Chapter 172

Debra handed the ring box back to Juan.

"Give this to the girl you truly like. I've grown tired of being Mrs. Nichols."

With those words, she turned and began to walk away, leaving Juan frozen in place.

Later that evening, Debra returned to her apartment. The online world was abuzz with news about the McKinney Group and the Nichols Group. Rumors had spread like wildfire overnight, each one more sensational than the last.

Some claimed that the Nichols Group was on the brink of collapse, losing its position as the top player in the industry. Others suggested that the McKinney Group's owner was a powerful figure beyond Juan's reach. Further rumors insinuated that Juan was merely a pawn and that Tracy had come to claim his rightful position.

Erica couldn't stop laughing as she read the news. Debra leaned on the couch and sighed.

"Your laughter is going to collapse the bed. You don't want to disturb those downstairs."

"But this is funny. I'd love to see Juan's reaction when he reads