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The sky was dark, and after Shelia saw the news on TV at Edgar's home, she began to fidget.

There, on the screen, was Juan, and nestled beside Melody was none other than Hester. The media was abuzz with speculation that Hester was poised to replace Debra as the next Mrs. Nichols. Shelia's hands fluttered to her slightly rounded belly. That old bat wants Hester to take my place in the Nichols family. Over my dead body!!

Edgar was unhinged, and she couldn't stay with him. If she wanted to survive, she had to cling to Juan like a lifeline.

As Edgar emerged from the bathroom, Shelia instinctively recoiled, but she quickly composed herself. She had to play this smart.

"Edgar," she began, her voice laced with caution. "I haven't been home in days. I miss my dad. Can I..."

Edgar's sneer cut her off. "What are you scheming again?"

I just

as ice. "If you're thinking of crying to Declan about how I've mistreated you, think again. I hold your secrets, Shelia. One word from you, and you're finished." Shelia bit her lip to stay collected.

as

went to change his clothes. To him, Shelia was just a pawn. If she stepped out of line, he'd discard her without a

disinterest. "But remember, my people

hastily. "I'll follow your

get away from Edgar. Once she was free,

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help, Melody

secretary hovere nearby with a

firmly. "She has her agenda. It's

"Understood."

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