From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 488

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Debra and Juan were to maintain the facade of a happy couple in public.

Post–divorce, neither could have any lingering claims. She was explicitly forbidden. from tamishing the Nichols family’s name. And to keep up appearances, neither party could remarry within a year.

She couldn’t help but laugh. “Juan, this is absurd.”

“I’ve already signed,” Juan stated, his voice as unyielding as stone. “These are my conditions. Meet them, and you’ll receive a ten–billion–dollar settlement.”

Debra knew Juan’s resolve was set in stone. This was the biggest compromise he could make.

“And what about Shelia? Today’s supposed to be your engagement announcement.”

I never said today was about an engagement.”

Realization dawned on her like a harsh light. Juan wasn’t planning to announce his engagement to Shelia. He was staging a reconciliation with her instead.

brows furrowed. “What’s your endgame, Juan?”

not your concern. Leave it or take it.”

on her shoulders. Finally, she picked up the pen. “Fine, I’ll sign.”

if it was all for a show, the divorce was real.

have the contract ready after the legal formalities

turning to

tracks. “How do you plan

understand,” she replied,

She just wanted

just smoke and mirrors.

exited, Joe entered,

“Sir, Ms. Frazier…”

Chapter 4

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“Mrs.

handing him the