Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 439

“Okay,” Nathaniel answered.

As they embraced, their thoughts were worlds apart.

Nathaniel was preoccupled with Rebecca’s health, while Rebecca was focused on seizing the rare opportunity to get close to Damon if he attended the party the following night. It might be her only chance to make something happen with him:

The next evening, when Nyla arrived at Valarie’s house, the driveway was already lined with luxury cars.

After confirming Nyla’s identity, a maid escorted her into the hall.

Upon entering, Nyla immediately noticed the many eyes fixed on her, accompanied by a murmuring buzz.

“Isn’t that Nyla? I thought after her divorce from Clark, she’d completely fade from this circle.

“Why would she have the nerve to attend Valarie’s birthday party? Is she hoping to catch a wealthy suitor

here?”

with the Sumners Who would take her seriously? Maybe

the murmurs, and her

She is no different from anyone else here. If anyone has a problem with

silent. Many guests shot disgruntled glances at Valarie, having just been discussing

“Valarie, everyone here is an elite in Saintomnia. Offending them could jeopardize your father’s business. They’re merely gossiping, and Nyla isn’t worth losing

and approached Nyla with a warm smile. “Nyla, thank you for coming to my birthday

appreciated Valarie’s defense but knew it might stir

with the other guests. Don’t let me affect your

Nyla’s hand and said with casual reassurance, “Don’t worry. It won’t affect anything. Those who look down on you aren’t worth keeping in touch with. By the way, I have a surprise for you

“What surprise?” Nyla inquired.

you come with me,” Valarie replied, leading Nyla toward a secluded corner of the hall and deliberately ignoring the other

suppress any sign of distress. She forced

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