Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 144

Nyla smiled bitterly. There was no way she could go back tonight.

“No need. The gathering is close to Valarie’s place. I’ll stay with her tonight,” she replied.

There was silence on the other end before Clark’s deep voice came through. “Are you still upset about last night?”

“No. I just haven’t had a good chat with Valarie in a long time, so I plan to stay over at her place tonight,” Nyla said, though she was lying.

After another long pause, Clark finally said, “Alright, but if anything comes up, give me a call.”

“Got it,” Nyla replied.

After hanging up, her phone flashed a low battery warning, indicating only 20% charge left. She frowned, realizing she hadn’t charged it since the previous night due to her busy schedule.

Sighing, she turned off her phone to conserve battery.

Clark sensed something was off after the call but couldn’t pinpoint what

it was.

office and reported, “Mr. Sumner, Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group refuse to meet, and

“If they want to

looked worried. Terminating contra ts was

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were discussing demoting Clark to

your wife if she’s willing

apology from Nyla might resolve

now will make it look like the Sumner Group is afraid of Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group. It will

wasn’t just about the apology anymore. Jacqueline had been at fault from the start. If things escalated further, it would be more

are we just going to sit and wait without doing anything?”

can leave for the

affect him as well. He

atmosphere was tense in the

sat at the head of the

increasingly disgruntled.

Clark. He should be held accountable. Are we supposed to bear the