Chapter 285

Debra glanced down at Juan's hand, her eyes flashing with defiance. "What's this, Mr. Nichols? Trying to take me away by force?"

Juan remained silent for a moment, his jaw tightening. "Don't push me, Debra."

Debra scoffed, undeterred. "You may be powerful, but this isn't a place for you to throw your weight about."

Juan's grip on her arm tightened. "You know very well whether I dare to act up here or not. If you come with me now, we can still keep our decency."

Debra coldly shook off his hand. "Sorry, that's not going to happen."

Suddenly, the gate to the villa burst open, and a group of people rushed in. The commotion sent the maids scattering in panic.

Rosalie hid behind Ralph, her voice a frightened whisper. "Honey, what do we do now?"

Juan said, "I'll say it one more time. Come with me."

Debra stood her ground, and the standoff continued.

The first to crack was Rosalie, her voice shrill with panic. "Debra, I told you to go with Mr. Nichols, but you wouldn't listen. Why are