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

villa, Clark locked the car doors,

frowned. “What are you

“We need to talk.”

there’s no need.

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

I’m glad you’re giving me another

“Can you unlock the car now?

a click, the doors

heading into

he found it locked from the inside. He sighed,

she’d lock the door to show she was angry when

“Never mind,” he thought, “I’ll win her

long as she stayed by his side and

was choosing an outfit for her interview the next day. After picking a

called immediately. “Why are you suddenly job hunting? Have you

I have no income. Once I have

going to live with him like nothing

money saved. I’ll find a place

be rushed. Without a job or money, she couldn’t afford a lawyer, let

of leaving 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 leave

she felt no guilt using Clark’s money. Her research back then had earned Clark millions. Her

company are you

“Park Pharmaceuticals.”

going back to