Chapter 56

Dave was puzzled.

That was great news for the real estate industry, and everyone in the business had learned about it.

Juan furrowed his brow as he realized he hadn't contacted Debra since this morning.

"Mr. Clark, let's drink."

Shelia knew Juan was thinking about Debra. She poured him a drink despite her uneasy feelings.

Juan stood up abruptly and left the private room without a word.

"Mr. Nichols?"

The room fell into confusion, and Shelia fretted.

She found it hard to believe the land had ended up in the green zone.

In the bathroom, Debra finished washing her hands and noticed her phone vibrating on the sink. Seeing it was Juan calling, she answered, "What's up?"

"Where are you?" His tone wasn't friendly.

Confused why he was upset again, she replied, "Having a meal with friends. Can it wait until tonight?"

Shelia's timid voice came from the other end. "Juan, come back. Everyone's waiting for you."

Debra hung up without another word.

She found it absurd that he asked abo