Chapter 163

Clark smirked, his voice void of emotion. "How pitiful. He must hate the person who ruined his family and left him destitute."

Michael shuddered at the coldness in Clark's voice.

"Mr. Sumner, should we get him out?" Michael asked.

"Of course. I want to see him within three days," Clark replied.

Michael hesitated. He wanted to dissuade him but remained silent, knowing it would be pointless.

He hung up with a sigh, contemplating the possibility of finding a new job. Clark's current demands could be disastrous if they were discovered.

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Nyla remained in her room until dinner.

After eating silently, she quickly retreated upstairs, eager to avoid lingering.

Clark watched her departure with a dark, unsettling expression.

As Patricia cleared the table, she said, "Mr. Sumner, silent treatments are harmful. Women need to be comforted."

Clark frowned, irritation flashing in his eyes. "I know."

It wasn't that he didn't want to comfort Nyla, but she wouldn't give him a chance. Moreove