From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263 

Debra brushed off Marion’s joke, but the next morning, Seamar City was abuzz with an astonishing rumor. 

Caleb had relinquished control of the entire Houston family assets to Marion, propelling him to the head of the family overnight. 

When Debra saw the news, she was taken aback. Caleb was a cunning and calculating man; he wouldn’t surrender his power without a reason. 

Marion must have done something to compel Caleb to hand ove he reins of the Houston family. 

The Houston family, despite their lower profile in recent years, still wielded significant influence in Seamar City. According to the timeline from her previous life, Marion shouldn’t have been recognized as the successor for another three years. 

Yet, here they were, with Marion acknowledged as the heir and in control of all family assets ahead of schedule. Debra was naturally astonished. 

This sudden shift in power dynamics meant that the inevitable conflict between Marion and Juan was now imminent. With the recent blows from the McKinney Group, Juan was likely no match for Marion’s newly acquired influence and resources. 

Meanwhile, Juan received the hospital’s test results, confirming Shelia’s pregnancy. The timeline indicated that the child was indeed his. 

In the grand hall of the Nichols family estate, Joe escorted Shelia to stand before Juan. The atmosphere was tense, and Melody had been promptly informed of the situation. Standing behind her, Melody wore a sullen expression, her jealousy barely concealed. 

Now that Debra was finally out of the picture, another woman was 

staking a claim on Juan. 

It seemed her ambitions to become Juan’s wife were slipping further 

out of reach. 

Juan sat on the sofa, his eyes fixed on the test results. Melody broke the silence, her voice steady yet concerned. 

“Juan, is this true?” 

Juan remained silent, his jaw clenched. Melody understo 

that Juan 

and Shelia had indeed been involved, and the child was likely his. 

Shelia, seizing the opportunity, spoke up. “Juan, I’m carrying your first child, and Mrs. Nichols Sr. has been longing for a great–grandson. You wouldn’t want to disappoint her, would you?” 

Juan’s frown deepened. Melody had been eagerly awaiting news of a great–grandchild, her hopes pinned on Debra. But months had passed since their marriage, and there had been no announcement. The 

possibility of a great–grandson, even under these circumstances, was not something Melody could easily dismiss. 

Juan’s tone was bland as he addressed Joe, “Take her to the hospital and terminate the pregnancy.” 

Shelia gasped, her hands instinctively protecting her belly. “Juan, are you crazy? This is your child!” 

The child was also her last straw. She would never let Juan do that to 

her. 

Melody frowned, her disapproval evident. “This is your first child, Juan. How can you be so heartless?”