Chapter 986

Randy and Erica exchanged a glance, speechless.

“Figures,” Randy muttered. “He never lifts a finger when I ask him to pass a file, but when Debra asks him to manage the company, he agrees without a second thought.”

Erica chimed in, “Well, they’re a loving couple.”

She turned to Marion and reminded him, “Speaking of which, Caleb is still planning the wedding. He insists on having the wedding first before getting the certificate. He wants a grand affair, with the betrothal gifts and dowry all going to the bride as a show of our family’s approval.”

Marion replied, “I just want to get the certificate. If he drags his feet, I might just take over the wedding planning myself.”

Erica shook her head. “You can’t do that. He is looking forward to this. If you take it away from him, he might just throw a tantrum in the streets.”

Marion rubbed his temples, regretting ever agreeing to let his grandfather plan the wedding.

Debra reassured him, “Don’t worry. We have plenty of time. You think I won’t wait for our wedding day?”

“That’s different,” Marion insisted. “I want to give you a grand wedding, something to remember for a lifetime.”

Debra smiled softly, touched by his words. The room was filled with a sweet, intimate atmosphere, making Erica feel like an intruder.

“Should we give you the room?” she said.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. “It’s me, Oscar.”

Debra responded, “Come in.”

Oscar entered, followed by Chace. He had changed drastically from the young trainee he was a few months ago, now exuding an aura of maturity and confidence.

Oscar looked around the room and hesitated. “Is this a bad time?”

Randy raised his hand. “I called him here. Oscar is the new head of the Odom family. After Edgar signed off on a huge debt he couldn’t repay, the board voted unanimously to replace him with Oscar. The Odom family is now our long-term strategic partner.”

The room fell silent as everyone processed this news. The Odom family, once a formidable enemy, was now an ally thanks to Debra’s foresight and strategic planning.

Chapter 986

Oscar turned to Debra and said sincerely, “Thank you, Ms. Frazier. Without your training and guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to take control of the Odom family so quickly.”

Erica looked puzzled. “But weren’t you always interested in being an idol? You’re already a top star. Why give that up to run the Odom family?”

Oscar paused. “Ms. Frazier was right. Being a star just makes me a tool for others to make money. I have to do things and take on jobs against my will. But as a business leader, I can clean up this industry. I want to be my own master and make a difference.”