Chapter 171
“Where are you going?” Juan grew anxious once again. “Are you returning to the Potter's?”
“My injuries have healed. Of course, I'm going. k to the apartment. There's an internship coming up at school,
and | don’t have tto shuttle between homes.”
As she turned to leave, Juan suddenly asked, “What's your relationship with the McKinney Group?”
Debra turned back, somewhat incredulous. “Are you grasping at straws? What relationship could | possibly have
with it? | merely made a bad deal, selling them a piece of land. Do you think I'm the secret owner of that
company?”
Chewing over her words, Juan took a step forward and asked, “Were you staying at the Potter's all along?”
Debra sighed, her patience wearing thin. “You've asked this question. before. Besides, your people should have
informed you. | haven't left the Potter's in the past few days.”
Juan fell into thought. He had intended to meet the mysterious Tracy at the masquerade, but he ended up
figuring out nothing.
He studied Debra’s face, unable to glean any clues from her expression.
“Instead of doubtinghere, you should focus on managing your company well. | heard the McKinney Group
recently went public, dealing quite a blow to the Nichols Group. You probably don’t have tfor romantic
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“It’s just a newly listed company and nothing compared to the Nichols Group,” Juan retorted.
Debra shrugged indifferently. “Perhaps.”
If there wasn’t a serious impact, Juan wouldn't have appeared at the
masquerade. He was just too proud to admit it.
She turned to leave, but Juan called out to her, “Debra!”
He quickly approached her and placed a small box in her hand.
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“So, even if | regret it and say | like you now, it’s all pointless?
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will never fall for you again
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