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

get Caleb’s

Juan and Shelia leaving the

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

“I see.”

to react emotionally, but her calm demeanor surprised

Mr. Nichols taking someone else

feel embarrassed. “Isn’t

she see it,

another woman home

what rumors

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Not at all.”

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

Debra’s profile and, despite her indifferent demeanor,

eyes.

I have the honor of

Debra had enough of this

Houston, I will escort Mrs. Nichols

ignored Joe, waiting for

up. “Thank

Debra’s side like a

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know how to explain this to

Marion into the car, and Randy

Marion could get this guy

for you outside for hours,

tell Randy’s speechlessness from

Miss Miles home

we supposed

finish, Marion kicked the

warning glare in the mirror, Randy fell

Something to do later?”

“Not that important.”

to drive me. I can go

may seem peaceful, but it’s dangerous, especially since you’re

eyebrow, “Juan is different from you. He’s a legitimate

place full of sharks, even Juan may not be clean, Marion

Debra didn’t argue.

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

like an honest businessman on the surface, he wielded absolute power in this city. so how could

hid

didn’t bother hiding anything. After all, he had no weaknesses,

are.” Randy parked the car at

lights inside were off, indicating that

Mr.

got out of

watched her enter before rolling

we had a deal with Aaron at twelve?” Randy glanced at

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

the door, she felt something was

light on in the living room, knowing she was afraid of the dark, but now it was

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“Juan? Are you

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response came from inside the

when suddenly a hand covered

It’s all your fault! All

break free,

to pull out a lighter from her bag and burn the man’s

stepped back. Debra took the chance