Chasing the Unexpected

If you hadn’t refused to help me, would I have made such a fuss?” denlyn ddeallenged, her gaze filled with accusation.

Clark wine rendered speechless.

After a moment of ellenes, he turned to Hyla. “Nyla, perhaps you should apologize to Jordyn and put his matter to rest.”

Hyla sneered “Are you out of your find? Apologize to her? Why

“Why

y not? You were seen hugging my husband not long ago, ember 21 still have photos. Would you like me to show them to

Jordyn tainted

Byla’s uns immed tey Jordyn, stop pretending. You were the one whe interfered in my marriage with Clark. Now that you’re married to him, have you forgotten what you d did?

As for that photo, you can ask Clark about it yourself. I’m not

Ale, vou mentioned I was fighting will you over the dress. Did you forget there are emity cameras in the mall? Should I get the hustage to see who was really fighting over it?

Asgarden of whether it’s a dress or a man, I wouldn’t want anything from you because I find it disgusting!

Jorders anger Hared, and she instigetively retorted, “You’re talking

Thave videos of Clark cheating with you. Are you sure you want me

ebon them in front of everyone Nyla asked

Jordyn grashed her death. She certainly adet werd how wen revealed, but Nyla’s confident derneator only made her fory bos

over

The crowd, which had previously looked at tyle with disdain, now turned their scornful gaze toward Ardyn

Just as she was about to respond, Dark grabbed her and solled her aside

“Let go of met Jordynored

Clark ignored her protests, releasing her only when they

corner.

“Clark, didn’t you see how everyone was looking at tage away like this makes it seem like we’re guilty” she protested

Clark’s expression was loy. “It’s better to look guilty than to risk har exposing our intimate video to the subier

But I’m not satisfied” Jordyn comdained

What are you dissatisfied with? We’re married now She’s just a stranger to us. Why do you keep provoking her? Olark snapped

His eyes blazed with fury as if he might strangle Jordyn at any moment. His gaze was menacing and interise

Jordyn took a step back, tears welling in her eyes. “Why am provoking her? Don’t you know? if you didn’t have any feedings for her, I wouldn’t care about her But can you honestly say you have no feelings for her at all?

“We’re over Clark said firmly

“As long as you still have feelings for her, it’s not over; Jordyn

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Clark’s patience wore thin. “If you want to keep arguing, go ahead, I’m going back to my meeting.”

He turned and walked away.

Jordyn glared at his retreating figure, frustration and anger bubbling inside her.

After a moment of hesitation, she stomped her foot and ran after him.

Once Jordyn and Clark had left, Nyla continued browsing but found no dresses that appealed to her. She decided to go home.

Upon arriving, she saw Gabriel standing at her door. She frowned and approached him. “What’s going on?”

Gabriel’s expression darkened at her indifference. “I received two invitations to a jewelry auction from a friend today. I thought you might be interested. Would you like to join me?”