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Clearly, Jordan and Andrew shared a unique bond, though it was largely unknown to outsiders. Perhaps sensing Debra’s thoughts, Jordan turned away and said, “Don’t think you have me figured out.”

“I don’t. Just talking randomly,” Debra replied, standing up. “Alright, I’ve been here long enough. Can I go now?”

Scowling, Jordan reached out to stop her. “Wait.”

“You’ve kept me here and threatened me. What else do you want?” Debra asked.

That was his plan for revenge, but Debra hadn’t suffered any losses. On the contrary, Jordan had gotten the short end of the stick. Feeling depressed, he’d never been treated like this by any woman before.

“Do you know Juan has other women in Seamar City?” he suddenly asked.

“I do,” Debra replied casually. It was Sheila.

Debra’s indifference puzzled Jordan. “You don’t care?”

“It’s a business marriage. What’s there to care about?” Debra shrugged. “Are you trying to drive a wedge between Juan and me?”

Jordan snorted. “I’m just saying this man is unreliable. You two aren’t made for each other.”

“I know that,” Debra replied. Juan and she would get divorced sooner or later.

“Thank you for your reminder anyway. I’ll take my leave.” Debra waved at Jordan and turned to leave the private room. But before she could step out, Jordan took off his coat and threw it over her head.

“There are too many people here. Take care of yourself. Don’t just follow anyone into their car,” he said.

Debra knew he was referring to Colleen. She was aware of the relationship between the Potter and Wagner families; that’s why she had dared to get into Colleen’s car. If it were someone else, she would have had a hundred doubts.

Debra smiled and said, “I’ll take that as you caring about me.”

Jordan rolled his eyes. This woman is overly confident, he thought.

Wearing Jordan’s jacket, Debra walked out of the nightclub, unaware that a nearby camera was focused on her.

Chapter 42

The next morning, Debra’s phone vibrated on the bedside table. Thinking it was her alarm, she picked it up and saw several missed call notifications from Juan, Joe, Ralph, and Marion. A sense of foreboding washed over her.

She called Juan back, but he rejected her call.

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She then called Ralph, who answered quickly in an angry voice. “Debra! Where did you go last night?”

“Me? Hung out with my classmates,” Debra replied.

“Did you go to a nightclub?” Ralph asked.

“How did you know?” Debra frowned.

“How did I know? Someone posted your photos online, claiming you’re ‘loose,’ meeting a man in a nightclub late at night!” Ralph replied.

Debra immediately hung up, opened an app on her phone, and saw a trending post titled ‘Mrs. Nichols caught meeting a man in a nightclub late at night.’ Her mind raced. She wondered if it was Jordan’s doing, but it didn’t make sense. It wouldn’t benefit him, so it couldn’t be him. Then who?

Just then, Marion’s call came in. Debra answered, trying to sound calm. “Are you calling because of what’s trending?”