Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5

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

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.

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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