Chapter 286

Juan was taken aback. "Grandma?"

Melody swept into the room, her gaze filled with a mix of sternness and profound disappointment. She raised her hand and delivered a stinging slap to Juan's cheek.

"For just a woman, you put the Nichols family in danger," she chastised. "Are you even fit to be the head of this family anymore? Is this how your grandfather taught you to handle affairs? You're useless."

Juan clenched his fists, but he didn't dare utter a word of protest. Melody turned her gaze to Debra, her eyes filled with disdain..

"I'm sorry for the trouble. Juan will never act so recklessly again. We will compensate you for your losses. But since you proposed the divorce, you won't get a share of our family fortune."

Juan started, his eyes flashing with concern. "Grandma!"

Debra, however, seemed unfazed by Melody's declaration. "You seem to have misunderstood, Mrs. Nichols Sr. The divorce agreement I gave Juan. doesn't ask for a single penny from the Nichols family. So don't worry, I'm not interested in dividing your assets." "You better be," she said.

my family, this debt needs to be settled," Debra continued, turning to Ralph. "Uncle Ralph, send someone to the Nichols. family tomorrow to demand compensation. They must

money, but after catching Debra's subtle signal, he straightened up and

not a

her disdain for such mercenary attitudes written all over her face. "What a tough crowd! Look at the woman you like, Juan. Is this who you

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at Debra, his eyes filled with suppressed pain. He knew Debra

hand dismissively. "I'll give you ten million dollars. No need to come

out of

Juan, "Sir,

Melody's orders, staying

lingering on Debra and Marion. His heart ached as if it were being torn apart. He had given up

Juan's gaze, offered a hint of a smile and provocatively took Debra's hand. "Can't bear to leave, Mr.

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