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Chapter 277

Author: Cozy Season
The moment Debra stepped into the venue, camera flashlights flickered incessantly.

This was more than just a news story; it was a sensation, a spectacle that would be splashed across every headline and trending on every platform. Some media outlets had even started live broadcasts.

Debra surveyed the scene with cold detachment. This chaos was perfect for her purposes—a grand stage on which to blow the divorce news out of proportion.

Joe sensed things were out of control and quickly pulled out his phone to alert Juan.

By the time Juan arrived, the ambulance had already spirited Melody away, and Debra's people had efficiently cleared out most of the guests from the church.

As Juan strode into the grand hall, his eyes immediately locked on Debra. A surge of joy propelled him forward, but before he could reach her, Shelia intercepted him.

"Juan, you can't go over there," Shelia exclaimed. "Melody just passed out because of her."

"Move aside," he commanded, pushing past Shelia with
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