Chapter 229

Nyla's voice was gentle yet resolute.

Damon knew her well enough to understand that once she made up her mind, no one could change it. Thus, he didn't press the matter further.

As they arrived at the restaurant entrance, they ran into Clark and Jordyn.

The moment Clark saw Nyla and Damon together, his expression turned cold.

"Uncle Damon, why are you here alone with Nyla?" Clark asked icily.

"Thelped her out with something, and she's treating me to dinner to thank me. Is that a problem? Or are you just eager to provide the tabloids with more material? Perhaps you want to give the paparazzi more evidence of your affair?" Damon retorted.

Clark sneered. This restaurant was one of the most private in the city- only the wealthy and influential dined there. The paparazzi wouldn't

dare to invade this space.

"Since we've run into each other, why don't we all have dinner together?" Clark suggested.

Damon shot him a frosty glance. "Sitting your pregnant mistress at the same table as your wife-only you would think of that."

Clark's expression darkened. He wouldn't have suggested it if he wasn't so keen on preventing them from spending time alone together. Before he could say anything, Jordyn jumped in.

"Ms. Jayston, I don't mind joining you for dinner. After all, I'm not that petty," she said.

intended to

+

trouble, she couldn't

to be petty? Is

she glared at Nyla

Nýla turned

to stop them, but Jordyn held him back. "Clark, making

Everyone dining there held

in

a public confrontation could easily turn

took a deep

खे

anger,

you

we wouldn't be

mess!"

"But if we hadn't come, would Nyla have told you she was

expression darkened further, fury

Throughout the meal, Clark

Jordyn's attempts at conversation. When they

arranged for

Jordyn home while he waited outside the restaurant for Nyla and

an hour, just as his patience was wearing

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255