* she thought, shocked.


    Suddenly, in a sh of insight, she thought of a possible Link between


    James and Stephanie. ‘James tried everything in his power to get


    Stephanie and Carlos to tie the knot, and even bought her a house. So if James had an affair with her


    mom, then maybe she’s…’ Debbie had a wild guess as she tried to piece everything together


    Coming back to her senses, she told the person on the phone, “Dig into


    Stephanie’s background. Check for anything suspicious.”


    “Yes ma‘am.”


    The arrogant Stephanie was a goddess in many people’s eyes. If it turned out that she was just an


    illegitimate child of her mother and another man, then things would really heat up.


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    After ending the phone call with the detective, Debbie then called


    Jared back.


    “Hi Jared, how’s Sasha? Set a date yet?”


    “Hey Tomboy! Damon came by,” Jared said slyly as soon as he picked up the phone, ignoring Debbie’s


    questions.


    “Okay. And?” Debbie asked in confusion. They were brothers. It would weird if they cut contact.


    “We’ve been on the outs for three years. Know why he dropped in?” Jared asked in a mysterious tone.


    He sounded happy though. He was on cloud nine, whenever he thought of his brother’s face, and the


    fact that he had to eat crow.


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    “No. Why?” Debbie asked as she walked into the wardrobe and began putting together her outfit. She


    felt wonderfully refreshed, so she volunteered to pick up Evelyn and Justus and take them on a y-


    date at Carlos’ manor.


    She promised Carlos. What was more, he sent her a message this morning to make sure she


    remembered.


    She had just texted him back, telling him that she was up now. But she hadn’t gotten a reply. He was


    probably busy


    “Carlos is doing a serious investigation on his dad, leaving no stone unturned. He’ll know everything by


    the time that’s done. Damon also asked me about all the rumors. Did you abort your kid? Is Piggy


    Carlos daughter? He had a lot of questions.”


    Debbie was surprised. So Carlos did keep his promise. He was just the most wonderful man. But she


    really wondered about something else. Eyes brimming with tears, she asked, “So what did you tell


    him?”


    “That he was an idiot. Those rumors were all lies. I said you never cheated on Carlos! I wish you could


    have seen the Look on his face. He looked like he had just eaten shit. He didn’t know if he could face


    you anymore. Ha-ha…” Jared burst into a fit ofughter.


    Debbie Laughed too. But then she let out a long sigh.


    “Don’t count


    James out yet. He’s a sly old fox. I’ve done my own investigations, too. And when he found out he was


    being looked into, he was able to have info hidden and cover his tracks. Heughed it all off when he


    was confronted with it.”


    Of course, what prompted Debbie to Look into the Link between Stephanie and James was something


    Miranda had said. She told Debbie there was something fishy going on there.


    “Don’t worry. Maybe Carlos’ not as savvy as James, but he’s way wealthier, and more powerful. If


    anyone can dig up dirt on James, it’s him,” Jared said confidently. He had faith in Carlos.