Chapter 11

Sheila lowered her head and stood timidly by Juan’s side. Juan’s indifferent gaze reminded Debra of things from her past life, and her heart sank. She had intended to thank him, but it seemed Juan didn’t care at all.

“I’m tired. Do as you please,” Debra said, heading upstairs. Her thoughts were no longer on Juan and Sheila. If Aaron could easily make his move on her, others could too. She couldn’t always rely on Juan without any ability to protect herself.

The next day, Debra prepared to leave early, only to find Juan’s grandmother sitting in the living room. Sheila stood nearby, looking aggrieved.

“Melody?” Debra frowned. Melody Nichols rarely visited. Debra wondered what brought her here.

“I heard from Juan that you spent ten billion dollars on a piece of land,” Melody said, her tone holding a hint of reproach.

Debra sat down and poured tea for Melody. “That’s true.”

“And were you kidnapped last night?”

Debra lowered her gaze. “Yes.”

“We’re not an ordinary family. Once a woman marries, she should stay out of the limelight. Business is a man’s affair. Your priority is to conceive a child, to deter those with ill intentions,” Melody advised sternly, casting a meaningful glance at Sheila.

Debra looked at Sheila, who said pitifully, “Mrs. Nichols Sr., I just…”

“You have no right to speak here,” Melody cut her short. Sheila was speechless.

“Juan’s taste is getting worse. He lets anyone in here.” Melody’s disdain towards Sheila reminded Debra of things from her past life. Melody had protected her and despised Sheila, though it didn’t last long. Eventually, the Frazier family fell, and she couldn’t conceive. Sheila returned from abroad and became a support for Juan. Sheila did everything to please Melody and finally gained her favor. It all boiled down to self-interest.

Juan, who was leaving for work, overheard Melody’s words and frowned. “Grandma, Sheila is a college student I sponsor. She was injured last night, so I asked her to stay here. Don’t blame her.”

Chapter 12

Melody sneered, “That’s your thinking, but she might not see it that way. I came early and found her preparing breakfast. I didn’t know when the Nichols family got a new hostess.”

Sheila turned pale. She had wanted to make breakfast and wait for Juan to wake up, but Melody arrived before she could finish cooking. She didn’t even have a chance to explain before her intentions were exposed.

“Madam, I just wanted to make breakfast to thank Debra and Mr. Nichols. I didn’t mean anything else,” Sheila stuttered.

Debra saw her reaction and realized how inexperienced she was. Melody had seen all kinds of women. At a glance, she could see through Sheila’s thoughts.