Chapter 338

The Emerald Hotel’s restaurant area was exclusively reserved by Juan. The lighting was dim, and retro music played softly. The chef meticulously arranged the dishes, their presentation creating an ambiguous mood.

Debra glanced at the food, her expression cool and detached. “I thought you came to sign the divorce papers.” Earlier that day, there had been a significant uproar at the Nichols Group. The resentment toward her was palpable, and she couldn’t believe Melody hadn’t intervened in such a high-pressure situation. Juan was supposed to discuss the divorce, not arrange a private dinner.

“Does Marion know about your relationship with Tracy?” Juan suddenly asked.

Debra frowned. “What do you mean?”

Juan replied, “Tracy opposed the Nichols Group for your sake. Before your accident, you had the Frazier Group merge with his company. Your relationship must be special.”

Realization dawned on Debra. Juan believed she’d only succeeded with the Frazier Group because of Tracy. He’d never believed a woman like her could elevate the family on her own, and certainly not Debra, who used to follow him around, as the owner of the McKinney Group.

“So, you think I have a thing with Tracy?” Debra said, swirling her wine. “I just wonder what kind of relationship you think we have—whether it’s something in bed or…”

Juan’s composure cracked—a rare sight. “Debra, I failed you, so I kept quiet no matter what you did. But you shouldn’t degrade yourself like this.”

“You just don’t understand me. If you don’t want a divorce, then there’s no point in finishing this meal,” Debra stated indifferently, rising from her chair.

Juan quickly moved behind her, wrapping his arms around her. Debra snapped, “Let go of me!”

Juan’s voice was low and desperate. “That day at the police station, you deliberately let me go. You still have feelings for me, don’t you?”

Debra stopped struggling.

Noticing her lack of resistance, Juan felt a surge of relief, but Debra’s cold voice cut through the air. “I let you go because you had nothing to do with the matter. That’s all.”

The driver dropped Shelia off at the hotel entrance. Through the glass window, she saw Juan hugging Debra from behind, her eyes widening in fury. She stormed into the hotel; the security guards failed to stop her. She rushed to Debra, pulled her away, and slapped her.

Shelia snarled, “You bitch! You’re about to get a divorce and still trying to seduce Juan. You’re disgusting!”

Her loud voice startled nearby customers, drawing curious glances toward the restaurant. Juan immediately pulled Shelia away from Debra. “Have you lost your mind? How dare you come here and make a scene?”

Shelia’s eyes blazed. “If you dare to be with Debra here, why shouldn’t I come? Don’t forget I’m carrying your child. Melody has promised me that once you two are divorced, I’ll marry you. How can you treat me like this?”