Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right

The trainee program at Potter Entertainment had been put on indefinite hold, which meant Debra no longer had any reason to go there. Meanwhile, a multitude of new programs at the McKinney Group had been approved and were being diligently followed up by Marion. Ben, having sorted out the recent programs, followed Debra into her office.

"Oscar and those trainees have already joined our entertainment company," Ben reported. "Michael is personally overseeing their integration." Debra nodded. "I trust Michael's abilities. Leave everything over there to him."

"There's one more thing," Ben said, placing an invitation on the desk. "This is an invitation from the Nichols family."

"Who sent it? Juan?"

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Debra picked up the invitation, her eyes scanning the intricate design.

Melody had made her disdain for Debra quite clear, so receiving an invitation from her now could only mean one thing. Trouble was brewing. She opened the invitation to see the content.

"A jewelry banquet," she murmured, her voice laced with skepticism.

She didn't believe for a second that Melody was inviting her to anything good. She set the invitation aside.

"Do you know anything about this?"

"Not much is known yet."

"Who else has received this invitation?"

"All the big names in the industry have received one."

"Including the Blair family?"

"Yes."

Given the recent tension between them, it seemed unlikely that Declan would attend. Debra smelled a rat and said, "We won't attend the banquet tonight."

"Not attending?" Ben was surprised. "But this jeweler is the biggest in Seamar City. They've been in talks with us about a partnership. Their jewelry is much more upscale than that of Tyson Enterprises. If Michael could endorse Riley Jewelry this

year, his commercial value would at least triple."

Debra hesitated. She hadn't realized the Nichols family was connected to Riley Jewelry. If this banquet swayed the Riley family's decision for its partner, Michael might lose his best chance for advancement.

After a moment of silence, Debra made up her mind. "Alright, I'll go. Just in case, you'll come with me. Our goal is to win over the Riley family, not to get entangled with the Nichols family. Try to avoid conflicts with them."

"I'll keep that in mind," Ben replied.

Debra nodded, her eyes scanning the invitation on her desk once more.

"Will Edgar and Shelia be there too?"

"They should be since the Blair family is attending. I think they'll appear as a couple. Debra's mind raced with possibilities.

As evening approached, the Nichols family's old house was abuzz with activity. Luxury cars had been steadily arriving at the gates since the afternoon, and by the time Debra arrived, the garden outside was

already filled with guests.

Ben parked the car outside the gate, and Debra stepped out, taking in the grandeur of the entrance. She remembered that even in her previous life, her visits to this place had been few and far between. She hadn't expected Melody to make such a big fuss, and she wondered who Melody was trying to impress.