Yes.”

“To which lad?”

Debra glanced at Juan.

Caleb’s face fell when he saw Juan.

“Norman’s grandson? Huh!”

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Juan smiled, saying, “My grandpa said a lot about you too. Guess you guys were pretty close.”

“Who was close to him?”

Shelia was left standing there awkwardly.

After Caleb left, Shelia tugged at Juan’s sleeve. “Mr. Nichols, I want to leave.”

Juan glanced at the sky outside. “I’ll give you a ride.”

Shelia asked, “What about Debra?”

Juan glanced at Debra conversing happily with Caleb and said indifferently, “She can find her way home.”

held a hint of

does Debra get Caleb’s favor?

and Shelia leaving the

“Mr. Nichols is taking Miss

“I see.”

expected Debra to react emotionally, but her calm demeanor

someone else home?” Marion

embarrassed. “Isn’t it

it, but everyone

disregarded her. He escorted another woman home

who knew what rumors would spread in high–society

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Not at all.”

life, she’d had enough of caring about Juan. She wouldn’t repeat

at Debra’s profile and, despite her indifferent demeanor, saw a hint of

eyes.

have the honor of escorting you

Debra had enough

stood by. “Mr. Houston, I will escort Mrs. Nichols

ignored Joe, waiting for

up.

by Debra’s side like a gentleman, and Joe

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how to

Marion into the car, and Randy

could get this guy to play

waiting for you outside for hours,

Randy’s speechlessness from the rearview

Miss Miles home

we supposed

finish, Marion kicked the back of the

Marion’s warning glare in the mirror,

to do

“Not that important.”

drive me. I can

City may seem peaceful, but it’s dangerous,

an eyebrow, “Juan is different from you.

sharks, even Juan may not be

Debra didn’t argue.

married to Juan for many years, but he never let her in on family

the surface, he wielded absolute power in this city. so

just hid

After all, he had no weaknesses, as

Randy parked

inside were off, indicating that Juan hadn’t returned

the ride, Mr. Houston and Mr.

got out of

watched her enter before rolling up the

we had a deal with Aaron at twelve?” Randy

him wait,” Marion said, “If that guy

door, she

knowing she was afraid of the dark, but now it

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“Juan? Are you

back?”

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response came from

suddenly a hand covered

It’s all your fault!

break free, but the man was

a lighter from her bag and burn the

stepped back. Debra took the chance to