From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 462

When Debra heard the valuable gift, everything clicked into place.

She understood Melody’s motivations perfectly. Given Melody’s obsession with reputation and status, there was no way she would reject Declan’s personal negotiation and generous offer, especially since Shelia was carrying the Nichols family’s heir.

Debra sneered, realizing that whether in her past life or this one, Melody was always driven by profit and self–interest.

In her previous life, when Debra was the heiress of the Frazier family, Melody had treated her very well. But with Shelia’s pregnancy and the potential benefits, Melody was eager to elevate her instead.

It seemed that history was repeating itself, with Shelia taking on Jade’s identity and carrying Juan’s child.

Once again, Debra and Juan were entangled in this web, but she was determined not to meet the same tragic end.

“This is strange. For such an important occasion, where is Juan?” Leah pointed out.

She wasn’t the only one curious about Juan’s absence. Other guests were also scanning the room, whispering among themselves.

“With the future Mrs. Nichols present, where is Mr. Nichols?”

“Madam.”

in, whispering something

a moment before saying,

what’s wrong?” Leah asked,

go upstairs for a bit. I’ll be

Leah nodded gently. “Alright.”

the hem of her dress and instructed Ben, “Wait here. Don’t let anyone up to the

“Understood.”

staircase, her steps echoing through the empty second floor. Shelia emerged from around the corner, dressed in a luxurious white gown that belied the pitiful expression

Shelia began, her

expected to see Juan. Miss Blair, why did you

innocent. “Debra, I know you’re upset about this. I called you here to

a sneer. “I wanted to tell

react, Shelia lunged at her, grabbing her wrist and pulling her toward

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