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

get Caleb’s favor?

Juan and Shelia leaving the

Nichols is taking Miss Miles

“I see.”

react emotionally,

taking someone else home?”

didn’t feel embarrassed. “Isn’t it

only did she see it, but everyone else did

disregarded her. He escorted another woman home and left her behind at the

knew what rumors would spread in

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Not at all.”

of caring about Juan. She wouldn’t repeat

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

eyes.

have the honor of escorting

Debra had enough of this

by. “Mr. Houston, I will escort

waiting for

stood up. “Thank

side like a gentleman,

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how to explain this to

followed Marion into the car, and

get this guy to

waiting for you outside for hours,

Randy’s speechlessness from

drop Miss Miles

aren’t we

kicked

glare in the mirror, Randy fell

Something to do later?” Debra

“Not that important.”

don’t have to drive me. I can go back on

may seem peaceful, but it’s

raised an eyebrow, “Juan is different from

even Juan may not be clean, Marion said

Debra didn’t argue.

she had been married to Juan for many years, but he never let

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

hid it

anything. After all, he had no weaknesses,

here we are.” Randy parked the car at the

off, indicating that Juan

for the ride, Mr. Houston and Mr.

got out of the

enter before rolling up

deal with Aaron at twelve?” Randy glanced at the time.

that guy can’t produce it, I’ll

Debra pushed open the door, she felt something

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

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“Juan? Are you

back?”

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came from inside the

suddenly a hand covered her

all your fault! All my

free, but the

a lighter from her bag and burn the

stepped back. Debra took the