Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 54

Chapter 54

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Nyla’s eyes lingered on the stain, her gaze betraying a hint of mockery. “It must be tough for you, finding time to flirt with other women and still managing to drop by the police station to see me.”

Clark was taken aback and frowned. “What do you mean?”

Nyla’s expression remained indifferent. “Next time you want to act all caring, at least wipe off the lipstick on your collar first. Otherwise, it just looks ridiculous.”

Without waiting for Clark’s reaction, she hailed a cab and left.

Clark glanced down at his collar, his expression darkening when he saw the lipstick stain. He tried calling Nyla to explain. After several unanswered calls, her lind eventually went straight to voicemail. Clearly, she

had blocked him.

to improve, had once again hit rock bottom. He sped off toward Nyla’s apartment complex but was interrupted by a phone call halfway there. Whatever was said on the other end made his grip on the steering wheel tighten, veins bulging,

private investigator she had hired previously. She took a deep breath and opened the messages. Despite bracing herself,

four or five photos, all showing Clark and

her eyes involuntarily reddened. She had been right not to trust Clark. Otherwise, she

and asked

Nyla received a call from

you buy those suits?” His cool voice, tinged with a hint of laziness,

damaged two of your suits. It wouldn’t

two suits. If you really want to

expected him to accept the suits,

her thoughts. Based on their interactions,

you like

was a pause on the other

before deciding not to call back. Damon seemed off today, and she didn’t want to risk

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