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:

Jacqueline was Tom’s childhood friend. Fred hadn’t expected Jacqueline to run into Valarie on her first day back in the country, let alone in such an unpleasant

reaction, Jacqueline frowned. “You

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

be some misunderstanding. Why don’t

could finish, Jacqueline cut him off coldly, “Mr. Sailor, what could be misunderstood? It’s only

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

had avoided settling down too soon by studying abroad. After experiencing life overseas, she realized Tom was the best

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

to realize something and looked 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 much does

filled with contempt, and she looked at Valarie with scorn, clearly

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