From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 484

As twilight deepened into night, the gala was hosted at the Nichols family’s old house.

Melody was against Juan engaging Shella, but Juan, being the decision–maker, had the event implemented.

Outside, Debra sat in her car, watching as a parade of luxury vehicles rolled up, each more opulent than the last. She had once dealt a crushing blow to the Nichols family when she established the McKinney Group, yet their web of influence remained firmly in Juan’s grasp.

Her past leniency had allowed the Nichols Group to rise again within a few months.

“Madam, we’ve arrived,” Ben prompted.

Stepping out of the car, Debra was greeted by a familiar, albeit unwelcome, voice.” Well, if it isn’t Debra.”

silver lace gown that clung to her curves, diamonds shimmering like stars against the night. She was a

eyebrow. “Miss Cameron, you look quite resplendent this

Debra’s simple black mermaid dress, adorned only by an emerald necklace. “Well, my family spares no expense. Unlike some, despite their bankrupt families and imprisoned uncles, they still dare to show up so

and naïve, she mistook Debra’s understated elegance

possibly compete. I’m sure all eyes will be

the perceived compliment. Ashley grabbed her arm and said, “Let’s go inside. No need

“Yeah.”

they swept past, Ben frowned. “Madam, why tolerate her

a dismissive hand. “This banquet is essentially Juan and Shelia’s

nouncement. Eve is dressed like she’s the star of the show,

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