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.

which had just started 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

investigator she had hired previously. She took a deep breath and opened the

or five photos, all showing Clark and

eyes involuntarily reddened. She had been right not to

money to the private investigator and asked him to continue monitoring

a call

tinged

wouldn’t sit well with me if

much more than just those two suits. If you really want to repay

him to accept the suits, and that would be the end of it.

confusion, she didn’t dare voice her thoughts. Based on their interactions, she knew

would you like me to repay you?” she

was a pause on the other

before deciding not to call back. Damon seemed off

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