"But if we do that, what we''ve been doing might not stay hidden," Chace reasoned.


    They all knew Shelia wasn''t truly Den''s daughter. If Den learned about the truth, all their efforts would be for naught.


    Edgar understood the risks but wasn''t about to let Juan emerge as the ultimate winner.


    "There''s always a backup n."


    ""You mean..."


    "Go get the car. We''re going to see Den.


    "Understood."


    When they arrived at the ir family''s residence, the security guard immediately recognized Edgar''s vehicle and hurried over to greet them.


    "Mr. Odom, bad timing. Mr. ir isn''t home today."


    Edgar rolled down the window from the back seat. "Where did he go?"


    The guard hesitated. "Uh, we''re not sure."


    "What about Miss ir?"


    "She went out with Mr. ir and hasn''t returned yet."


    The guard''s expression said it all.


    Edgar noticed the lights on in the house. Shelia and Den were seated in the living room, and Juan was with them. They seemed to be enjoying each other''spany like a family. Edgar sneered, knowing that Den was driven by self-interest. Den had imed that he would fall out with the Nichols family, but hecked the backbone to follow through.


    Now that Juan wanted to marry Shelia, Den was fawning over him.


    "Let''s go."


    "Yes, sir."


    On their way back, Chace couldn''t help but voice his frustration. "Mr. ir is really over the top. You''ve done so much for the ir family and have every means to find Jade over the years, but he forgets about you once he has the Nichols family as support." "Such is human nature."


    "But without his support, we....


    "Enough for this."


    Edgar rubbed his temples, not expecting Juan to go so far for Debra''s sake.


    "What''s the current situation with Jade?"


    "Miss ir is being well taken care of at a vi in the suburbs. She''s quite obedient, unlike Shelia."


    "Good, Go fetch her."


    "Now?" Chace nced at the darkening sky. "It''s getting dark."


    "Now!"


    "Yes, sir."


    Across town at Debra''s apartment, Randy had ordered a table full of food.


    Erica couldn''t help but nce at Debra, who was quietly eating and continuously scrolling through the financial news, seemingly indifferent to Juan and Shelia''s situation.


    "Where is Marion? When''s heing back?" Erica asked, breaking the silence.


    Randy was puzzled. "He should have returned by now since I told him everything that happened. I''ll call him again."


    He dialed Marion''s number, but the call couldn''t be connected.


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