From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 425

As the tension in the room thickened, Debra suddenly piped up.

“It seems Mr. Odom has a particular fondness for male trainees. I suppose that means us ladies are out of luck when it comes to investments.”

The implication hung in the air like a thick fog, and Edgar’s frown deepened. He withdrew his hand from Oscar’s shoulder as if it were on fire.

Henry began to sweat bullets, not expecting Debra to be so blunt.

In a bid to smooth things over, he interjected, “Haha, you’re joking, Debra. Mr. Odom will invest in the whole program. All of you will be funded. Mr. Odom is a real man.”

But his effort only made things worse as everyone struggled to stifle their laughter.

Edgar’s voice turned silky, a mocking undertone barely concealed. “Mrs. Nichols, it seems I must have offended you in the past. Why else would you be so keen on targeting me now?”

Debra shrugged. “Mr. Odom, you’re joking. There is no such thing.”

Edgar leaned in, his voice a low whisper meant only for her ears. “The news reports. Was that your doing?”

among themselves in disgust.

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expect her to

like that in front of so many people.”

and pushed Edgar away from Debra. “Mr. Odom, social distance, please.”

a distance, bit her lip, her displeasure written all over

maintained an

to do with those rumors. I’m as baffled as

eyebrows. “I wouldn’t want to think you

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eyes

a few things. If everything checks out, we’ll sign the contract. I’ll fund both groups of trainees.”

Henry said happily.

to leave, he shot Oscar a look. loaded with meaning.

“What was that about? Did he take a liking to you?”

“I had no idea the Odom family was so progressive. Putting on a show of devotion for the public while