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Debra’s indifference was a mirror of Juan's callousness. She used him just as he had used others. They were cut
from the scloth.
Juan cast a frosty glance towards Shelia, his voice dropping to a low growl. “I'm warning you, Shelia. If you dare
employ any underhanded tactics to harm Debra, | won't stand idly by.”
Shelia blanched and reached out to grab his hand. “Debra doesn’t spare you a thought. She doesn’t care for you
at all. But | truly love you. Remember the joy we shared that night?”
“Enough!” Juan snapped, shaking off her hand.
His eyes flashed with a dark intensity. “Never mention that night again. If you value your position at Tyson
Enterprises, cease testing my patience. Otherwise, I'll ensure that Arcane Academy kicks you out.”
Shelia froze in place, knowing Juan wasn’t issuing blank threats. His actions were always harsher than his words.
Juan turned on his heel and strode away, leaving Shelia rooted to the spot, a dejected figure in his wake. Joe
glanced at her and said, “Miss Miles, consider yourself fortunate that Mr. Nichols hasn't exposed your deceit.
Know your place and abandon these fantasies of becoming Mrs.
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Nichols.”
Then he followed Juan out of the room.
Shelia’s hands clenched into tight fists. “You think you can dismissso easily? | won't let you have your way.
The title of Mrs. Nichols is mine, and mine alone.”
Across town, in the office, Debra gently pushed Michael's hand away.” Everyone's left for the day.”
Michael offered a warm smile. “Who said | was merely helping you? |
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was genuinely concerned you might be having a fever.”
Debra poured herself a steaming cup of tea. Michael continued, “But
you seem as full of life as ever, so | suppose you're fine.”
Setting the teapot down, Debra asked, “Is your work here nearly complete?”
“I'll be wrapping up tomorrow,” Michael confirmed, raising an eyebrow.” Missalready?”
She scoffed, “Don’t flatter yourself. I'm just concerned that once you're gone, things might becmore
challenging for me.”
Lately, the female employees at the company had been treating her with open hostility, whispering rumors that
she was a power-hungry opportunist.
Seven spread lies that she had been a call girl during her school. days, taking on questionable jobs to make
ends meet.
She knew Shelia was the puppet master behind these rumors, but she couldn’t be bothered to engage in such
petty games.
The McKinney Group's issues were more pressing, and she refused to waste her energy on trivial matters.
Michael's brow furrowed in concern. “Have they started giving you
trouble?”
“Not yet,” Debra replied. “But | suspect that they will do that once you're gone.”
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The female employees had been cautious while Michael was present, but Debra feared that his departure would
embolden them.
Michael fell silent for a moment, considering the situation. Debra reached out, giving his shoulder a reassuring
pat. “I'll face whatever comes my way. | will be okay.”
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Michael chuckled, covering her hand with his own. “As your loyal partner, | won't let anyone bully you.”
She eyed him warily. “What are you planning?”
He merely winked, placing a finger on his lips. “It's a secret.”
Debra shook her head, baffled by his cryptic response.
The following day, news of Michael's departure spread like wildfire through the company..
Debra returned to her desk, only to find her once-organized workspace in chaos. Files were strewn about
haphazardly, and her computer
monitor was plastered with sticky notes.
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