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Chapter 469

Author: Cozy Season
"A marriage certificate can't trap me, Juan. Do you even look like the head of the Nichols family right now?"

Debra delivered this scathing remark and walked out.

Juan stood there, a mocking smile playing on his lips. He knew he didn't embody the image of the Nichols family head at that moment.

The family always expected their leaders to prioritize the family's interests above all else. With the Frazier family bankrupt and Debra having lost her chance to be Mrs. Nichols, it was time to find a more suitable candidate.

Yet, despite Debra publicly asking for a divorce months ago, Juan still hadn't agreed. The elders of the Nichols family were growing increasingly unhappy with him, but they couldn't force him to change his mind.

Juan watched Debra's retreating figure, his expression darkening. Joe approached cautiously and said, "Sir, Mr. Hardy is still waiting upstairs."

"Tell me what happened tonight in detail," Juan said, regaining his composure.

He was unaware that Melody had de
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