Chapter 27

Chapter 27

In her last life, Juan could have helped her, but he hadn't, merely watching from the sidelines.

Thinking about it, Debra pulled her hand away from Juan's.

Juan wrinkled his brows.

Fortunately, no one noticed her movement.

After the banquet, Juan and Debra left, hand in hand. Once outside, Debra withdrew her hand at the right moment.

Juan felt uneasy.

After a while, Debra spoke up. "Why did you come?"

"Knowing they'd make things difficult for you, why did you still come alone?"

Debra paused. "I asked you."

"It's Shelia's birthday today. I had to make a quick visit," Juan said.

"Shelia's birthday?" Debra was surprised. "Then why did you come?"

Juan always seemed to prioritize Shelia.

Juan frowned. "This banquet concerns the relationship between the Frazier and Nichols families. I have to come."

"A grandiose excuse," Debra muttered.

Juan didn't catch that. "What were you saying?"

Debra didn't reply. In her last life, Juan knew it was the Frazier family's banque