Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

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Nyla walked over and took Valarie’s cold hand, whispering, “Valarie, maybe there’s some misunderstanding. Don’t be too upset.”

Valarie nodded. “Mm, I know.”

She wouldn’t believe Jacqueline’s words until Tom himself confirmed them in person.

Soon, Tom’s secretary, Fred Sailor, arrived.

He hurried over to Jacqueline, completely unaware of Valarie and Nyla standing nearby. “Ms. Rainford, Mr. Genge is in a meeting, so he sent me.”

Jacqueline pointed her chin in the direction of Valarie and Nyla. “There, they’re the ones trying to take the suit from me.”

Fred turned to speak but froze when he saw Valarie and Nyla. His face paled.

“Ms. Weir…”

that moment, Fred had only three words in his mind: “It is

Jacqueline was Tom’s childhood friend. Fred hadn’t expected Jacqueline to run into Valarie on her first day back in the country, let alone in such an

Fred’s unusual reaction, Jacqueline frowned.

him with a half- smile. “I just heard Ms. Rainford say her boyfriend is Tom

be some misunderstanding. Why don’t we

Sailor, what could be misunderstood? It’s only a matter of time before Tom and I are together. So, saying he’s my boyfriend

and confidence. She had grown up with Tom, and the families had always

After experiencing life overseas, she realized Tom was the best match for her. She returned this time with the intention of marrying

and Mr. Genge have known each other since childhood, so they are quite close.” Before Valarie could respond, Jacqueline frowned and said, “Why are you explaining to her? What does my relationship with Tom

and looked at Valarie with a sharp, cold gaze. After scrutinizing Valarie for a few seconds, she sneered and raised an eyebrow. “You do have some looks. Tell me, how

looked

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