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

it is. I trust Mr. Nichols

Juan nodded. “Naturally.”

to Miss Blair,

the Nichols family meant he no longer

sure Shelia understands her place. We won’t cause

“Good.”

gripped Shelia’s arm, dragging her out of the

why are we leaving? I need to talk to

him? The situation is clear, and it won’t

face contorted with

and now he was

watching Debra still take that position. You

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

a cold,