Your Uncle’s My Husband Now Back Off, Ex! novel Chapter 175

**Through Unseen Doors We Step Into Untold Worlds Beyond**
by Sage Hunter Lane

Richard’s eyes bore into Nyla with an air of undeniable superiority, each glance dripping with condescension. “You don’t have a choice,” he declared, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Nyla stood firm, her resolve unyielding as she met his gaze. “I have a recording of Clark’s affair. If you refuse to cooperate, I’ll make it public,” she countered, her voice steady and unwavering.

The weight of her determination hung in the air; she was prepared to seize this moment as a means to finally end her marriage to Clark. The thought of freedom ignited a flicker of hope within her.

Richard’s expression remained as frigid as ever, his indifference to her threat evident. “Don’t forget, your father is still in the hospital. I’d prefer to keep this situation from becoming a spectacle, so I suggest you think wisely about your next move. Once this scandal blows over, I’ll arrange for a discreet divorce,” he stated, his voice devoid of empathy.

“Why should I trust that you’ll actually follow through with the divorce?” Nyla pressed, skepticism lacing her words.

Richard’s reply was blunt, cutting through her doubts like a knife. “You have no choice but to trust me. At this moment, you lack the leverage to negotiate.”

Nyla’s hands balled into fists, her nails digging into her palms as frustration coursed through her. For a fleeting moment, she contemplated exposing Cyrus’ underhanded scheme against Harris Pharmaceuticals, but she hesitated. Until she had concrete evidence that could land Cyrus behind bars, revealing her knowledge to the Sumners was a risk she couldn’t afford to take.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, she said, “One month. If we aren’t divorced by then, I’ll go public with Clark’s affair!” Her voice was firm, a challenge wrapped in resolve.

“Fine. Now, let’s discuss how we’ll navigate this situation,” Richard replied, his tone shifting to one of businesslike efficiency.

Half an hour later, Nyla and Clark exited the imposing Sumner residence, the air thick with unresolved tension.

As they reached the threshold, Clark’s hand shot out, gripping Nyla’s wrist with a fierce intensity. “Nyla, no matter what, I won’t divorce you!” he ground out through clenched teeth, his desperation palpable.

Nyla yanked her hand free, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips. “Clark, you will divorce me—unless you’re willing to watch the Sumner Group crumble around you.”

With those parting words, she turned on her heel and slipped into her car, the engine roaring to life as she sped away, leaving Clark behind in a swirl of uncertainty.

During her drive, her phone buzzed insistently, and she glanced at the screen to see Valarie’s name lighting up. “What’s the latest on the Sumner Group’s statement?” Valarie inquired, her voice tinged with urgency.

Earlier, Richard had mentioned that the Sumner Group would issue a statement claiming the scandal was merely a product of misleading angles, attempting to downplay the gravity of the situation. They planned to let the storm pass, then have Nyla and Clark make public appearances together to showcase their supposedly intact marriage.

“It’s exactly what you saw. The Sumners are trying to sweep it all under the rug,” Nyla replied, her frustration evident.

Valarie erupted with anger. “The Sumners are really pushing it too far!”

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