Chapter 886
Melody watched as Sophie packed her bags, a cold smile playing on her lips. โDebra, you might have Marionโs protection in Scamar City, but overseas, your luck might just run out,โ she thought.
In Marionโs house overseas, Debra looked at the array of jewelry, designer gowns, and limited-edition bags that the maid had brought in. She glanced at the three wealthy ladies sitting across from her on the sofa and smiled. These gifts looked exquisite and quite valuable. Itโs clear that a lot of thought went into them.
Those ladies looked flattered and tried to sound humble.
โMrs. Houston, your figure is the best among all the socialites Iโve seen. Even our top models canโt compare. We just finished a top-tier luxury gown, and I thought it would be perfect for you. Only someone with your figure can do justice to this dress.โ
โMy family is in the jewelry business. Weโve been fortunate to have Mr. Houstonโs support over the years, so we wanted to give you our storeโs most prized possession. This ruby is flawless, with top-notch craftsmanship. Only such a gem can complement your grace.โ
โMrs. Houston, this is a limited-edition bag from our new store, a one-of-a-kind piece. Itโs a small token of my regard.โ
Debra leaned back on the sofa. โI appreciate your kindness. Iโve only just arrived overseas with Marion, and Iโm not familiar with many of the businesses here. I didnโt realize the Houston Group had so many partners. It seems there are plenty of opportunities for us to make money together in the future.โ
One of the ladies boasted, โOf course, Mr. Houston just has to lift a finger, and the world shakes.โ
Debra smiled but said nothing.
Another lady chimed in, โMrs. Houston, we came here today not just to bring gifts but also to invite you to some social eventsโcocktail parties, galas, and the like. It would be a great way to pass the time and get to know the other ladies in our circle.โ
The third lady nodded in agreement. โYeah, we have afternoon tea salons and ladiesโ nights almost every day. While the men are out making money, we enjoy ourselves.โ
Debra took a sip of her tea, still not engaging in the conversation. The atmosphere grew a bit awkward, but one of the ladies broke the silence. โAnd I heard that Melody Nichols arrived this morning. Many people in our circle are eager to invite her to the ladiesโ nights.โ
Debra paused mid-sip.
Another lady added, โYes, I heard she hasnโt left Seamar City in decades. I wonder what brought her overseas suddenly.โ
โIndeed,โ the third lady chimed in. โI heard sheโs quite traditional. She vowed to remain a widow and stay in Seamar City for the rest of her life. Itโs quite unusual for her to come overseas.โ
Debra set down her teacup. In her previous life, Melody never left Seamar City, not even on the day she died on the operating table. There must be a reason behind it.
One of the ladies noticed Debraโs interest and said, โI heard she was once your mother-in-law. You must know about her past with Mr. Eaton Sr.โ
โReally? Are you suggesting that they had a romantic history?โ Debra asked.
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