Chapter 26

“That’s just an employee from my company, helping to choose gifts. I thought girls might pick more carefully,” Juan replied, looking at Debra with affection. If she hadn’t known Juan’s thoughts, she might have been fooled by his gaze.

Seeing their intimacy, Rosalie couldn’t hide her embarrassment. She’d heard that Juan was dating a college girl, and everyone knew Juan didn’t like Debra.

“Juan is not only talented but also cares for our Debra. I feel reassured that she is with you. Her father in heaven would also be reassured. And this is a family banquet; there’s no need to be so formal,” Ralph said, urging Juan to take a seat.

Debra held Juan’s arm and whispered, “Didn’t expect your acting skills to be quite good.”

“Likewise,” Juan said indifferently.

Rosalie felt uneasy, glancing at Juan and Debra from time to time, as if trying to spot any flaws.

“Rosalie, is there something on my face? Why do you keep looking at me?” Debra asked.

“Mr. Nichols and you are quite affectionate, contrary to rumors,” Rosalie said awkwardly.

“Rumors are unreliable. How can you believe such nonsense?” Debra said, picking up a chunk of meat for Juan. Juan preferred bland food, but he ate the meat nevertheless. Then he placed a piece of deboned fish in Debra’s bowl.

Rosalie forced a smile. “Yeah, rumors are unreliable. Today I see how much Mr. Nichols cares for Debra.”

Ralph observed their interaction and asked, “Debra, since when do you like steamed fish?”

As if catching on, Rosalie looked at Debra and said, “I remember that Debra never eats steamed fish. You don’t know, Mr. Nichols?”

“You’re overthinking. Juan prefers bland food, so I’ve adapted my taste,” Debra explained.

Rosalie didn’t buy it. Just as she was about to argue, Juan suddenly said, “Sounds like you don’t want Debra and me to get along.”

“Of course not. I’m just concerned about you newlyweds.” Rosalie lost her momentum, no longer daring to ask.

Debra remained silent, eating her food. Although this was the Frazier family banquet, everyone here was judging each other. She was the heiress to the Frazier family, so these people didn’t dare say anything to her face, but they were all waiting for her to slip up. Since her father’s death, they all wanted to be the next head. If something happened to her, they would quickly get a share of the legacy left by her father.

Chapter 26

In her last life, she longed for Juan’s affection. Now, she found her past self ridiculous. She had been so devoted to Juan, but he never reciprocated.