My Gentle Wife is a Real Divine Being

hapter 403

In the tense silence that stretched out, Michael made no move to let Shelia get up.

Edgar, trying to smooth over the situation, interjected, “Jade was indeed harsh with Ms. Frazier, but it was due to old grudges. I had a long talk with her last night, and she assured me that she’d let go of the past

He turned to Shelia, his gaze encouraging. “Jade, didn’t you say last night that you were ready to bow and apologize to Ms. Frazier?”

Shelia nodded eagerly, her eyes wide and repentant. She stepped forward and bowed deep. “Debra, I’m truly sorry. I let my feelings for Mr. Nichols cloud my judgment, and I did terrible things to you out of jealousy. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.”

Debra looked at Shelia’s innocent face, her brow furrowing slightly. Shelia seemed genuinely repentant, but Debra knew better than to take things at face value.

There were only two reasons for such a drastic change: either Shelia had truly turned over a new leaf, perhaps under the influence of true love, or she was biding her time, playing the victim until she could strike back.

was the former.

her voice

hit me

it seem like Debra

would be more appropriate. Mr. Houston gave me five billion as a settlement for the slap from Mr. Odom. So, Miss Miles, if you’re

Match that amount.”

her eyes

Blair, she’d only received a million as pocket money.

to Edgar, her

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deep breath, his jaw tightening “Ms.