Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 32

Seeing the disappointment in Nyla's eyes, Clark felt as if a hand was squeezing his heart, making it hard to breathe.

"Nyla, I know that no matter what promises I make now, you won't believe me. But I will prove it with my actions. I will keep my word."

Nyla had no intention of listening to his promises. She brushed past him and walked away.

Just as Clark was about to follow her, his phone in his pocket rang. He answered, and his secretary's serious voice came through. "Mr. Sumner, there's a problem with one of our deals." Clark's expression darkened. "I'll be there right away."

By the time he ran to the exit of the complex, all he saw was Nyla getting into a taxi and

leaving. He pursed his lips, turned around, got into his car, and drove to the company. Once he dealt with work, he would come back to sort things out with Nyla.

When Nyla arrived at the restaurant, Valarie was already there.

"Nyla, you're finally here! I've got some gossip to share with you."

the chair next

got slapped in a private room. Her

some water. She looked up at Valarie. "Who

friends with. She was at the bar that night and saw the

nothing, but

make Lucia hate her more and make her life at the company even

out of her thoughts and looked at Valarie.

about?" "Nothing much..." Nyla shook her head. "I probably didn't sleep well last night. By the way, why did you suddenly ask me out to go shopping today?" Valarie, who usually preferred staying in bed over the weekend, had

birthday is coming up, and I want to pick out

Valarie's shy and expectant look, Nyla couldn't help but tease her. "Who was

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her hands, her gaze full of tenderness. "That was before I met him. After I met him, I realized I'm filled with anticipation before I sleep every night because I get to

the mushy stuff. If