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.”
Nyla sat down across from Valarie, placed her bag on the chair next to her, and raised an eyebrow. “What gossip?”
“I heard that Lucia somehow pissed off Clark a week ago and got slapped in a private room. Her face was so swollen she looked like a pig.”
Nyla paused as she was about to pour herself some water. She looked up at Valarie. “Who told you that?”
“A girl I’m friends with. She was at the bar that night and saw the whole thing.”
Nyla looked down, saying nothing, but she understood. Clark must have investigated the incident and punished Lucia for hitting her. However, his actions would only make Lucia hate her more and make her life at the company even harder.
“Nyla… Nyla?”
Nyla snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Valarie. “What is it, Valarie?”
Valarie looked exasperated. “That’s what I wanted to ask you. I’ve called your name several times, and you were daydreaming. What were you thinking about?”
Seeing Valarie’s shy and expectant look, Nyla couldn’t help but tease her. “Who was it that swore off relationships and called them foolish?”
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Author! Why does it always so mean? Like a new character will appear and at the end of the chapter, they're all antagonist who always intend to hurt Nyla. Is there any character who will protect her with no expectation in return of any thing?...
AUTHOR!!! NOTICE THIS PLEASE!!!! I hope that Nyla's heart can be softened with Damon alone like clear things up and make some intimate time with each other. And of course Damon talking to Rebecca will make Nyla go back to her status again. Just a short calmness and joy for Nyla and Damon....