In the tense silence that stretched out, Michael made no move to let Shelia get up.

Edgar, trying to smooth over the situation, interjected, "Jade was indeed harsh with Ms. Frazier, but it was due to old grudges. I had a long talk with her last night, and she assured me that she'd let go of the past."

He turned to Shelia, his gaze encouraging. "Jade, didn't you say last night that you were ready to bow and apologize to Ms. Frazier?"

Shelia nodded eagerly, her eyes wide and repentant. She stepped forward and bowed deep. "Debra, I'm truly sorry. I let my feelings for Mr. Nichols cloud my judgment, and I did terrible things to you out of jealousy. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." Debra looked at Shelia's innocent face, her brow furrowing slightly. Shelia seemed genuinely repentant, but Debra knew better than to take things at face value.

There were only two reasons for such a drastic change: either Shelia had truly turned over a new leaf, perhaps under the influence of true love, or she was biding her time, playing the victim until she could strike back.

Given her recent dream, Debra believed it was the former. A leopard never changed his spots.

slapped me twice," she said, her voice steady and clear. "A simple bow

"If you want to hit

made it seem like

Debra raised an eyebrow,

Houston gave me five billion as a settlement for the slap from Mr. Odom. So, Miss Miles, if you're truly sorry, perhaps you'd be willing to

Shelia blanched, her eyes widening in

a million as pocket money. Where was she supposed to get five billion? She turned to Edgar,

took a deep breath, his jaw tightening. "Ms. Frazier, that sounds

simply an acknowledgment that resolving this isn't as simple as a bow. Besides, she hurt Michael, my meal ticket. With the Frazier Group bankrupt

Group reduced to crumbs, I'm relying on Michael's earnings. If his face, a star's most valuable asset, is damaged, even

The head of McKinney Group, a woman with billions to her

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