Chapter 24

“How’s it going?” Randy asked.

“She passed,” Marion replied.

“She passed? Really?” Randy paused, finding it hard to believe. “You didn’t use your connections, did you?”

“She got in by herself. It has nothing to do with me.”

“Oh my!” Randy was astonished. “Debra is quite something. But wait, wasn’t her major linguistics? That’s not related to this at all.”

“Debra is a language genius, a woman who got her master’s degree at seventeen. She’s not stupid.” The moment Debra secured that piece of land, he sensed her determination. Things started to get more interesting.

The next day, at noon, Debra leaned against the window, reading a finance book. Sophie knocked on the door, reporting, “Madam, the dressmaker and stylist are here. Is this the right time for you?”

“Is there something?” Debra asked.

“Don’t you attend the family banquet tonight?”

Debra frowned. There had been too much going on these days, and she almost forgot about returning to her family that night. She rubbed her temples. If it weren’t for the monthly family banquet tradition, she wouldn’t be willing to go.

“I see. Send them in.” Debra put down her book.

The Frazier family used to be a large clan, so they continued the tradition of holding a family banquet every month. And for this banquet, every member of the Frazier family had to attend.

“Where’s Juan?”

“Mr. Nichols went out early this morning, probably for something important.”

Debra took out her phone and dialed Juan’s number. He answered quickly.

“Tonight is the Frazier family’s banquet, and you…” Before Debra could finish, Juan interrupted, “I have things to attend to.”

“Okay, I see.” Debra hung up.

Sophie advised, “Why not talk to Mr. Nichols again? This is the first time you’ve gone back to your family since you got married. If he doesn’t go with you, people might gossip.”

In fact, Debra was aware of what she would face if Juan didn’t go with her. “It’s okay. I’m used to it anyway.” Even without Juan by her side, she wouldn’t be afraid of facing gossip from those nosy relatives.

As the sky darkened, Debra arrived at the Frazier family house. Most of the Frazier family members were already there. As soon as the gate opened, everyone’s eyes fell on Debra. She was wearing a blue dress, looking elegant and noble.

“Guess who’s back? Ms. Frazier,” Rosalie Copeland mocked. “Why didn’t Juan come with you? Did you guys fight? I’ve told you before; it’s much better to marry into the Copeland family. The Nichols family doesn’t seem to value you much.”

“Isn’t the youngest in your family almost forty? These people like second marriages. I don’t have that preference,” Debra retorted.

Rosalie gave her a stern look. Ralph Frazier nudged her, stopping her from saying more.

“Debra, don’t argue with Rosalie. She’s just worried you might be mistreated by the Nichols family.”

Debra then softened her attitude.