Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

Chapter 237

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Debra stood on the second floor, a slight smirk playing on her lips as she watched Hester scurry about.

She hadn't expected Hester to be so eager, but it worked in her favor. It saved her the trouble of devising another plan to bring Hester out into the open.

Returning to her room, Debra selected her gown for the evening. Naturally elegant, she didn't require much adornment, but tonight she intended to shine. It was time to leverage her identity as Mrs. Nichols and make a wave. An hour later, she descended the stairs, but Hester was nowhere in sight.

Melody sat on the sofa, her eyes narrowing as she took in Debra's attire. "It's late. Who are you going out with, dressed like that?"

"Grandma, I have a business discussion with Mr. Nichols. It's almost time, so I must leave now," Debra replied, having no intention of accommodating her anymore.

"Debra, what's with this attitude?" Melody snapped. "Have you forgotten how you begged me when you wanted to marry Juan?"

Debra paused, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. Melody was old, always resorting to the same tactics.

I forget? Recently, the Nichols Group hasn't been performing well, and Juan needs to focus on business. My actions

"Don't sweet-talk me. If you truly cared for Juan's welfare,

frowned. Juan likely hadn't informed Melody about that incident.

mind raced, and she quickly found her answer. There was someone in this household who desperately wanted to be

Let's discuss this when I return," Debra said, turning to

probably didn't expect Debra to dismiss her

her room. She wore a simple yet

frowning. "Are you

thought I'd take a

"Dressed like this?"

foolish, Melody quickly figured out her

the smile vanish from Melody's face, Hester

know you like Juan. But remember,

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