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…”

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

run into Valarie on her first day back in the country,

Fred’s unusual reaction, Jacqueline frowned.

Jacqueline’s question because Valarie was now looking at him with a half- smile. “I just heard Ms. Rainford say her boyfriend

there must be some misunderstanding. Why

“Mr. Sailor, what could be misunderstood? It’s only a matter

eyes were filled with determination and confidence. She had grown up with Tom, and the families

life overseas, she realized Tom was the best match for her. She returned this time with the

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

a sharp, cold gaze. After scrutinizing Valarie for a few seconds, she sneered and raised an eyebrow. “You do have some

with contempt, and she looked at Valarie

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