At the Nichols family's old house, Melody turned over a table. "Debra, how dare she do this? Control the media now. Don't let this blow up."

"It's too late," Joe faltered. "The news is all over the place. An agency called New Age is behind it. I tried to negotiate with them, but they refused to take down the story."

"New Age? Who are they to cross us?" Melody fumed.

She had never heard of this news agency.

Joe looked worried. "The news is spreading fast. It's unfavorable for Mr. Nichols. We need to find him and get his side of the story. If he was framed, we could hold a press conference to clear things up." Melody agreed, "Then what are you waiting for? Go."

"Yes, Madam," Joe said, rushing out.

Melody sat down, her mind racing. She couldn't let the family empire crumble.

"Sophie, call the Buchans. If something happens to Juan, we must stand strong."

"But they..." Sophie hesitated.

I

at the ruined Nichols Mansion, where she used to

place was in ashes,

police officer stopped

recognized her. "This is Mrs.

aside. "Mrs. Houston, it's not

said, "I'm not going over. Has Juan been

exchanged a look.

frowned. "Not

shook their heads, but Debra wasn't ready to give up.

explained, "It

arson.

Someone doused the place

and set it on

swnove

raced. 'So, Juan really murdered Shelia. But

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