In the evening, Erica''s new real estate project wasunched at the Emerald Hotel with a banquet. Erica, partly a member of the Houston family, attracted a lot of attention with thisunch. Debra received an invitation and arrived in a striking aqua-blue dress, instantly bing the center of attention.


    "Debra!"Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Erica rushed over in her high heels and gave Debra a warm hug. Randy, who was holding the dress for Erica, quickly kept up.


    "Slow down! You''re still wearing heels!"


    Ignoring him, Erica eximed, "Thisunch is going to make me billions. Can''t I celebrate?"


    "Do as you please," Randy said, daring not to go against Erica.


    Debra looked around, but Marion was nowhere to be seen.


    Perhaps he had given up after receiving that message. That worked out just fine.


    Debra caught sight of a familiar figure outside the door. It was Shelia in a white dress, followed by Martin Parker, GM of the Nichols Group. He said ingratiatingly, "Mr. Nichols couldn''t make it today. Let me show you around. Mr. Nichols has high hopes for this real estate project. It holds great value. This is a great opportunity to learn new things and meet new people."


    Shelia nodded in understanding. The Emerald Hotel wasn''t overly luxurious, but she appreciated Martin''s efforts.


    Juan was indeed angry about the decline in her grades, but he hadn''t given up on her.


    This arrangement would pave the way for her future career.


    Just then, Shelia spotted Debra and Erica not far away.


    Erica''s presence daunted her.


    She remembered that Erica was on Randy and Marion''s team.


    Erica spotted Shelia too and frowned. "Who invited her? Is she even worthy of appearing here?"


    "Juan sent her over," Debra said ndly.


    Juan doted on Shelia a lot. Shelia offended Ericast time, and Juan probably intended for her to make amends at this event. Debra just hadn''t expected Juan to consider so much about Shelia.


    "This mistress has no sense of shame." Erica immediately ordered the security, "Escort her out!" Shelia stepped forward hastily. "Miss Mathis, it was my faultst time. I want to apologize to you." Her voice was loud enough for everyone around to hear.


    Shelia had a knack for ying innocent and seeking sympathy. Debra had seen it too many times.


    Not falling for it, Erica said coldly, "No need for apologies. You''re not wee here. Security! Escort her


    out!"


    Shelia turned to Debra and pleaded bitterly, "Debra, you know I''m not like that. My rtionship with Mr. Nichols is pure. Why did you speak ill of me to Miss Mathis?"