Chapter 249
“Taking a leave?” Debra murmured.
She was aware of Shella’s financial struggles, which made this request for leave unusual. Moreover, interns at the McKinney Group couldn’t afford to miss days without affecting their attendance record,
Leanna voiced her thoughts, “Could it be related to what ppened yesterday?”
Debra’s frown deepened. She had hinted to Leanna about Shelia’s possible pregnancy last night, but she hadn’t expected Shelia to act so quickly.
“I see. Find a way to contact Shella and ask her what’s going on. Also, reach out to Ben, having him look into nearby hospitals and check if Shelia visited a gynecologist,”
“Will do.”
Debra hung up the phone, her gaze landing on the calendar beside her.
According to Erica, Marion and Randy would return from overseas in three days. She hoped to have everything sorted out before their return.
Shelia found herself once again at Clarissa’s small rental house. Inside, three large, intimidating men sat, their eyes gleaming with hostility.
“Have some tea, gentlemen.” Clarissa fawned over them, pouring them.
tea.
Sheha felt a chill run down her spine, but she steeled herself and
alked in.
ne men scrutinized her, their expressions unreadable.
Clarissa pulled her aside, whispering, “Why did you only come now?”
Shelia asked, “Are these you squees, owed T
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Seeing her troubled expression, Shells asked, “How do yo they want?”
Clarissa held up a finger.
“100 thousand dollars?” Shelia asked
“One million!”
“What? That’s absurd.”
Shelia freaked out, and Clarissa explained, “They’re professionals. If you want to kill Debra, they can provide after–sales serve. They guarantee no one finds Debra’s body, and no one knows it was you?
“No, it won’t work.” Shelia frowned. “If Debra disappears without a HR, Juan will keep looking for her. Only when he sees Debra’s body will have a chance to marry into the Nichols family.”
Her mother wrung her hands, her voice filled with worry. “But one million dollars. Who can come up with that kind of money?”
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