From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 245

“A leopard can’t change its spots,” Debra said.

Juan’s defense of her would only serve to fuel Melody’s anger.

Juan’s phone rang, slicing through the tension. Debra glanced down and saw that it was a call from Joe.

His urgent voice came through. “Sir, we have a problem.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Miss Vargas is missing!”

“Have you contacted her family?”

“Yes, she hasn’t returned home.”

Debra listened quietly, her mind racing. There was only one route back from the Sapphire Hotel. If Hester had returned, she would have encountered Joe’s car. The fact that she hadn’t meant something serious might have happened.

‘Could Shelia have done something to Hester?‘ Her brow furrowed lightly as she considered the possibilities.

it seemed unlikely that Shelia would act so quickly, just after meeting

ahead and take a shower. Don’t worry about

a text message

Vargas, prepare a ransom of ten million dollars. No

sent over

glanced briefly at the screen and asked, “Are

to Hester, Melody

silence was all the confirmation Debra needed. She understood that he knew he had to

go with you,”

daughter of the Vargas

was fond of her. For a while, the entire Nichols family mobilized to search

straight out. Debra took the passenger seat and remained silent until they reached an abandoned car factory on the outskirts

quiet, with faint sounds of a woman struggling echoing from inside the factory. Juan got out of the car, and Debra quickly

ahead.

the corner. The masked man held a knife to Debra’s neck. Juan demanded sternly, “I’ve brought the money. Let

felt the hand with the knife trembling against her skin. This wasn’t a professional kidnapper

closer. Or I’ll kill her!” he

young.