Chapter 34

Nyla walked over and took Valarie's cold hand, whispering, "Valarie, maybe there's some misunderstanding. Don't be too upset."

Valarie nodded. "Mm, I know."

She wouldn't believe Jacqueline's words until Tom himself confirmed them in person.

Soon, Tom's secretary, Fred Sailor, arrived.

He hurried over to Jacqueline, completely unaware of Valarie and Nyla standing nearby. "Ms. Rainford, Mr. Genge is in a meeting, so he sent me."

Jacqueline pointed her chin in the direction of Valarie and Nyla. "There, they're the ones trying to take the suit from me."

Fred turned to speak but froze when he saw Valarie and Nyla. His face paled.

"Ms. Weir..."

At that moment, Fred had only three words in his mind: "It is over."

Valarie was Tom's current girlfriend, while Jacqueline was Tom's childhood friend. Fred hadn't expected Jacqueline to run into Valarie on her first day back in the country, let alone in such an unpleasant situation.

Noticing Fred's unusual reaction, Jacqueline frowned. "You