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:

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

Jacqueline frowned. “You

question because Valarie was now looking at him with a half- smile. “I just heard Ms.

some misunderstanding. Why

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

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

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

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 to do with

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

she looked at Valarie with scorn, clearly mistaking her

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