CHAPTER 71

Chapter 71

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Upon hearing that, Clark’s expression darkened, and the atmosphere in the room seemed to plummet,

After a long silence, he finally spoke. To the office.”

For the next few days, Clark did not bother Nyla again, and she enjoyed the peace.

When Valarie finished her tasks, she went straight to Nyla, urging her to accompany her to the hospital.

“Why are we going to the hospital? It’s not time for a check–up yet,” Nyla asked.

Seeing Nyla’s confusion, Valarie rolled her eyes. “Have you forgotten who caused you to fall down the stairs?”

“I remember, but so what?”

“Since you remember, let’s go. We’re going to demand compensation for your medical expenses and emotional distress, Valarie said.

When they arrived at the hospital, Lucia was having lunch with her parents.

Seeing Nyla, Clement was momentarily taken aback but then gave a friendly smile. “Nyla, are you here to visit Lucia?”

Valarie sneered and sat down on the sofa, raising an eyebrow at Clement.

“Mr. Pollard, your daughter not only fell down the stairs herself but also caused Nyla to fall, resulting in a mild concussion and occasional dizziness.

“Don’t you think the Pollards should compensate her for lost wages, medical expenses, and emotional distress? Valarie questioned.

Upon hearing this, Lucia turned livid and glared at Valatie.

“Valarie, don’t accuse me. Which eye of yours saw me causing her to fall? I was the one who got hurt more severely, so she should be the one compensating me!” Lucia snapped.

Having dealt with Lucia’s manipulative behavior before Valarie had always kept her at arm’s length.

It was Nyla–under the impression that she and Lucia had grown up together and were best friends–who failed to see through Lucia’s facade.

The Jaystons‘ bankruptcy ultimately revealed Lucia’s true colors, leading to their fallout.

Reflecting on this, Valarie looked at Lucia with disdain. “You got hurt worse because you fell first and tried to drag Nyla down with you, but you failed.”

“You!” Lucia was furious. She wanted to retort, but Valarie cut her off coldly.

“If you don’t want the story about you staging a scene to kneel in front of Nyla and hit the Internet, ruining your reputation, then stop arguing with me,” Valarie threatened.

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Chapter 71

Clement, seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere, smiled and said, “Ms. Weir, there’s no need to be angry. Regardless of whether Lucia is at fault or not, I’ve watched Nyla grow up. I’m willing to cover her medical expenses for falling down the stairs.”

Valarie raised an eyebrow, her gaze icy.

“Mr. Pollard, you certainly know how to say the right things, but let’s be clear–Nyla isn’t so down and out that she needs charity from the Pollards. What we’re asking for is compensation, not a handout,” Valarie clarified.

Clement’s smile faltered for a moment before he turned to Nyla. “What kind of compensation are you looking for, Nyla?”

Meeting Clement’s seemingly gentle gaze, Nyla found it hypocritical.

When the Jaystons went bankrupt and her father was hospitalized from the shock, Clement hadn’t even. bothered to visit, not even for appearances. Now, he was pretending nothing had happened, speaking to her as if everything was the same.

Seeing Nyla remain silent, Valarie assumed she was about to ask for an apology from Lucia and quickly interjected, “We want 150,000 dollars in compensation and an apology from Lucia.”