Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Jordyn’s sobs stopped abruptly, her eyes filled with grievance. “Clark, my feelings for you are genuine.”

The thought of her scheming made Clark feel a surge of disgust. “What’s your ‘genuine feelings‘ worth?”

He pulled out a bank card and tossed it on the table, his expression cold. “There’s 300,000 dollars on this card. Take the money and get an abortion. Otherwise, I’ll have my bodyguards drag you to the hospital. You know what to choose.”

Jordyn hesitated for a moment, then grabbed the card with trembling hands and ran out of the restaurant

in tears.

Clark called his bodyguards to make sure they followed her to the hospital, then hung up in frustration. Upon seeing the photo of Nyla on his screen saver, his expression softened. Without much hesitation, he called her.

It rang for a long time before she answered.

“What do you want?”

Nyla’s cold tone was like a bucket of ice water, instantly cooling Clark’s previously warm heart from thinking of her. He clenched his phone tightly, trying to hide his disappointment. “Nothing, just wanted to hear your voice. Have you eaten?”

Nyla’s eyes flashed with sarcasm, Clark was with Jordyn and still had time to think about her–he really was a multitasking master.

“I’m eating now. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.

There was a brief silence on the other end before Clark’s deep voice came through. “Okay. I won’t work late tonight. Let’s have dinner together when I get home.”

The only response Clark got was the sound of the call ending

In the private room.

Valarie spoke angrily after Nyla put down her phone, “He’s such a scumbag! Eating with his mistress while calling to ask about you!”

She used to think Clark was one of a kind and believed he would make Nyla happy.

picked up the menu, her eyes downcast. “Let’s not talk about him. It’ll ruin my appetite.

composed, Valarie felt a pang of sympathy. She knew that when it came to matters of

clear–headed and had no plans

they chatted

remembered something. “By the way, I heard Prospectus Technology is planning to invest in Park Pharmaceuticals. If I remember correctly, Prospectus Technology’s CEO, Damon

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glass a bit tighter as she recalled the heat of his breath on her ear that night. The invasive feeling still made

a hum.

a different company? It’d be awkward to see the Summers if you divorce

her head, setting down her glass. “Even if I join Park Pharmaceuticals, I’ll just be a regular pharmacist.

who had cheated. If anyone should avoid awkwardness, it should be

Sumners, not her.

they aren’t close, can you ask

along, they’re still both Sumners. Do you think he’d help

point…” Valarie sighed,

now, my priority is finding a job and moving out. The rest will

the afternoon off to

need. I can handle

me if you need anything. Move on a weekend,

worry. I won’t hesitate to

ways at the restaurant

at a few places, preferring a one–bedroom apartment that was over 60

farther from downtown. Despite that,

lease.

past 6:00 p.m. when

sitting in the living room. Hearing the door, he looked up and

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a high ponytail, revealing her slender, fair neck. She looked put

wealthy wife even at home. Once, Clark’s mother visited and criticized her for wearing casual clothes and a bun at home,

admit that this lively version of Nyla was far more attractive and captivating than the version restrained by the Sumners‘ rules. Yet, alongside his attraction,