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Chapter 197

Author: Cozy Season
"Marion, that's nonsense!"

Debra quickly handed the family emblem to Marion.

The emblem of the Houston family was so important that even an outsider like her knew it, yet Marion had placed such a crucial emblem in her hands.

"Debra, whatever I give away, I never take back."

Marion placed the emblem on Debra's chest.

The Houston family's emblem represented the head of the Houston family. With this emblem, one had absolute authority within the Houston family.

Marion looked at Debra with a smile and whispered, "You're the wife I have chosen."

Debra's heart pounded, unsure how to respond.

In her previous life, she had always been focused on Juan and had never been decisively chosen.

But Marion's words stirred something in her heart.

"I..."

Just as Debra was about to speak, Randy's voice suddenly came from outside the door. "Marion, the things you asked me to buy..."

Randy's voice abruptly stopped upon seeing the scene inside.

Debra hurriedly distanced herself from Marion.

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