From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 497

+25 BONUS

The specter of her past loomed large, and the last thing Shelia wanted was for it to be paraded in public. Joe’s hint was as subtle as a freight train, his implication crystal clear…

The Nichols family couldn’t afford to welcome a former mistress, fresh off the heels of a lost child, into their esteemed household. They needed to maintain appearances, present a united front, and resurrect their floundering reputation and finances.

Declan, grasping the situation, said, “Jade, don’t make a scene.”

“Dad…”

“I understand Mr. Nichols‘ concerns,” Declan said, turning his attention back to Joe. “He’s doing what’s best for the Nichols family. Since you’ve divorced Debra, how long must my daughter wait?

Juan remained silent, leaving Joe to fill the void. “Six months. The contract with Ms. Frazier ends in six months. Until then, Miss Blair will have to be patient.”

Shelia bristled, “Why should I wait? The position of Mrs. Nichols should be mine!”

“Silence!” Declan barked.

back

up. “Well, six months it is. I trust

Juan nodded. “Naturally.”

signal, Joe stepped forward, presenting the cooperation agreement to Declan. “Though Mr. Nichols isn’t engaged to Miss Blair, our business dealings with the Blair family will continue. You

relief. Aligning with the Nichols

Mr. Nichols. I’ll make sure Shelia understands her place. We won’t cause any

“Good.”

arm, dragging her out of

we leaving? I need

“Talk to him? The situation

Shelia’s face contorted with

he was reneging,

stand watching Debra still take that position. You need to help

any more trouble. This is a warning. If you step

vanished, replaced by a cold, calculating gaze. Shelia paled, suddenly realizing the precariousness of