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."

her bag on the chair next to her, and

Clark a week ago and got slapped in a private room. Her face

as she was about to pour herself some water. She looked up at Valarie. "Who

was at the bar that night and

but

Lucia hate her more and make her life at the company

snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Valarie. "What is it,

didn't sleep well last night. By the way, why

"His birthday is coming up, and I want to pick out a gift for him. I

her. "Who was it that swore off relationships and called them

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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 say good morning to him the next day the moment I

the mushy stuff. If you keep being this lovey- dovey, I'm going

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