Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla) novel Chapter 991

Tom gritted his teeth so hard he thought they might shatter, but he still managed to force a smile.

"You're right, Mr. Hackett," he said.

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By the time their discussion had finished, it was already past 10:00 p.m.

Gabriel had other matters to attend to and left first.

Tom stayed in the private room for a while before stepping out.

As he exited Violet Carriage, he saw Valarie and Brandon walking out of a nearby restaurant. They had just finished dinner, casually holding hands and both smiling.

Valarie's gaze was almost entirely fixed on Brandon, not sparing a glance for anyone else.

Her eyes, once filled with affection when she looked at Tom, now brimmed with disdain and impatience. She didn't even want to speak to him.

A wave of emptiness washed over Tom, and he stood there, watching them walk away.

Soon enough, when Prospectus Technology fell and the Sumner Group collapsed, Brandon would no longer be a threat to him over Valarie.

Tom took a deep breath, turned, and headed for his car.

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