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…”

only three words in his mind: “It

childhood friend. Fred hadn’t expected Jacqueline to run into Valarie on her first day back in the country, let

unusual reaction, Jacqueline frowned.

answer Jacqueline’s question because Valarie was now looking at him with a half-

Weir, there must be some misunderstanding. Why don’t

Sailor, what could be misunderstood? It’s only a matter of time before Tom and

up with Tom,

experiencing life overseas, she realized Tom

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

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

were filled with contempt, and she looked at

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