When Nyla arrived at the lab, it was close to the start of her shift.She had just changed into her white lab coat and walked in when she saw Melody with her head down, furiously typing on her phone, her face flushed.Hearing footsteps, Melody suddenly looked up. Upon seeing Nyla, she quickly hid her phone behind her, looking somewhat guilty."Nyla..." she said."Mm, let's get ready for the experiment," Nyla replied.Noticing Nyla's nonchalance, Melody couldn't help but think about the harsh comments she had seen in the group chat about Nyla, which made her blood pressure rise.They hadn't interacted with Nyla personally, so why were they speaking about her like that? Moreover, Melody was certain Nyla wouldn't get involved with someone like Clark again.However, the leaked photo did seem to show Clark hugging Nyla, and they did appear quite intimate.Melody wanted to ask Nyla about it but feared Nyla might think she didn't believe her, like those others.Her preoccupation with
The two of them didn't discuss the matter further, and Melody quickly refocused on her experiments.…On his way back to the company, Clark received a call from Jordyn."Clark, did you go see Nyla?" Jordyn's tone was accusatory and filled with anger.Clark frowned and replied coldly, "Jordyn, have you forgotten your place? You have no right to question me.""No right? Don't forget we're married now, and I'm carrying your child! You were out in public hugging Nyla—how can you treat me like this?" Jordyn cried.Clark let out a cold laugh. "You really think that just because we registered our marriage, you get to control my life? I can get a divorce just as easily as I got married. If you don't know your place, feel free to leave!"He ended the call without giving Jordyn a chance to respond, threw his phone onto the passenger seat, and drove the car with a scowl.He was already regretting marrying Jordyn on impulse and the trouble it had caused.As Clark was contemplating when to
Jordyn's eyes widened in shock."Who are you?! What nonsense are you talking about?" she cried out.A light laugh came through on the other end of the line. "Whether it's nonsense or not, you know in your heart. If I don't see you in an hour, be prepared to face the consequences."The call ended with a click, snapping Jordyn out of her daze. Her mind raced as she paced anxiously in the living room.She had already dealt with Holden Vance, so there shouldn't be anyone else who knew about this. How could the caller possibly know?If Clark discovered that the child wasn't his, he would certainly not let her off easily.The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became.There was no time to dwell on it. Palate Royale was at least a half-hour drive away. Regardless of whether the caller had real evidence, she had no choice but to go there.Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Jordyn grabbed her car keys and headed out.…Forty minutes later, Jordyn pulled up to the ent
"What exactly are you trying to do?" Jordyn demanded.Rebecca smiled with satisfaction. "Ms. Cheatham, don't be upset. I'm here to help you.""Help me?" Jordyn looked at Rebecca as if she had just heard a bad joke, her gaze tinged with sarcasm. "What exactly can you do to help me?""Help you become Mrs. Jordyn Sumner, of course," Rebecca replied."We're already married. Do you want to see the marriage certificate?" Jordyn shot back.Rebecca regarded her indifferently, her tone light and airy. "Aside from that piece of paper, what else do you have? As far as I know, none of the Sumners, including Clark, seem to take you seriously."Jordyn clenched her hands tightly, her expression falling."Ms. Austen, perhaps you should focus on your issues. I've heard your family background isn't exactly impressive. Whether you can secure that piece of paper is another matter entirely!" Rebecca hissed.Rebecca's calm demeanor faltered slightly, her gaze growing colder. "It seems you're not int
"That's something to consider later, but whether you want to or not, you have to do it." Rebecca's tone was charged with threats and audacity.If Jordyn didn't follow her instructions, everything she had could be at risk.Seething with anger, Jordyn took a tense ten seconds before she coldly replied, "Fine, I'll do what you say. But if you fail, I'll ensure Damon knows what you're really like!"Jordyn was not fooled by Rebecca's innocent and fragile facade in front of Damon. If Damon knew how ruthless Rebecca was behind the scenes, would he still have feelings for her?Rebecca's face hardened momentarily before she smirked again. "Don't worry. As long as you follow my instructions, you'll get everything you want."…That evening, a video from a million-follower influencer quickly soared to the top of the trending list.In the video, Jordyn, with red eyes and tear-streaked cheeks, revealed that she was two months pregnant and pleaded with Nyla to let Clark go and stop bothering h
"Nyla, Jordyn is being completely shameless. She messed with your marriage and now she's cyberbullying you. The worst part is that people are still supporting her online. It's infuriating!" Melody huffed.Seeing Melody's furious expression, Nyla reached out and pinched her cheek. "It's not worth getting upset over. She'll regret it soon enough.""Aren't you going to clarify things?" Melody asked."Of course I will. Don't worry about me. Just get ready to leave work," Nyla replied.After Melody left, Nyla checked everything one more time to confirm there were no issues before locking up the lab and heading out.As she turned around, she saw Gabriel standing a short distance away, obviously waiting for her.Noticing that Nyla didn't seem inclined to speak with him, Gabriel took a few steps closer and asked, "Did you see what's happening online?"Nyla nodded. "Yes. What about it?""Do you need me to help you deal with it?" he offered."No. I can handle it myself," Nyla said.Gab
Nyla looked at her indifferently. "I don't have anything to talk to you about."Rebecca smiled bitterly. "I know you hate me. After all, I returned to the country and took Damon away from you.""Ms. Austen, you're overthinking it. I don't like you, but it's not to the point of hatred. If it's just your unrequited feelings, it wouldn't affect my relationship with Damon," Nyla replied.Ultimately, it was Damon who gave Rebecca the chance to interfere in their relationship.Rebecca's face turned a bit pale. "Ms. Jayston, you'll have a lifetime with Damon, but I only have three months. Can you let him be with me for these three months? After that, I promise I'll leave and won't bother you again."Nyla frowned. "What you're saying now doesn't matter. I've already broken up with him. Whether you're with him for three months or three years is no longer my concern."With that, she walked past Rebecca and left.Rebecca was about to stop her when her phone rang.Seeing it was Jordyn, she
This time, Nyla didn't hang up but chose to answer the call. "Hello."The voice on the other end trembled with agitation. "Ms. Jayston, you finally answered! My name is Ryan Davey. My father, Vincent Davey, was one of the workers who died in the Harris Pharmaceuticals accident six years ago."I saw the news about you sending Cyrus to prison. I want to meet with you. I have some evidence. Are you free now?"Nyla remembered the name Vincent Davey, but..."Are you really a victim's family member?" she asked."If you don't believe me, we can arrange to meet somewhere. Don't worry. I mean no harm. I just want to give you the evidence and hope you can help me seek justice for my father and the other victims," Ryan said.Nyla was silent for a few seconds before saying, "I'll give you an email address where you can send the evidence.""That won't work. I need to meet you in person to feel comfortable handing over the evidence." The caller's voice was filled with wariness, indicating a l