Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 937

After Brandon's post went live, the Sumner Group's PR team quickly sprang into action, hiring a wave of paid commenters to fuel the conversation.

Shortly after, rumors resurfaced about Tom's infidelity during his past relationship with Valarie.

[I used to think Tom was a decent guy. Turns out he's just a scumbag! He cheated on Valarie before and now can't stand seeing her happy with someone else? Pathetic.]

[An ex should stay in the past like they're dead. Tom is the definition of "can't let go". If I were Valarie, I'd be disgusted beyond words.]

[Funny how this morning most comments were roasting Brandon. Tom, you buying some bots yourself?]

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The heated debate in the comments section quickly reached Tom, who merely snickered upon hearing about it.

He wasn't surprised. After all, he never expected this incident to deliver a decisive blow to the Sumner Group. It was merely the opening move.

Valarie had also seen the video of the fight while at work, but she reacted indifferently.

After watching for a bit, she closed the video and refocused on her tasks.

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As her workday ended, Brandon texted her, saying he was waiting outside her office building.

Still upset about the previous night, Valarie didn't want to see him.

Valarie: [Let's take a few days to cool down. Go home.]

When he didn't respond, she didn't think much of it. She packed up and left her office

"Valarie, I was about to refuse when you walked in. I have a girlfriend—I know how to maintain boundaries with Michelle," Brandon said.

Valarie paused, then spoke softly. "Let's just take a few days apart to cool down."

She moved to open her car door, but Brandon grabbed her hand.

"Valarie, don't you trust me?" he asked.

Valarie looked up at him, her gaze steady. "If it were my friends egging me on to kiss another man last night, would you have trusted me?"

"I would. Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship. Until something actually happens, I would choose to believe in you," Brandon claimed.

His answer made her laugh bitterly. She pulled her hand away and said, "When I went to see Tom, nothing happened then either. But you rushed over, demanding answers. That wasn't so long ago. Have you already forgotten?"