Chapter 60

In her previous life, after marrying Juan, Debra followed Melody’s advice that the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach. So, despite never having touched a household chore, she started cooking various dishes. But Juan never tried her cooking. He loved Sheila more.

When breakfast was ready, Juan noticed nothing was prepared for him. Frowning, he asked, “Where’s mine?”

“Cook for yourself,” Debra replied indifferently.

Juan was annoyed. “Debra Frazier!”

Debra ignored him, nibbling on her bread. Since she no longer cared for him, she saw no reason to please him.

“I’m done,” she said, finishing her meal. She took the dishes to the kitchen and prepared to leave with her bag.

Juan asked, “Where are you going?”

“I have class this morning.”

“Take the day off.”

“Are you sick?” Debra finally lost her temper. Juan had been unusually hostile that morning. He’d given their housekeeper the day off, then demanded breakfast, and now he wanted her to skip class.

After a moment of silence, Juan asked, “What’s going on with that piece of land?”

Finally, he got down to business. Debra had thought he wouldn’t ask. That explained his strange behavior. It was all about money.

“I’ve sold it,” Debra replied.

“What? To whom?”

“It’s my business. I don’t need to explain to you.”

“Debra!” Juan’s voice grew colder. “Do you know how much that land is worth now?”

“I don’t know. I just knew I’d held onto it for so long, and when the chance came to sell, I took it.”

“You!” Juan’s frustrated look amused Debra.

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“What’s wrong, Mr. Nichols? Didn’t you look down on that land before? Suddenly finding it valuable?”

Juan took a deep breath. “Who did you sell it to?”

Debra remained silent, and he asked again, “Did you know beforehand that the land would be designated as green space?” He had spent all night thinking: there was no other explanation. Only a lunatic would buy a piece of sewage land for ten billion dollars. Before, he thought Debra was crazy, but now he suspected she had done this on purpose.

“No kidding. I don’t have your foresight or vision. How could I plan that? I just sold the land on a whim. You’re overthinking it,” Debra said sincerely.

For a moment, Juan doubted himself. Maybe he had indeed overthought it.

Met with his silence, Debra didn’t want to continue the topic. “Can I go now?”

“No, you can’t.”

“Is there anything else?” Debra glanced at the time. It was a long way from there to Arcane Academy. She’d be late if she didn’t leave immediately.

“I asked Joe to help you ask for leave. Go shopping with me later.”

“Shopping?” She stared at him in disbelief.

Juan couldn’t bear that look. He enunciated, “Do you think one public display of affection is enough? Do you know how much damage your nightclub rendezvous has done to the company?”