Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 225

The disappointment in Richard’s eyes made Clark’s heart sink. “Grandpa, I just couldn’t resist the temptation for a moment. I know I was wrong.”

Richard’s anger deepened. “If you can’t resist even a small temptation, how will you handle greater ones in the future? I can’t trust you with the Sumner G

should resign.*

Clark was appalled.

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Just as he was about to speak, Cindy’s voice, filled with indignation, cut him off.” Dad, aren’t you being too harsh on Clark? He only strayed because Nyla can’t have children. Do you really expect Clark to spend his whole life with a woman who won’t give him children?”

Nyla let out a cold laugh. Cindy was really grasping at excuses for Clark’s affair. It was as if his lack of self–control was somehow her fault.

you think that’s ridiculous? Before Jordyn got pregnant, did

at Clark with a mix of frustration

Sumners‘ reputation would

to meet Marie’s gaze. He knew she was his only

happen again, and I’ve worked at the Sumner Group for so long. I don’t want to

expression was full of disdain. “Clark, you really want to have it all, don’t you?” “Shut up!” Cindy snapped. “If you had kept Clark under control, he wouldn’t have gotten involved with that other woman. You’re just as much to blame for this mess!” Nyla wanted to roll her eyes but knew Cindy wasn’t the one who had the final say there, so she didn’t bother arguing. Instead, she turned to Richard and said calmly,

their eyes to her, especially Clark, who stared at her with a

fisbelief.

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divorce

I won’t divorce you!”

Although he was in his 70s, his authoritative presence still

and kept her eyes on Richard, waiting for his