Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 1024

At the Nichols family's old house, Melody turned over a table. "Debra, how dare she do this? Control the media now. Don't let this blow up."

"It's too late," Joe faltered. "The news is all over the place. An agency called New Age is behind it. I tried to negotiate with them, but they refused to take down the story."

"New Age? Who are they to cross us?" Melody fumed.

She had never heard of this news agency.

Joe looked worried. "The news is spreading fast. It's unfavorable for Mr. Nichols. We need to find him and get his side of the story. If he was framed, we could hold a press conference to clear things up."

Melody agreed, "Then what are you waiting for? Go."

"Yes, Madam," Joe said, rushing out.

Melody sat down, her mind racing. She couldn't let the family empire crumble.

"Sophie, call the Buchans. If something happens to Juan, we must stand strong."

"But they..." Sophie hesitated.

"Just do as I say," Melody insisted.

Meanwhile, Debra arrived at the ruined Nichols Mansion, where she used to live with Juan.

The place was in ashes, barely recognizable.

One officer explained, "It looks like arson. Someone doused the place with gasoline and set it on fire."

Debra's mind raced. 'So, Juan really murdered Shelia. But why?'

An officer interrupted her thoughts. "Mrs. Houston?"

Debra snapped back. "It's nothing. Thank you."

She headed back to the car. She had tried calling Juan, but his phone was off. He was clearly avoiding her.

She muttered to herself, "It looks like he willingly gave up his company to me. How am I supposed to repay him? Maybe he just wants me to owe him forever."