Chapter 484

As twilight deepened into night, the gala was hosted at the Nichols family's old house.

Melody was against Juan engaging Shella, but Juan, being the decision-maker, had the event implemented.

Outside, Debra sat in her car, watching as a parade of luxury vehicles rolled up, each more opulent than the last. She had once dealt a crushing blow to the Nichols family when she established the McKinney Group, yet their web of influence remained firmly in Juan's grasp.

Her past leniency had allowed the Nichols Group to rise again within a few months.

"Madam, we've arrived," Ben prompted.

car, Debra was greeted by a

draped in a silver lace gown that clung to her curves, diamonds shimmering like stars against the night. She was a vision of extravagance, while Ashley, in a sweet pink

"Miss Cameron, you look quite resplendent

some, despite their bankrupt families and imprisoned uncles, they still dare to show up so plainly." Young and naïve, she mistook Debra's understated elegance for

merely smiled, "You're radiant. I couldn't possibly compete. I'm sure all

preened, basking in the perceived compliment. Ashley grabbed her arm and

"Yeah."

past, Ben frowned. "Madam, why tolerate

dismissive hand. "This banquet is essentially Juan and Shelia's engageme nouncement.

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