Chapter 231

Wren's voice was pleading, but a chill ran down Nyla's spine. This must be the real reason she had called.

Nyla had already been blackmailed by Clark numerous times with the promise of a kidney donation for her father, only to be betrayed when the kidney was given to Jordyn's father instead.

"Wren, I can't agree to this," Nyla replied firmly. "A person can't live without bottom lines. If I compromise this time, I'll be letting Clark control me forever."

She had compromised too many times before, each instance leading to more pain and betrayal from Clark. She wouldn't trust him again, nor would she compromise.

There was a long silence on the other end of the line, followed by the sound of the call being disconnected.

Nyla had no intention of calling back. She simply put down her phone and went to take a shower.

…

The next few days passed quietly.

Clark didn't reach out, and Nyla's life returned to its calm routine.

Just when she thought she could approach Richard in about a wee