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 went

Clark and Nyla arrived at their villa, Clark locked

frowned. “What are

“We need to talk.”

about the divorce, there’s no need. I won’t bring it up for

eyes narrowed

“Yes.”

thin line, his displeasure evident. He knew it would take time for her to accept his infidelity. As long as she didn’t mention divorce, he believed

he nodded. “Nyla, I’m glad

ignored his words, staring at him blankly. “Can you

click, the

out, heading into the

door, he found it locked from the inside. He sighed, a smile tugging

their marriage, she’d lock the door to show she was angry when he had been

smile deepened. “Never mind,” he thought, “I’ll win her over

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

next day. After picking a few options, she sent photos to Valarie, asking for

suddenly job hunting?

“Not yet. I need a job first. I have no income. Once I have enough money for my dad’s medical bills and

you’re going to live with him

saved. I’ll find a place to

a job or money, she couldn’t afford a lawyer, let alone face the Sumner Group’s legal team. She needed

with nothing. Clark was the one who betrayed their marriage. Why should she leave empty-handed? If she had the means, she’d make him

father’s medical bills, she felt no guilt using Clark’s money. Her research back then

are you interviewing

“Park Pharmaceuticals.”

going back