Chapter 1005

Joe never thought Juan would be so heartless. When they found Shelia’s body, they figured out the details. Shelia was killed by a bullet, rather than fire. It didn’t take a genius to figure out that Juan was behind it. Even so, Shelia was still Juan’s wife before she died. If her funeral wasn’t properly arranged, it would raise suspicions and wouldn’t be good for the Nichols family or Juan.

“Joe, should we listen to Mr. Nichols?” asked one of the guards.

Joe thought for a moment. “Let’s go back and consult Mrs. Nichols Sr.”

At the old house of the Nichols family, Melody listened to Joe’s report and frowned. “Juan is being foolish. So are you? No matter what, Shelia was his wife. Even if they divorced after her death, the funeral must be grand. Make the arrangements.”

“Yes, Mrs. Nichols Sr.”

After Joe left, Melody asked Sophie to bring her a mirror. She looked at her aged, weary reflection and felt a bit down. She was no longer young and beautiful. That explained Bert’s disinterest.

“Sophie, do you think I’ve gotten old?”

“Why would you say so?”

“I just feel like I have more wrinkles. My skin is sagging, and my eyes are dull.”

Melody sighed, recalling how she had spent her youth maintaining the Nichols family’s fortune. With her current looks, she couldn’t attract anyone.

“Compared to others your age, you look very young, like you’re only 50.”

“Really?”

When she was young, Melody had worked hard to maintain her figure and appearance, a way to keep her husband’s heart. But as she aged, her skin and figure had declined. During her stay at the Eaton Mansion, she saw the prosperity of Bert’s family. After all these years, he was still handsome, and her widowed heart stirred.

Finally, Melody couldn’t help but say, “I heard there’s a popular program that can make you look young again. I don’t know if it’s true.”

“Uh, I haven’t heard of it,” Sophie replied. Sensing Melody’s displeasure, she quickly added, “It must be true; otherwise, why would so many people be eager to try it?”

Melody nodded. “That’s what I’m talking about. Go and make an appointment for me. Don’t let anyone know, or it will damage my reputation.”

“Well…”

“Hurry up.”

Sophie found it ridiculous but did as she was told. A 70-year-old lady wanting plastic surgery was just too absurd. Melody had never mentioned this before. Sophie didn’t know what had gotten into her.

Meanwhile, the news that the Nichols family was planning a grand funeral for Shelia quickly spread across the internet. Just a year ago, Shelia had gone from a college student to Miss Blair, with scandals of being a homewrecker and having a miscarriage. No one had expected her to die in a fire not long after she became Mrs. Nichols. Her funeral soon became the talk of the town.