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? It’s not

saw Juan and

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

“I see.”

to react emotionally, but her

taking someone else home?” Marion

didn’t feel embarrassed. “Isn’t

it, but

her. He escorted another woman

who knew what rumors would

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Not at all.”

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

and, despite her indifferent

eyes.

I have the honor of escorting

was late, and Debra had

Houston, I will escort Mrs. Nichols

waiting for

stood up.

stood by Debra’s side like

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know how to explain

Marion into the car, and

this guy to play that

for you outside for hours,

Randy’s speechlessness

drop Miss Miles home first,” Marion

we

finish, Marion kicked

in the mirror, Randy fell

got Something to

“Not that important.”

have to drive me. I can go back on my

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

“Juan is different from you. He’s a

place full of sharks, even

Debra didn’t argue.

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

Juan seemed like an honest businessman on the surface, he wielded absolute power in this

hid

hiding anything. After all, he

Randy parked the car at the Nichols

were off, indicating that Juan hadn’t returned

for the ride, Mr.

got out

her enter before rolling up the

remember we had a deal with Aaron at twelve?”

guy can’t produce

open the door, she felt something was

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

free, but the

to pull out a lighter from her

Debra took the chance

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