Debra nced down at Juan''s hand, her eyes shing 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 ce 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 youe 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 vi burst open, and a group of people rushed in. Themotion 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 you so stubborn? Do we have to go this far?"


    She mmed her thigh in frustration, her voice rising to a near-hysterical pitch. "The Frazier family is going to be ruined by you!"Content provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    "Shut up!" Ralph snapped, his face reddening with fury.


    He pointed an usatory finger at Juan. "The biggest regret of my life is marrying Debra to a beast like you. Do you think there''s now in Seamar City? Juan, you''re too arrogant!" Juan cast a cold nce at Ralph. "In Seamar City, my word is thew."


    Just then, the sound of slow pping echoed from outside the door,


    followed by Marion''s voice. "Your word is thew? I''m impressed."


    Momentster, a group of people wielding electric batons stormed in, standing in opposition to Juan''s men.


    Marion entered the room, a smile ying on his lips, but his eyes were icy cold.


    "Marion?" Ralph was bewildered, wondering when Marion had gotten. involved in this.


    Marion stood by Debra''s side, his hands sped behind his back. "Today, you''re not taking anyone away. But you might be able to take something else."


    He threw a sh drive at Juan''s feet, his voice calm and measured. "The things you people have done over the years are recorded on this drive. Each entry is enough to take down the Nichols family. Aren''t you going to take a look?"


    Joe picked up the sh drive, his brow furrowed with concern. He walked to Juan''s side, whispering, "Sir, the Houston family used to have military influence. These people are all veterans or third-generation military personnel from Caleb''s side. They''re loyal to the Houston family. We can''t confront them directly and suffer losses."


    Juan''s brow furrowed. If he gave up now, he didn''t know if he''d get another chance to be close to Debra.


    Debra smiled faintly, saying, "Mr. Nichols, a businessman should value peace to make money and assess the situation. It''s clear who has the upper hand now."


    Juan spoke, his voice a low growl. "What if I''m determined to take you away?


    "Then you''ll have to step over my dead body." Melody''s voice rang out from outside the vi.


    She arrived with great force, her face pale but determined. Presumably, she hade straight from the hospital.