From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5 

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Shelia’s smile froze. “Why?” 

“Mr. Nichols is taking his wife tonight, so it wouldn’t be convenient for you to attend.” 

Shelia forced a smile. “Oh, so he’s taking his wife. That’s great. I didn’t want to go anyway.” 

“That’s good.” 

Shelia held her phone and bit her lip. 

Her roommates exchanged glances. 

“Shelia, did your boyfriend stand you up?” 

“I heard this event is international. Didn’t your boyfriend organize it to introduce you to some foreign entrepreneurs?” 

Facing their skeptical looks, Shelia managed a weak smile. “He has an important client to accompany. I 

shouldn’t disturb him.” 

Shelia glanced at the dress in her hands, her expression dimming. 

‘Juan never likes Debra. Why did he suddenly…. 

She tightened her grip on the dress. 

She had looked forward to tonight’s event for so long. She couldn’t just give up. 

As the night fell, Juan had a splendid black dress sent to Debra. 

He had been waiting downstairs for a while when he saw Debra descending the stairs. 

Though he had seen Deby 

surprise. 

in a burgundy dress the other day, seeing her in this outfit still took Juan by 

He hadn’t realized how beautiful Debra could be. 

“I’m ready,” Debra said, lifting her head. 

Juan pursed his lips. “I’ll have my secretary bring the car around.” 

Debra opened the door to see Joe waiting outside. 

Seeing Debra in the black dress, Joe was amazed. 

“Mrs. Nichols, you look stunning in this dress, better than Miss Miles.” 

Juan glanced at him. 

Joe realized his mistake and quickly shut his mouth. 

“It’s okay.” 

Debra didn’t care, and she got into the car. 

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Juan glared at Joe and muttered, “You won’t get your bonus this month.” 

Joe felt wronged but dared not say more. 

That was what he got for being too talkative. 

Outside the club, Juan helped Debra get out of the car 

People around them cast admiring glances at them. 

“Who’s the lady with Mr. Nichols?” 

“Seems to be Mrs. Nichols.” 

“I don’t recall seeing Mr. and Mrs. Nichols together before. They make quite the power couple.” 

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Juan took Debra’s hand. 

Debra wanted to retract her hand, but with so many people around, she had to go along with Juan. 

Debra glanced around and saw many faces she had encountered in her last life. 

Juan had a certain prestige in the business world. To be able to attend such a high–level international event, the people here were all top entrepreneurs, philanthropists, or real estate tycoons. 

Debra had studied finance to impress Juan, but it never paid off. 

Suddenly, the sound of shattered glass grabbed everyone’s attention. 

A gardener accidentally broke a vase of roses, and the manager scolded him. 

“Where did this old man come from? Get him out of here!” the manager barked. 

“Hold on.” 

Debra stepped forward, picking up the roses from the ground. She noticed they were carefully pruned and 

rare. 

“This man ruined Mr. Houston’s flowers and startled the guests. Let me have him removed,” said the 

manager. 

“If it’s broken, just ask him to prepare a new one,” Debra said. “These roses were brought by Mr. Houston for everyone’s enjoyment. How about each lady take one to appreciate his gesture?” Debra suggested. 

Everyone nodded, and the manager waved off the gardener. 

Juan stepped forward, lowering his voice. “I didn’t expect you to liven up the atmosphere here.” 

Debra shrugged. “Just trying to please Mr. Houston.” 

Outside the club, Shelia stepped out of a taxi in a black dress, feeling strange gazes around her. 

She ignored them and tried to enter the club. 

The security guard glanced at the taxi and stopped her “Miss, do you have an invitation?” 

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