Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 7

Clark stiffened abruptly, his expression darkening instantly. He tightened his grip on Nyla’s chin before slowly releasing her and turning to face Damon.

Meeting Damon’s amused gaze, Clark forced a smile. “No. Uncle Damon, did you need something?”

Damon smiled. “Your grandma sent me to call you both for dinner.”

“Thank you, Uncle Damon.”

“No trouble at all. But remember, this is the family home. Be mindful of your actions.” As Damon spoke, he briefly glanced at the red mark on Nyla’s chin, mockery evident in his gaze.

Seeing Damon’s eyes linger on Nyla, Clark frowned and stepped in front of her. “I understand, Uncle Damon.”

His tone and expression were not pleasant, and his gaze toward Damon betrayed a hint of wariness.

Damon smirked and casually looked away. “Alright, let’s go eat.”

After Damon left, Clark reached out for Nyla’s hand, but she dodged him, walking away without a backward glance.

Clark quickly caught up, gripping her hand firmly. “Behave, or I’ll talk to your father!”

Nyla’s attempt to pull away halted, a wave of helplessness and anger washing over her. If she hadn’t agreed to become a housewife back then, she wouldn’t be under his control and threats now.

She needed to find a job quickly, earn enough to pay her father’s medical bills, and free herself from Clark. Until then, arguing about divorce was pointless.

Having made up her mind, Nyla stopped struggling and let Clark lead her to the dining room.

…

dinner, everyone

their villa, Clark locked the car doors,

frowned. “What are

“We need to talk.”

need. I won’t bring it

eyes narrowed dangerously.

“Yes.”

knew it would take time for her to accept his infidelity. As long as she didn’t mention divorce, he believed he had a chance to win her

he nodded. “Nyla, I’m glad you’re giving

at him blankly. “Can you unlock the car now? I’m tired

click, the

heading into the villa without looking

the time Clark reached the bedroom door, he found it locked from

days of their marriage, she’d lock the door to show she was angry when he had been too rough in bed. She’d let

“Never mind,” he thought, “I’ll

long as she stayed by his side and had feelings for him, she’d eventually

choosing an outfit for her interview the next day. After picking a few options, she sent photos to Valarie, asking

are you suddenly job hunting? Have you sorted

voice was calm. “Not yet. I need a job first. I have no income. Once I

you’re going to live with him like

not. I have some money saved. I’ll find a place to

afford a lawyer, let alone face the Sumner Group’s legal team. She needed the best divorce lawyer she

no intention of leaving with nothing. Clark was the one who betrayed their marriage. Why

money. Her research back then had earned Clark millions. Her father’s medical expenses were a

are you interviewing

“Park Pharmaceuticals.”

going back to drug