PopularNovelChapter 368 Clark's gaze was so intense it felt like it could burn a hole throught Jordyn.
Jordyn's hand trembled uncontrollably as she held the soup, nearly causing the bowl to fall to the floor. She was certain that if Clark weren't so badly injured, he would have gotten out of bed to strangle her and demand answers, "C-Clark, I was just so scared... You used to love Nyla so much... I was afraid you might rekindle that old flame..." she stammered.
Clark sneered. "So, you decided to spill everything online without my permission? You went ahead and made our marriage public?" His gaze, once tender, turned icy.
A wave of unfairness swelled inside Jordyn. If he hadn't been photographed hugging Nyla, she might not have been threatened by Rebecca or insulted as a mistress online.
The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe looked at him with tearful eyes and said, "If you weren't still involved with Nyla and had answered my calls, none of this would have happened! Besides, is there something shameful about us getting married? Why can't I make it public?" Clark's fury boiled over. He had never regretted anything more than marrying Jordyn right after divorcing Nyla, just to provoke her.
"I just divorced Nyla and then married you. Now you've made it public. Do you know how the board members and the Sumners will view me? You're such an idiot!" he growled.
+25 BONUS His rage frightened Jordyn, causing her face to pale as she took an involuntary step back.
Clark couldn't stand looking at her any longer and yelled, "Get out!" As the workday ended, Nyla received another message from Ryan, asking her to meet near Prospectus Technology.
She was taken aback. Ryan's eagerness seemed unusual.
Previously, he had insisted on meeting her in person to provide evidence. However, if he truly had evidence, it would be safer to use email or another method to avoid detection by the Sumners.
Given that she had sent Cyrus to the police, it was logical to suspect she might be under the Sumners' surveillance, making a face-to-face meeting risky.
The more Nyla thought about it, the more something felt off about Ryan.
What could his real motive be for reaching out now? Suddenly, she remembered his daughter's illness and hospitalization. She quickly called Pete to inquire about Ryan's financial situation.
Pete confirmed that Ryan was likely approaching her for money, but not for the compensation from Vincent's accident.
The case hadn't even gone to trial yet-it might not even go to trial, and it would be a long process. His daughter couldn't afford to wait that long.
Nyla realized he must be working for someone else. With this clarity, she looked at Ryan's message coldly. A few minutes later, she replied to him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOn the other end, Ryan was thrilled to receive Nyla's response. She had finally taken the bait.
After work, Nyla drove directly to the restaurant where she had arranged to meet Ryan.
The restaurant was near Prospectus Technology and was usually busy Still, she wasn't taking any chances. She bought a stun gun for self-defense and contacted Pete to follow her. When she arrived at the restaurant, Ryan was already waiting. Upon seeing Nyla, he waved at her.
Nyla approached Ryan calmly.
As soon as she sat down, he becand visibly emotional and exclaimed, "Ms. Jayston you finally agreed to meet with me!"
Spencer knocked and entered Damon's office, speaking softly, "Mr. Sumner, the person we sent to keep an eye on Ryan just reported that Ryan and Ms, Jayston are meeting at Nine Stream right now."
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