Chapter 476

Melody’s voice trembled with anger and disbelief. “At least Debra didn’t kill my great-grandson, unlike Shelia. I’ve already been more than lenient by not sending her to prison. Yet you bailed her out. How can you be so foolish? I trained you for so many years. Why are you still stubborn?”

Juan remained composed, looking at her without a word. Sophie approached to advise him. “Sir, you know Miss Miles’ character. How could you even consider…”

Juan cut her off. “I’ve made my decision. I will take responsibility for Shelia. I’ll get engaged to her and take care of her for life.”

Melody stumbled, her hand clutching her chest as if she might collapse. Sophie rushed to her side, offering support.

“How could I have a grandson like you?”

Juan ignored her outburst, turning away and heading upstairs.

Across town, in his office, Edgar watched the news on TV and kicked over the table.

“What’s going on?” he barked.

Chace bowed his head, replying, “Sir, I don’t know.”

Edgar’s voice boomed. “I told you to guard outside the ward last night. What did you do? Did you even hear their conversation?”

Juan loved Debra deeply. It made no sense for him to suddenly decide to divorce Debra and marry Shelia. There had to be more to the story.

“Go check this out right now. Find out if this is true,” Edgar growled. He had gone to great lengths to establish himself in Seamar City, becoming Jade’s fiancé to manage the Blair family and expand the Odom family’s business. And now, Juan was threatening to ruin everything.

Edgar couldn’t believe Juan would marry Shelia. When Shelia was pregnant, Juan didn’t want anything to do with her. What made him suddenly change his mind? Did he do this for Debra? Juan is known for his cunning tactics, but sacrificing his marriage is unbelievable.

Edgar’s phone rang, interrupting his thoughts. He frowned at the unknown number before answering.

Juan’s deep voice came through. “Mr. Odom, welcome to challenge my position.”

“Juan?”

“Mark my word. Seamar City is my territory. You have no right to touch it.”

Juan hung up, leaving Edgar seething with rage. He threw the phone to the ground, his voice filled with fury. “This is unbelievable!”

“Sir,” Chace said.

Edgar grabbed Chace by the collar. “Contact Shelia. Tell her to come to me immediately.”

“Sir, since this morning, Miss Miles has been unreachable.”

“Unreachable?” Edgar laughed coldly. “Fine, let’s go tell Declan that she is not Jade at all.”