"A friend of yours?"

A flash of disgust crossed Lucia's eyes. "No, someone I dislike."

"Anyone you dislike must not be a good person," the colleague said, trying to flatter her.

Lucia appreciated it. "Let's not talk about it. It's a mood killer."

When Nyla arrived at the restaurant, Valarie was just getting there too.

Linking arms, they walked in together.

"How did the interview go?"

"It went alright, but I'm not sure if I'll get the job."

"If you don't, just try another company. There are plenty of pharmaceutical companies in the city. Any company would be lucky to have you."

"Thanks for the confidence, but I haven't worked in a lab for years."

Drug research required a lot of experience, and aside from the three years Nyla had spent in the lab during her graduate studies, she didn't have much professional experience.

"Don't

worry. Once you start working, you'll catch up quickly," Valarie said.

She knew that Nyla had always been dedicated, often working tirelessly for results and data. "Enough about that. Last night on the phone, I heard a man's voice. What's going on?" Valarie blushed, avoiding Nyla's gaze. "Did you? Are you sure?"

Nyla stared at her. "Valarie, I'm not hard of hearing. I clearly heard a man at your place last night.

Valarie's cheeks reddened further. She knew she couldn't avoid it. "Alright, alright. It was my boss... We're dating."

Nyla didn't respond, her eyes fixed on a spot in the restaurant, growing red.

Valarie's heart sank. Following Nyla's gaze, Valarie saw Clark sitting with a woman who was crying and occasionally giving him a longing look.

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Clark would be so brazen, openly bringing his mistress to a public place. "Is

tried not to care, but seeing them together felt like a hand tightening around her heart. It

dare she

grabbed Valarie's arm.

only humiliate herself

can you stand this..." Before Valarie could finish, she saw Nyla's near-tearful expression and felt a pang in her heart. "Don't

took a deep breath.

being worth any of her feelings. However, after loving him for eight years, it was impossible for her to simply switch off her emotions. Eventually, she would distance herself from him until he was

looking back, Nyla

but when he looked up, he

to him, Jordyn continued to

cigarette and said coldly, "If you won't get rid of it, I have ways to make sure you don't

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always used protection, so either she was lying, or she had tampered with the

for Clark.

called her directly. "Where are you

pang of bitterness when she heard the anger in his voice. "Clark,

out a cold laugh.

you're the only man I've ever been with. Wouldn't you know better if

accusatory, with a hint of

"Get rid of it."

only woman he wanted to have children with was Nyla. Women like Jordyn, who threw themselves at him, were just for fun. He never took them

frowned in irritation. If he had known she was so troublesome, he wouldn't have touched her. "I'm asking one

was a brief silence before Jordyn's tearful voice came through. "Are you planning to force me to. have an

his

raise it on my own. I

hung up and instructed his secretary to find

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