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.”

hint of jealousy

does Debra get Caleb’s favor?

Juan and Shelia leaving

whispering, “Mr. Nichols is taking Miss Miles back to

“I see.”

emotionally,

Mr. Nichols taking someone else home?” Marion

didn’t feel embarrassed.

only did she see it, but everyone else

had disregarded her. He escorted another woman home and left

knew what rumors would spread in high–society

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Not at all.”

of caring about Juan. She wouldn’t repeat

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

eyes.

have the honor of escorting you

and Debra

“Mr. Houston, I will escort Mrs.

ignored Joe, waiting for

stood up.

Debra’s side like a gentleman, and Joe was

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didn’t know how to explain this to Juan

the car, and Randy served

get this guy to play that

I’ve been waiting for you outside for

Randy’s speechlessness from the rearview

Miles home first,” Marion

aren’t we

Randy could finish, Marion kicked the back of the driver’s

Marion’s warning glare in the mirror, Randy fell

to do later?” Debra

“Not that important.”

I can go back on my

may seem peaceful, but it’s

different from

place full of sharks, even Juan may

Debra didn’t argue.

to Juan for many years, but

on the surface, he wielded

hid it

After all, he had

here we are.” Randy parked the

indicating that Juan hadn’t returned

ride, Mr. Houston

out of

before rolling up

a deal with Aaron at

wait,” Marion said, “If that guy can’t produce it, I’ll chop off

Debra pushed open the door, she felt something was

left a light on in the living room, 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

turned to leave when suddenly a

your

to break free, but the man was

to pull out a lighter from her bag and burn the

grunted and stepped back. Debra took the chance