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    Hannah approached Juan with aposed smile.


    "Mr. Nichols, everything is fine. Why not take a seat and enjoy the show first?


    Juan''s brow furrowed in impatience. "Debra is sick. Why didn ou tell me?"


    Hannah maintained her calm demeanor. "While Ms. Frazier is indeed under the weather, it won''t impact the program. Moreover, it''s Ms. Frazier''s express wish that the show must go on,


    Joe asked, "Sir, should we proceed?"


    Juan remained silent, and Hannah added, "Mr. Nichols, the show is about to start. I''m sure you don''t mind this little dy." Hannah leaned in and whispered, "Ms. Frazier will be here soon. Don''t worry."


    At her reassurance, Juan''s frown eased slightly.


    Just then, the guests and judges arrived. Many of them came to greet Juan and Edgar.


    "Mr. Nichols, Mr. Odom, it''s a pleasure to meet you."


    Hannah stepped aside and wiped her sweat. Debra had certainly passed the responsibility to her effectively. The man before her was none other than the formidable Juan. Angering him could potentially jeopardize her career at Potter Entertainment. Meanwhile, a group of female trainees huddled backstage, craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the handsome figures outside. "Wow, it''s really Mr. Nichols."


    Eve, with a confident smile, adjusted her hair and walked towards the two


    men.


    Mr. Odom, Mr. Nichols, I''m trainee Eve. My father is the chairman of Potter Entertainment. Mr. Odom, we''ve met before," she said. Edgar, ever the gentleman, nodded politely. "Good luck with your performance."


    "Thank you, Mr. Odom."


    Other trainees, seeing their chance, crowded around to greet Edgar and Juan. Ashley, pushing her way to the front, looked at Juan with unabashed admiration.


    "Mr. Nichols, we''re on the same team as Debra. We saw you pick her upst time."


    Juan remained impassive, barely acknowledging her presence.


    Undeterred, Ashley continued, "It''s a shame Debra isn''t here today. She vanishedst night, and no one knows what she''s been up to. But she''s always chauffeured in luxury cars. We''re so envious." She was implying that Debra was kept by other men.


    Juan frowned and asked sternly, "What are you trying to imply?"


    Ashley faltered, "I-I''m not implying anything. I just think Debra is lucky to have such a devoted husband. If I were her, I''d never want to get divorced."


    Juan''s voice cut through the air like a de. "You don''t even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as her."Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Sensing the tension, the director swiftly intervened. "Do you still need to rehearse? Or are you done with your preparations? Hurry up and get back to it."


    The trainees scattered, and he turned to Juan and Edgar, apologizing


    profusely. "Mr. Odom, Mr. Nichols, I''m truly sorry. The new trainees are still learning the ropes."


    Juan and Edgar remained stoic, their displeasure evident. The director, feeling the weight of their silence, offered an awkward smile.


    The atmosphere shifted when Cathryn arrived. The director hurried over to greet her.


    Cathryn, though back by her family, had recently weathered an online storm, but with the Nichols Group''s Intervention, the controversy had been quelled.