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    Debra stared at the mountain of debt, her eyes widening as she took in the staggering figures. What had started as a few thousand had snowballed into hundreds of thousands, then millions, and finally tens of millions. Each page was a huge debt, a testament to Ralph''s desperation. She could almost see him, hunched over a desk, signing away his soul one IOU at a time. These debts had been umting for four years. She looked up at Andrew. "You knew about these all along?"


    "I had a rough idea."


    "So, you also know who reported me?"


    Andrew remained silent, but his eyes spoke volumes. Debra understood immediately. Who else could it be?


    In her past life, she had been a housewife, uninvolved in the Frazier family''s business. Ralph had no reason to resent her.


    But in this life, she had taken control, changing the status quo and threatening Ralph''s power. With the Frazier Group now under the McKinney Group''s umbre, an ounting of the past years'' books was inevitable.


    The shortfall would eventuallye to light. As the year''s end approached, Ralph had made his move. A chill settled over Debra''s heart.


    She had suspected Ben, even her closest allies, but never Ralph. The betrayal cut deep, leaving her feeling adrift and alone..


    Andrew said, "This is your family''s issue. I''ve given you the evidence. If it''s too much for you, I can handle


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    Debra shook her head. "I don''t understand. Why did Ralph agree to hand over the Frazier Group to the McKinney Group when I was presumed dead? Didn''t he foresee this day?"


    Andrew looked at her calmly, his voice devoid of emotion. "At that time, you were dead. Thepany''s legal representative was you. Even if the McKinney Group went to court, who do you think would end up responsible for the financial losses?"


    The harsh truth settled over Debra like a shroud. She had been presumed dead, and Ralph had seen opportunity. With the Frazier Group under the McKinney Group''s control, he could still enjoy the dividends and benefits while pinning the losses on her, the supposedly deceased.


    But Ralph hadn''t anticipated her return from the dead.


    "People''s hearts are hard to predict. Don''t be too upset, Address the matter at hand," Andrew advised.


    Public opinion was firmly against Debra, with news of her embezzling one billion dors spreading like wildfire.


    Even Ralph''s past corruption and bribery were now attributed to her. The sheer scale of the usations was staggering. It would take decades to clear her name, and with the added corruption charges, she was looking at a lifetime behind bars.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    The Frazier family would fall back into Ralph''s hands. Her only kin in this world had masterfully yed her. She found itughable to misce her trust.


    "Thank you, Mr. Andrew Potter. I know what to do," Debra said, her voice heavy with resignation.


    Andrew struggled to hold himself together. Debra snapped back to reality and asked, "Mr. Andrew Potter, are you feeling unwell?"


    "I''m okay." Andrew''s voice was unsteady,cking its usual calmness.


    His bodyguard immediately stepped forward. "Mr. Andrew Potter is having a health issue. I''ll get a doctor right away.