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    Melody''s eyes widened in disbelief, as she hadn''t expected such disrespect from the police chief.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    "You!"


    "Mr. Hardy, take it easy." Marion interjected. "Juan is an important person. Arresting him like this isn''t good for anyone. I think, after taking the statement, if there''s no issue, you should just let him go."


    Eager to please him, Pedro quickly agreed, "You''re absolutely right, Mr. Houston. We''ll do as you say."


    Melody''s face fell instantly, her displeasure evident in the deepening lines of her frown.


    Marion''s tone shifted, his voice taking on a stern edge. "However, Mrs. Nichols Sr. doesn''t understand the rules. Someone should properly teach her."


    A chill ran up Melody''s spine, and she shivered involuntarily. Hester, sensing Melody''s difort, stepped forward.


    "Mrs. Nichols Sr. is quite elderly. Don''t be so harsh," she said.


    Marion ignored her, and Pedro rebuked her, "Who are you? Mrs. Nichols Sr. doesn''t understand the rules, but I''ve let it go because of her age. Are you also ignorant of the rules?"


    "I..." Hester struggled to find a response.


    Melody interjected, her voice sharp and defensive. "Hester is my future granddaughter-in-w. Mr. Hardy, you''d better watch your words, or when Juanes out, you''ll be in trouble."


    Pedro was momentarily intimidated by Juan''s influence. With Juan''s retribution hanging heavy in the air, he didn''t dare to say anything harsh anymore.


    Debra, who had been silent throughout the exchange, chuckled. "Mrs. Nichols Sr., bing Juan''s wife seems too easy. Why does it change every few days? I remember that Miss Miles, who was pregnant, also wanted to marry into your family. Is Juan nning to have two wives?''


    Melody sneered, "That''s our family matter and none of your business.


    Just then, Juan emerged from the interrogation room. His gaze fell on Debra, his expression unreadable.


    Melody regained her confidence. "Mr. Hardy, can we leave now?"


    Before Pedro could respond, one of the officers approached, a file in hand. "Sir, we''ve questioned him. The charges of kidnapping and rape are true. Should we file a case?


    Melody''s face contorted with fury. "What? You must be mistaken. Thisdy here is Juan''s fiancée. How could he possibly do something as absurd as kidnapping his ex-wife? Is someone forcing you to falsify evidence?"


    Her gaze shifted to Marion, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.


    Hester, taking her cue from Melody, chimed in, "Mr. Hardy, there must be a misunderstanding. Juan and I are in love. He would never betray me and do such a thing."


    That''s funny. The man begging me not to divorce him is already in love with Miss Vargas. It seems Mr. Nichols is truly a fickle man. Maybe he says such things to all women," Debra said, looking at Juan.


    Juan looked back at her and spoke calmly. "In my heart, Debra is my only wife. I only love her.