My Gentle Wife is a Real Divine Being

Chapter 497

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The specter of her past loomed large, and the last thing Shelia wanted was for it to be paraded in public. Joe’s hint was as subtle as a freight train, his implication crystal clear…

The Nichols family couldn’t afford to welcome a former mistress, fresh off the heels of a lost child, into their esteemed household. They needed to maintain appearances, present a united front, and resurrect their floundering reputation and finances.

Declan, grasping the situation, said, “Jade, don’t make a scene.”

“Dad…”

“I understand Mr. Nichols‘ concerns,” Declan said, turning his attention back to Joe. “He’s doing what’s best for the Nichols family. Since you’ve divorced Debra, how long must my daughter wait?

Juan remained silent, leaving Joe to fill the void. “Six months. The contract with Ms. Frazier ends in six months. Until then, Miss Blair will have to be patient.”

Shelia bristled, “Why should I wait? The position of Mrs. Nichols should be mine!”

“Silence!” Declan barked.

back

six months it is.

Juan nodded. “Naturally.”

Mr. Nichols isn’t engaged to Miss Blair, our business dealings with the Blair family will

in relief. Aligning with the Nichols family meant

worry, Mr. Nichols. I’ll make sure Shelia understands her place. We won’t cause

“Good.”

out of the room despite her

need to talk to

him? The situation is clear, and it won’t

Shelia’s face contorted with

and now he was reneging, still entangled with Debra. It

I can’t stand watching Debra still take that position. You need to

This is a warning. If you step out of line,

by a cold, calculating gaze.

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