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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

your secrets, Shelia. One word from you, and you're finished." Shelia bit her lip to stay collected. "Edgar, you're misunderstanding. How could I betray you? You hold all the cards.

as you

she stepped out of line, he'd discard her without a second thought. Shelia bit the bullet

dripping with disinterest. "But remember, my people will be watching. Don't try to

hastily. "I'll

to get away from Edgar. Once she was free, she'd find a

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if Juan refused to help, Melody would never let

secretary hovere nearby with a worried

reveal anything," Edgar said firmly. "She has her agenda. It's better if she doesn't see

"Understood."

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