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.

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

your concern. Leave

the weight of her decision heavy on her shoulders. Finally, she

all for a show, the divorce was real. As she stood up, Juan

after the legal formalities

replied, turning to leave.

her in her tracks. “How do you plan to explain this

understand,” she replied, turning back.

She just wanted

just

entered, his confusion evident.

“Sir, Ms. Frazier…”

Chapter 4

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“Mrs.

Juan corrected, handing him the agreement.