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.”

a hint of

Debra get Caleb’s favor? It’s

Juan and

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

“I see.”

expected Debra to react emotionally, but her calm demeanor

taking someone else

embarrassed. “Isn’t it

see it, but

now, Juan had disregarded her. He escorted another woman home and left her behind at

knew what rumors

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Not at all.”

had enough of caring about Juan. She wouldn’t repeat

and, despite her indifferent demeanor, saw a hint of

eyes.

the honor of escorting

was late, and Debra had enough of this

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

Joe, waiting for Debra’s

up. “Thank

stood by Debra’s side like a gentleman, and Joe was

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didn’t know how to explain

Marion into the car, and Randy served

could get this guy to play that

outside for hours, and

could tell Randy’s speechlessness from the

drop Miss Miles home

aren’t we

Randy could finish, Marion kicked the

glare in the

Something to do later?”

“Not that important.”

to drive me. I can go back on

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

raised an eyebrow, “Juan is different from you. He’s

this kind of place full of sharks, even Juan may not be clean,

Debra didn’t argue.

to Juan for

he wielded absolute power

just hid it

bother hiding anything. After all, he had no

Randy parked the

lights inside were off, indicating that Juan hadn’t

for the ride, Mr. Houston and

got out of the

watched her enter before rolling up the

with Aaron at twelve?” Randy glanced at the time. “We’re

Marion said, “If that guy can’t produce it,

open the door, she felt something was

on in the living room, knowing she was afraid

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“Juan? Are you

back?”

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came from

a hand covered her mouth from

It’s all your fault!

break free,

struggle, she managed to pull out a lighter from her

stepped back. Debra