Chapter 270

Joy and relief washed over him. He stepped forward, needing to assure himself that she was real and not a figment of his imagination. Cetra gently patted his back. "I promised you'd be a top actor, and I won't go back on my word."

Michael pulled away, his joy transforming into a wide smile. He knew Debra wouldn't be taken down so easily. "Why?" Michael asked, a barrage of questions filling his mind. "Why did you acquire the Frazier Group? Why summon me here? Why not announce that you're still alive?"

Debra leaned back in her chair. "Didn't you always suspect I was Tracy?" Tracy was merely a pseudonym she'd used to conceal her identity from Juan. The world believed the president of McKinney Group was a man, but the real mastermind was her. Michael had always been more perceptive than others, already suspecting her connection to the McKinney Group. She knew he would understand the meaning of her summons.

Michael was silent for a moment, his mind racing. "There are rumors everywhere. Many people think you're dead. The Frazier family is in chaos, and Juan is going crazy looking for you. What's your plan?"

Debra's smile faded, her expression turning serious. "I was the daughter of the Frazier family and Juan's wife. Now I'm just me, unbound by any identity. I can do whatever I want. My final step is to divorce Juan."

Divorcing Juan seemed like a simple task, but it was fraught with complications. The Frazier and Nichols families had mutual interests and projects that bound them together. Juan had the upper hand in their marriage, leaving her with no leverage to discuss a divorce. But now, with the two families at odds due to her supposed death, and with McKinney Group and the Nichols family in opposition, the pieces were falling into place. She just needed the right opportunity to strike. Debra hoped Shelia would perform her part well.

Michael vowed, "Whatever you want to do, I'll help you."

Debra smiled, grateful for his unwavering support. "The McKinney Group will use all its resources to help you dominate the domestic and international entertainment markets. I want you to be the brightest star." Michael agreed immediately, "Okay."

Debra, noting his quick agreement, added, "This path isn't as easy as you think. Are you really ready?"

"I am," Michael paused, thinking for a moment. "But someone is blocking my way now."

"You mean Sean?" Debra asked, recalling how she'd sent Sean to Nichols Entertainment. Since she had recommended him, the Nichols Group had heavily promoted Sean, giving him all the best resources. In just a few months, Sean had risen to become Michael's rival. But all of this was within her expectations.

"Don't worry. Sean's private life is messy and full of scandals. He won't go far." She had sent Sean there precisely to deal a severe blow to Nichols Entertainment at the opportune moment.