Chapter 176

Juan couldn't understand why Debra never looked at him anymore.

Her eyes, which used to be filled with adoration, now seemed to look right through him.

The thought drove him crazy, consuming his mind and leaving him

restless.

Working overtime in her office, Debra suddenly sneezed.

"What's wrong?" Marion asked with concern.

Only the two of them were in the office. Randy and Erica had left to have fun. During the day, Debra had to intern at Tyson Enterprises. She could only check on the McKinney Group's projects at night.

"Maybe I caught a cold," she replied, taking a sip of hot tea.

Lately, she had gotten too much on her plate and had no time to relax.

don't go to

had been using the excuse of her injuries from the car accident for the past three months to decline to attend the monthly banquets. But this time, she had

head. "I should go. I'm okay. It may be just

an eyebrow. "You know I'm

know. Erica

ginger tea,"

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been cooling down lately. Ginger tea is good for warming up," Marion said,

Debra offered, but when she felt the scalding hot water,

handle it. And when the banquet is over tomorrow, I'll come by

agreed

acceptance. "Aren't you worried I

way around," Debra replied,

recalled how she had turned down Marion's advances before, yet he always acted as if he hadn't heard. Over time, his behavior shifted from overt pursuit to a more casual friendliness, often less frequent than her interactions with Randy. Gradually, she forgot about it. Yet Marion's offer to pick her up felt significant, suggesting there was more to his gesture. Without further explanation, he left it at that, and she

arrived early for the family dinner. Ralph welcomed her

at Stanley, who sat on the couch. Then she gave Ralph a reassuring smile.

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