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.

shrank back in

up. “Well, six months it is. I trust Mr. Nichols will

Juan nodded. “Naturally.”

to Miss Blair, our

the Nichols family meant he no longer

make sure Shelia

“Good.”

Shelia’s arm, dragging her out of the room despite

I need to talk

sulked, “Talk to him? The situation is

Shelia’s face contorted with

promised to marry her, and now he was reneging, still

still take that position. You need to help me.”

more trouble. This is a warning. If you step out of line, don’t blame me for what happens

Declan’s eyes had vanished, replaced by a cold, calculating gaze. Shelia paled, suddenly realizing the precariousness