Chapter 57
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Chapter 57
Shelia returned to the room, her pale face catching attention.
She struggled to compose herself as she sat down. Juan noticed her pallor and asked, “Are you feeling unwell?”
In a hushed voice, Shelia replied, “Mr. Nichols, I–I think I just saw Debra.”
“Debra?”
Shelia nodded, hesitating as she continued, “Not only did I see Debra, but I also saw the two men from the auction the other day. One of them seemed very close to her.”
One name instantly came to his mind: Marion.
His eyes glinting with coldness, Juan stood up and strode towards the door.
Shelia followed him, leaving everyone else bewildered.
“It’s right ahead,” she pointed, leading the way.
Juan pushed open the door to the private room and saw Marion and Randy inside. They were toasting) each other.
Randy looked puzzled. “Juan?”
Disappointment washed over Shelia as Debra’s absence registered. But soon, she noticed the third set of utensils on the table. “Mr. Nichols, the utensils are still here.”
Juan also spotted the extra set. He asked coldly, “Where is Debra?”
“Debra?” Randy appeared confused. “Why are you asking us where your wife is?”
“Don’t play dumb. Shelia just saw her. Where is she?”
“Shelia? Who’s that?” Randy glanced at the girl standing beside Juan, suddenly realizing. “Oh, it’s you. Why did you spread false rumors about us?”
“I didn’t. I saw it!” Shelia said.
“Oh? V
What did you see?” Marion chimed in, his imposing aura making Shelia gasp for air.
She instinctively grasped Juan’s arm, finding courage in his presence. “I saw you two chatting, laughing. and drinking here. You even fed Debra and held her hand.”
She added trimmings, but Marion sneered in response.
Juan’s voice grew colder. “I’ll ask again. Where is she?”
“Excuse me!” A melodious voice suddenly sounded outside the door.
A woman in a red dress walked in, looking puzzled at the scene inside. She asked, “What’s going on?”
“You are…”
Shelia stared blankly at the unfamiliar woman, while Juan frowned.
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