From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 543

Debra’s remark left Melody trapped.

Of course, she had the money. But all her assets had been placed under the Nichols Group’s accounta and getting her hands on such a large sum at once was impossible.

Yet, as the matriarch of the Nichols family, she couldn’t admit that she didn’t have the cash on hand in front of others.

Forcing a composed smile, she said Of course, I understand that not everyone can appreciate the fine things. Since you don’t want it, there’s nothing more I can do.”

She took the ring back, and Debra grabbed her arm. “That’s right. Now, how about we go get the cash together?”

Melody was caught in a dilemma. In the end, she led Debra back to her room.

She opened the large chest she had hidden under the bed. The gleaming gold bars and bricks were stacked high, filling the chest with an undeniable, heavy wealth.

an exaggerated display of surprise. “Wow, I didn’t expect

smirked, her fingers brushing one of the gold bricks. “Your family may be a century–old scholarly

her tone barely hidden. “True, this chest holds more than most people could dream of in a

froze Melody’s smile. The glittering gold bars might have been impressive, but their total value

head. “No wonder you didn’t want to use cash. Turns out, it’s just

don’t have enough here, but Juan does. I’ll just have him fill

what’s short.”

smile grew sharper. “But all of Juan’s money is in

hard,

“What are you saying?”

you one billion dollars. But considering Juan and I just got remarried, don’t you think it’s time you

You’ve finally shown your true colors. Well, let me tell you something. Don’t expect to get

your things. But if you can’t come up with the money today, well,

flushed with anger