Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

A hand picked up the file and handed it to Valarie as its owner apologized, "Sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you."

Hearing the voice, Valarie snapped her head up in shock.

It was Tom! Wasn't he abroad?!

"What are you doing here?!" she demanded.

Her eyes betrayed her disbelief-there was no joy in them.

Tom felt a pang in his heart, suppressing his disappointment.

"I came to discuss business with Mr. Weir," he replied.

Valarie's expression remained cold as she took the document from him, walking past him into the office without a second glance.

As the door closed behind her, Tom felt a wave of sorrow. He had been too confident, believing that Valarie would never leave him. Now, he realized how foolish he had been.

Inside the office, Valarie tossed the file onto Jonathan's desk and snapped, "Dad, why are you suddenly collaborating with Tom?"

had ended things, the Weirs and Genges hadn't worked

the file, his face calm. "He came to give me money. Why not take

Valarie was speechless.

anything else here. You can head back now," Jonathan dismissed

lunch with Brandon, Valarie hesitated but

of relief. If

Valarie stepped out of the office, she spotted Tom

tall and handsome in his black suit, a striking figure who drew the attention

"Mr. Genge, we're not familiar. You can address me as Ms. Weir." The

years ago... Being abroad all this time without you made me

me

useless word me

move aside?"

remained calm and devoid

like fragile crystals on the verge of shattering. Valarie smiled and nodded.

to Tom anymore. The thought of him flirting with

her face for