Chapter Juan?"

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Sophie's expression darkened. "Yes. She cried and clung to the old lady's leg, saying that she was taken away by Edgar. She even mentioned her status as a Blair. Her behavior was so nauseating." Debra's eyes narrowed. "Shelia said she was forced to leave?"

Sophie nodded, her voice filled with anger. "Exactly. But the truth is, upon learning she was Declan's daughter and engaged to Edgar, she left willingly. Her expression was like she'd hit the jackpot. There's no way she was forced." Debra frowned, her mind racing. 'Given her personality, if Shelia knew she was a Blair heiress and had a handsome, wealthy fiancé, she'd be thrilled.' Gathering her thoughts, Debra said, "Sophie, there's something I need to tell you."

"Please go ahead."

"Shelia might not be a Blair at all."

"How is that possible? Mr. Blair even held a press conference. How could Shelia not be his daughter?"

"A press conference only shows what he believes, not necessarily the truth." Sophie fell silent, absorbing the implications of Debra's words.

Debra knew Sophie was smart. She'd likely tell Melody about this, who could use her connections to look into Shelia's identity.

did you say Sheila

bedroom. She dropped

eyebrows shot up. Where did

of dubious background waltzing into the Nichols Melody nodded thoughtfully. The icently was crucial if Juan marned a supposed Bar, only to find out later she wasn't it would be another blow to the Nichols

Ask Declan

off and secretly texted

She'd already dug into Shela's past so Melody's invitation didn't

to beat Melody to the punch. Shelia

ties with the Blair family and the baby to worm her

to cut

He arrived promptly, his displeasure clear. After all, his daughter was carrying Juan's child, and Juan was Debra's husband. But if Debra hadn't said it was about his daughter, he

took a seat, his voice

Frazier, why

you have every night to be hostile But I invited you here

her? What have you done

ay that?"

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