From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 226

Melody took a deep breath. “I don’t understand what you’re saying, but this damages the Nichols family’s reputation and yours too. If these things are published in the newspapers, everyone will know. Think of the humiliation our family will endure. I don’t care about publicity. Just handle this matter as soon as possible. Otherwise, don’t bother coming back to see me.”

Her face was a thundercloud. Beside her, Hester interjected with a smooth, placating tone. “Mrs. Nichols Sr., this is just a matter concerning Debra’s work. Please don’t be angry. I’ve heard that Debra often isn’t at home, probably because she’s very busy with her duties. Don’t pressure her too much.”

Hester’s words sparked suspicion in Melody’s mind. “So, that’s why you’ve been absent recently.”

She suspected that Debra was dating another man.

Debra didn’t bother to explain herself. Winning Melody’s favor no longer mattered to her.

“Debra!” Melody snapped, slamming her hand on the table. “Where do you place Juan?”

watched with barely concealed enjoyment. She was

was about infidelity, something

you’ve misunderstood,” Juan said,

came to stand beside Debra. Melody found his intervention amusing, her lips curling into

stays out all night. Who knows

is just an artist hired by the Frazier Group. Debra informed me in advance about this

“What d

Melody looked incredulously at

excuse to appease

fact, she had dinner with