From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 551

Debra remained silent, which made Edgar believe his threats were

arting to take effect.

His tone softened, as if offering her a lifeline. “Think about it before you give any answer.”

He raised his glass of wine, prepared to take a sip, when Debra broke the silence.

“You won’t dare.”

Edgar paused mid–motion, his eyes narrowing dangerously.

“What did you just say?”

a silent promise of

instead of negotiating with me here. If you make a move, it won’t just be the

“Is that so?”

the Nichols family. But that’s just the beginning,” Debra continued, her voice steady and measured. “The McKinney Group’s biggest strategic partner is the Potter Group. I have ties with Marion, and he’s a key player there. Not to

wine glass tightened, his knuckles turning

this isn’t your city, your usual tactics won’t work here. And to be honest, all this effort to take down someone who isn’t even a threat to you? It’s not only a waste of time, but

snapped, cutting her

well what going up against the McKinney Group would entail. But he

Frazier, leave it or take it,”

bat an eyelid.

composed. “But since you’re a guest in our

satisfied with how things went today, you’re welcome to try elsewhere. I doubt you’ll have any more success, though. The only person who stands to benefit at this point is the

dripping with sarcasm, were a deliberate slap in the face. The loss

out to Ben, who