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…”

had only three words in his mind: “It

to run into Valarie on her first day back in the country, let alone in such an unpleasant

Fred’s unusual reaction, Jacqueline frowned. “You know

question because Valarie was now looking at him with a half- smile. “I just heard Ms. Rainford say her boyfriend is Tom Genge.

must be some misunderstanding. Why

be misunderstood? It’s only a matter of time before Tom and I are together. So, saying he’s my boyfriend isn’t

had grown up with Tom, and the

down too soon by studying abroad. After experiencing life overseas, she realized Tom was the best match for her. She returned this time with the intention of marrying

just wanted Jacqueline to stop talking. If she continued, Tom would likely be in big trouble tonight. “Ms. Weir, Ms. Rainford 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 have

cold gaze. After scrutinizing Valarie for a few seconds, she sneered and raised an eyebrow. “You do have some looks. Tell me, how much does Tom pay you per month? I’ll give you ten times that amount.

she looked at Valarie with scorn, clearly

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