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."

down across from Valarie, placed her bag on the chair next to her, and raised an eyebrow. "What

that Lucia somehow pissed off Clark a week ago and got slapped in a private room.

some water. She looked up at

girl I'm friends with. She was at the bar that night and saw the

saying nothing, but she

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

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

"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

cheeks. "His birthday is coming up, and I want to pick out

but tease 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

the mushy stuff. If