Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

Melody glanced at the box on the floor. Debra's offer wasn't bad.

"Fine," Melody said, her voice cold and measured. "I'll pawn this box of valuables to you for now. But you'll have to present the money now and send them away."

"Sure," Debra agreed. "But before we move forward, I have one condition."

"What condition?"

"The deal is fine, but I don't want to come out too far in the red. This ring looks nice. How about you let me have it?"

"Are you kidding me? Do you even know how much this ring is worth? At least one billion dollars."

"I'm well aware. At auction, it could even fetch more. But turning it into cash takes time, and finding the right buyer at the right price isn't guaranteed. Plus, auction houses take a hefty cut. Not to mention, if word got out that the Nichols family was selling off their treasures, it would damage your family's reputation. It would impact business, don't you think?"

full well that Melody wouldn't want to go through

ring as a family heirloom to me, I could help you.

just a showpiece. Giving it to Debra as an heirloom

clear. If you and Juan divorce, that ring comes back

"Okay."

Debra sneered inwardly. Verbal

like this never

the ring was gifted

be no

return it.

handed a check to the Vargas, who happily took it and

produced a contract she had prepared earlier and