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…”

three words in his mind:

Tom’s childhood friend. Fred hadn’t expected Jacqueline to run into Valarie on her first day back in

reaction, Jacqueline frowned.

was now looking at him with a half- smile. “I just heard Ms. Rainford say her

some misunderstanding. Why don’t we wait

Fred could finish, Jacqueline cut him off coldly, “Mr. Sailor, what could be misunderstood? It’s only a matter of time before Tom and I are together. So, saying he’s my boyfriend isn’t

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

high school, she had avoided settling 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

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

seconds, she sneered and raised an eyebrow. “You do have some looks. Tell me, how much does Tom pay you

looked at Valarie with scorn,

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