When Clark finally processed what Nyla had said, he scowled.

"You'll regret this!" he spat before storming off.

Nyla remained unfazed, calmly continuing to eat.

Seeing that she showed no signs of distress, Gabriel lowered his eyes with a smile. "Looks like you're really over him."

Nyla's tone was even. "He's just a scumbag. Not worth my time."

Gabriel nodded, his expression serious. "Yeah, you'll find someone better."

Nyla didn't reply.

At this point, she felt that spending time on a relationship wasn't nearly as productive as focusing on her career.

...

After they finished eating, Gabriel drove Nyla back to her hotel before heading home.

Wren sitting

off his shoes, "Mom, you're not going to the

I heard you brought another woman with

Gabriel hummed in response.

she? Was it Nyla?" Wren

Gabriel had gone on a blind date with was the daughter of

friend had called today and mocked her. She revealed that Gabriel had brought another woman along,

and figured that Gabriel had just returned to the country, so he could hardly find a woman

Nyla's own marriage was a mess-did she want Gabriel's life

in Wren's voice, Gabriel frowned and

of yours is so eager to help you lie?" Wren

I told you from the start I wasn't interested in your blind dates, but you insisted. Now that you've brought this up, let me make it clear once and for all-don't set me up

couch, shouting,

not even thinking about settling down Do

someone I don't love. If you arrange another date without my consent, I won't go," Gabriel declared. "You're trying to drive

her and went straight

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