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.

If you truly cared for Juan's welfare, why did you sell that land to

frowned. Juan likely hadn't informed Melody about that

raced, and she quickly found her answer. There was someone

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

Debra to dismiss her like that,

from her room. She wore a

her, frowning.

thought I'd take

"Dressed like this?"

quickly figured

vanish from Melody's face, Hester bit her lip.

"I know you like Juan. But remember, being part of

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