Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 705

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The next morning, Valarie woke up and began her morning routine. She spent over two hours in front of the vanity perfecting her makeup.

After applying her lipstick, she looked at the stunning woman in the mirror and couldn’t help but smirk self- deprecatingly.

She never thought she would find herself needing to use her looks to attract someone.

Suppressing her swirling thoughts, she headed downstairs.

In the living room, Phoebe was watching TV when she heard footsteps and looked up, momentarily taken aback.

Today, Valarie wore a new light green, figure–hugging dress. The first two buttons at the front were designed like water droplets, exposing a portion of her flawless skin–so exquisite it was hard to look

away.

Her long hair was pinned up with a light green hairpin, and her makeup was delicate, reminiscent of early spring buds swaying in a gentle breeze.

“Valarie, I didn’t arrange any blind dates for you today. Why are you all dressed up? Going out?” Phoebe asked.

have an

her head. “No. Come sit down. I need

sleep last night, she had contemplated things for

shouldn’t burden Valarie with the responsibility of saving the Weir Group. It was selfish to ask her to sacrifice her marriage and future

beside her, confusion etched on

you to go on blind dates lately. It must be exhausting

gaze, her fingers clenching slowly. “No, you’re right, Mom. I really should

well what

anymore. If you don’t want to get married, then don’t. Not everyone

maybe others don’t have to get married, but I’ve enjoyed all the resources the Weirs have provided. Now that the company is in trouble, I’m willing to enter a marriage alliance if it can help. I just want to find someone

How could that ever lead to a lifetime

not unaware of how

were often arranged, Nowadays, many valued

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Chapter 705

people choosing not to marry

she gazed into her eyes and spoke slowly. “Valarie, don’t force yourself. If the company goes bankrupt, that’s just its fate. You don’t have to bear

find someone you truly love and spend your life with–not someone

washed over Valarie. She never expected her