Chapter 279

Shelia's face drained of color as the recording played. Juan's gaze sharpened, his eyes cold and accusatory as he turned to her.

She trembled, rushing over to smash the recorder. She pointed at it and stammered, "This is fake. I never said any of this. Juan, don't be fooled. Debra is just jealous of me carrying your child. She's trying to drive a wedge between us."

She attempted to step closer to Juan, but he held up a hand, stopping her in her tracks. His voice was filled with unprecedented disgust. "Two million dollars to kill Debra, using the baby in your womb to become Mrs. Nichols.. I never knew you were such a woman." "Juan..." Shelia shook her head vehemently, tears welling up in her eyes. They're framing me; this isn't true."

Debra watched with cold detachment. She knew that nothing Shelia said would convince Juan now.

"I'll leave the kidnappers and the recording to you. Take your time interrogating them. You can have the recording verified by experts. Since Shelia is pregnant with your child, how she should be punished is up to you. now." Debra turned to Ben and said, "Let's go." ""Yes, madam."

As Debra turned to leave, Juan reached out, grabbing her arm from behind. In an instant, Debra pulled away, her expression one of revulsion. She shot him a cold glance, her voice sharp and unyielding.

this funeral as you leave. It's ominous,"

madam," Ben replied, stepping between Debra and Juan. "Mr. Nichols, watch your

eyes. "Who are you to stop

escalating tension, quickly led a group of men into the

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tactics. He was used to being autocratic in Seamar City, and no one

Don't force me," Juan said, his tone

turned around, her expression defiant.

the church. Joe heard it and approached Juan. "Sir, it seems to be Marion's

Houston family had been out of the scene for years, but

stood at attention, their presence commanding and intimidating. The atmosphere in the church grew heavy instantly, the tension palpable. "Mr. Nichols, how can you act

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