Chapter 144

Nyla smiled bitterly. There was no way she could go back tonight.

"No need. The gathering is close to Valarie's place. I'll stay with her tonight," she replied.

There was silence on the other end before Clark's deep voice came through. "Are you still upset about last night?"

"No. I just haven't had a good chat with Valarie in a long time, so I plan to stay over at her place tonight," Nyla said, though she was lying.

After another long pause, Clark finally said, "Alright, but if anything comes up, give me a call."

"Got it," Nyla replied.

After hanging up, her phone flashed a low battery warning, indicating only 20% charge left. She frowned, realizing she hadn't charged it since the previous night due to her busy schedule.

Sighing, she turned off her phone to conserve battery.

Clark sensed something was off after the call but couldn't pinpoint what

it was.

entered his office and reported, "Mr. Sumner, Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group refuse to meet, and several smaller companies that closely work with them are also

was furious, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "If they want to terminate, let them. They won't get away without paying the

Terminating contra ts was one thing,

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discussing demoting Clark to

your wife if she's willing

Nyla might

she won't agree. And apologizing now will make it look like the Sumner Group is

about the apology anymore. Jacqueline had been at fault from the start. If things escalated further, it would be

going to sit and wait

for

affect him as well. He

atmosphere was tense

head of the table while the shareholders

increasingly disgruntled.

be held accountable. Are we supposed to

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