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Melody glanced at Nyla, hesitated for a moment, but kept her thoughts to herself. When the attack occurred, she had been too slow to react, but Nyla had immediately rushed to Damon’s side, shielding him from the blow.
Melody had a vague sense that Nyla’s feelings for Damon might be different. However, since they only exchanged greetings at the company and never showed signs of closeness, she wasn’t sure about their relationship.
Lost in thought, Melody was jolted back to the present by Nyla’s serious tone. “There’s a leak in the filter paper. Didn’t you notice?”
Melody snapped back to reality and looked down, spotting a hole in the bottom of the filter paper. The solution had leaked through and contaminated the previously filtered liquid, meaning they would need to
start over.
“I am sorry, Nyla. I didn’t notice,” Melody apologized.
“There’s no need to apologize. Just be more careful when doing experiments. If you can’t focus, take a break,” Nyla replied calmly.
The experiment they were conducting was relatively low–risk, so a moment of distraction wasn’t a big deal. However, Nyla knew that in future organic experiments, any lack of focus could lead to dangerous situations, potentially causing explosions with serious consequences.
Melody nodded quickly. “I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
Nyla didn’t say anything more and continued with her work.
Soon, the workday came to an end. As Nyla was gathering her things to leave, she received a call from Valarie, inviting her to dinner.
They met at the restaurant, and Valarie frowned when she saw Nyla. “Has something happened recently? You look so worn out.”
Nyla didn’t want to worry Valarie, so she shook her head. “No. I’ve just been a bit tired from work.”
“Well, a big dinner tonight will be a nice treat,” Valarie said, trying to lift her spirits.
Seeing Valarie’s enthusiasm, Nyla smiled. “Okay.”
After they were seated and had ordered their food, Valarie asked, “By the way, has Tom or Jacqueline caused you any trouble lately?”
“No, but Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group have teamed up to terminate contracts with the Sumner Group and Prospectus Technology, causing significant losses,” Nyla replied.
“Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group have probably suffered more. Prospectus Technology and the Sumner Group have started to retaliate, and many partners are terminating contracts with them. Tom and Jacqueline’s situation must be quite tough now,” Valarie added.
Valarie’s family owned a moderately–sized company, so she kept up with business news.
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Nyla’s expression remained neutral. “Even if it’s tough, it’s their fault.”
Valarie snorted. “They got what they deserved. But I bet Jacqueline will come looking for you soon. Don’t
go soft on her.”
If Valarie had been at the party, she would have torn Jacqueline apart.
“Don’t worry. I won’t,” Nyla replied.
Jacqueline had set her up at the party, and now Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group were using contract terminations to pressure the Sumners into coercing her to apologize.
Nyla knew that if she forgave Jacqueline, she’d be a fool.
After dinner, Valarie dragged Nyla out for some shopping.
Noticing that Valarie was more focused on picking out clothes for her than for herself, Nyla couldn’t help but smile-“Valarie, are you planning to buy me clothes?
Valarie picked up a red strapless gown and nodded. “Yes. Don’t you remember? Your birthday is coming
up soon.”
Nyla was momentarily stunned before recalling that her birthday was indeed approaching. With everything going on, she had forgotten about it.
Since being with Clark, they had always spent their birthdays together as a couple. He probably wouldn’t remember this year.
“I’ve been too busy lately,” Nyla said.
Valarie frowned. “Has Clark forgotten as well?”
“I’m not sure, but given our current situation, celebrating together doesn’t seem appropriate,” Nyla
reasoned.
une sighed but didn’t press further. She knew Nyla’s personality well enough to understand that once she discovered Clark’s infidelity, she would never reconcile with him. As for Nyla moving back, she didn’t ask any more questions. Even close friends shouldn’t pry too much.
“Alright, I’ll celebrate for you. I’ll buy you this dress today, and on your birthday, I’ll have a surprise for you!”
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Nyla’s eyes widened in surprise. “What kind of surprise?
“If I tell you now, it won’t be a surprise, will it?” Valarle countered.
“Alright then,” Nyla conceded.
After Nyla and Valarie finished shopping and were about to leave, they unexpectedly ran into Jordyn and Cindy, who were also shopping and carrying multiple bags.
“What are you doing out shopping late at night instead of staying home? That dress you’re holding–you couldn’t afford it even if you worked a whole year. My son works hard for his money, and you don’t do anything to help him except spend it all,” Cindy scolded.
Cindy’s gaze at Nyla was almost burning with anger. If Valarie hadn’t been there, Cindy would have been even harsher, especially given Nyla’s affair with Damon,
Valarie hadn’t expected Cindy to be so harsh toward Nyla in public. She sneered and was about to speak. when Nyla interjected, “Mrs. Sumner, it appears that the money you and Ms. Cheatham are spending also comes from Clark. While it’s understandable for you to use his funds, I have the right to reclaim any money spent by Ms. Cheatham.”
Cindy and Jordyn looked offended.
“Nyla, I’m more than willing to spend money on Jordyn. If you had a child, I’d spend money on you too!” Cindy scoffed.
Nyla smiled, showing no concern. “Since Ms. Cheatham likes having children so much, she should have more. Otherwise, the Sumner fortune will have no heir.
“You!” Cindy was furious. She hadn’t expected Nyla to be so bold in public.
“Apologize immediately, or I’ll call Clark to come and teach you the Sumner rules himself,” Cindy threatened.
Nyia raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Is it the Sumner rules for the husband to have an affair and father a child outside of marriage while the mother–in–law openly shops with the mistress and mocks the rightful spouse?”
“I didn’t expect you to be so sharp–tongued. If I had known you were like this, I would never have let Clark marry you!” Cindy hissed.
“Mrs. Sumner, discussing past grievances won’t help. It only shows that you’re powerless against me now,
Nyla said flatly.
Cindy was so enraged that she nearly collapsed. Each of Nyla’s words drove her to fury
to silence her immediately.
Nyla ignored Cindy and pulled Valarie away.
and she wanted
Once they were out of the mall, Valarie couldn’t help but complain, “Is your mother–in–law out of her mind? If you hadn’t stopped me, I would’ve definitely let her have it.”
Nyla’s expression remained calm. “She’s always like that. Just ignore her.”
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“I’m really fed up Doesn’t Clark do anything about it? Valarie asked.
“He’s too busy focusing on acquiring the company shares to care about this kind of thing.” Nyla replied
She no longer had any expectations of him, so she wasn’t upset.
Valarie sighed and said no more. After all, it was Nyla’s marriage. If she didn’t want to leave, she must have her reasons.
By the time Nyla got home, it was already past 10.00 pm.
Clark hadn’t returned yet, so she went straight to her bedroom to shower and get ready for bed
Just after finishing drying her hair, there was a knock at the bedroom door.
She opened the door. “What’s up?”
“I heard about what happened tonight from my mom. It won’t happen again,” Clark promised.
It seemed Cindy had complained to Clark.
Nyla nodded. “Got it. If that’s all, I’m going to bed.”
Upon noticing her coldness, Clark’s eyes dimmed.
After a few seconds of silence, he said quietly, “I’ll be on a business trip tomorrow, so I might not make it back for your birthday. Let me know what you want as a gift, and I’ll get it ready in advance.”
In the past, no matter how busy he was, he would always clear his schedule to be with Nyla on her
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Nyla wasn’t disappointed at all. She lowered her gaze and said, “I don’t really want anything. It’s okay if you don’t get me a gift.”
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Clark frowned. “Then I’ll just get what I had in mind.”
“Alright,” Nyla complied.
They fell into silence. Clark looked at her, hoping she would tell him to take care as she used to before his business trips, but she kept her eyes down and said nothing
Eventually, he stopped expecting anything from her.
“I still have some work to finish. Get some rest early,” he said.
With that, he turned and left.
Back in his study, he had just settled in when he received a call from Michael.
“Mr. Sumner, I checked, and Ms. Cheatham’s father does indeed need a kidney transplant. However, there isn’t a suitable donor yet, so he’s still in the ICU,” Michael informed him,
“I understand. Have someone look for a kidney donation,” Clark instructed.
“Okay,” Michael replied.
After hanging up, Clark considered the situation and decided to reserve the kidney for Harrison. After all, Nyla was more important to him.
The next morning, as soon as Nyla arrived at the company, she was stopped by Jacqueline.
“Ms Jayston, we need to talk,” Jacqueline said.
Nyla was a bit surprised. Valarie had mentioned the night before that Jacqueline might come to see her, but she didn’t expect to be confronted at the company entrance so soon,
“We don’t really have anything to talk about,” she told Jacqueline.
Nyla tried to walk past Jacqueline, but the latter persistently followed her.
“Ms. Jayston, it was indeed my fault at the banquet. I apologize again. Could you please speak to Mr. Sumner and ask him to go easy on Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group?” Jacqueline requested.
Previously, Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group had teamed up to terminate their contracts with the Sumner Group.
The Sumner Group had not responded, and without sending Nyla to apologize, they subsequently terminated their contracts with Prospectus Technology as well–only to be deceived by them.
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plummeted by hundreds of millions, and it continued to decline.
With no other options, Jacqueline had come to beg Nyla for help.
Nyla regarded her coldly. “If I’m not mistaken, it was Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group that terminated their contracts with Prospectus Technology.
“I have no shares or position at Prospectus Technology, merely a regular employee. Do you really believe I have enough influence to persuade Mr. Sumner to go easy on Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group?”
Jacqueline gritted her teeth. Nyla clearly had no intention of assisting her. Nevertheless, her father had warned her before she came that, regardless of how difficult Nyla might be, she had to ask for help.
She forced a smile. “Ms. Jayston, Mr. Sumner is your uncle, and he stood up for you at the banquet. If you’re willing to persuade him, he’ll definitely agree.”
Nyla found this amusing. Jacqueline had previously plotted against her, and now she sought her help? Was she trying to treat her like a fool?
“I don’t think our relationship is close enough for me to speak on your behalf to Mr. Sumner. Isn’t Ms. Hulle your good friend? Instead of wasting time with me, you should ask her. She’ll definitely be able to assist you,” Nyla said, brushing past Jacqueline and leaving.
Jacqueline stared at Nyla’s retreating figure, filled with humiliation and anger. She had humbled herself to beg Nyla, only to be dismissed so coldly.
That bitch!
Once Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group emerged from this crisis, she would make sure to pay Nyla back!
In a parked Maybach nearby, Damon said coldly. “Warn the Rainfords to stop harassing Nyla. Otherwise, they’ll face the consequences.”
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“Understood!” Spencer replied but then turned back to look at him, his expression hesitant
“Is there something else?” Damon asked.
“It’s not a big deal… It’s just… With Ms. Jayston’s birthday coming up, should we prepare a gift for her?” Spencer asked.
Damon frowned, his gaze showing irritation. “What does her birthday have to do with me?”
Spencer quickly shook his head. “No, nothing.
“In the future, you don’t need to report anything about her to me. Professionally, she’s just an employee from Park Pharmaceuticals. Personally, she’s my niece–in–law, We need to keep our distance,” Damon clarified,
Spencer lowered his head. “Understood, Mr. Sumner.”
Back at home, Jacqueline was fuming.
After learning that Nyla had refused to help, Jacqueline’s father, Byron Rainford, scolded her and instructed her to keep trying until Nyla agreed to assist.
She was burning with frustration. Given Nyla’s attitude that morning, continuing seemed pointless.
While she was brooding, she suddenly received a call from Erin.
Knowing what Jacqueline had been through that morning, Erin invited her out for a shopping spree to cheer her up.
When they met, Jacqueline vented her frustration.
Erin listened sympathetically. “It’s clear that Nyla is holding a grudge from the banquet. I didn’t expect her to be s. petty.”
Jacqueline gritted her teeth. “The thought of having to beg her makes me sick.”
“Isn’t Tom helping you?” Erin asked.
Although Gen Pharma suffered significant losses, Tom was supported by his family background. He could resolve the issues facing both Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group with a simple visit home.
At the mention of Tom, Jacqueline’s face darkened. “Don’t bring him up. He’s been avoiding me lately. I bet that bitch Valarie said something to him!”
Upon recalling Tom’s comment that he now saw her as just a sister, Jacqueline’s anger flared. She couldn’t believe Tom wanted to marry Valarie!
Erin narrowed her eyes. “Aren’t you planning to win him back? Are you just going to watch him with Valarie?”
“Of course not. However, with the Rainford Group in such a dire situation, I can’t keep chasing after him,” Jacqueline replied.
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Erin sighed. “You’re putting the cart before the horse. As long as you’re with Tom, the Genge Group will likely cooperate with the Rainford Group because of his influence. The Genge Group is just as significant as the Sumner Group.”
Jacqueline’s eyes lit up. Right, if she could secure Tom she’d also secure the Genges behind him.
Seeing that Jacqueline was considering her advice, Erin added, “What you need to focus on now is driving Valarie away from Tom, not begging Nyla.”
Jacqueline nodded. “Erin, you’re right! I know what I need to do now!”
A week passed quickly, and soon it was Nyla’s birthday
As soon as she arrived at work that morning, she received a message from Valarie.
Valarie: [Come to Room 302 on the third floor of Hyphen Hotel after work. I have a surprise for you.]
Nyla couldn’t help but smile.
Nyla: [Okay.]
Later in the evening, just before getting off work, Clark transferred 1,340,000 dollars to her along with an
apology note.
Clark: [Nyla, sorry I can’t make it back. I’ve asked my assistant to send a cake and a gift home. Happy Birthday!]
Nyla read the message with a neutral expression, did not reply, and chose not to accept the money.
After cleaning up the lab equipment, she changed out of her lab coat and left the office.
Halfway there, she received a call from Valarie asking how far away she was.
“There’s some traffic, so I’ll probably be there in about half an hour,” Nyla said.
“Alright, I’ll wait for you,” Valarie replied.
Finally, Nyla arrived at the hotel around 7:00 p.m. She paid the cab fare and was about to enter the hotel when suddenly a shadow fell from above, landing right in front of her.
Nyla froze in shock.
When she saw that it was Valarie, her eyes widened in disbelief as she shouted, “Valarie!”
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Nyla rushed over to Valarie, but in her panic, she stumbled and fell beside her.
Valarie’s eyes were closed, her clothes torn and ragged, and her face bore visible handprints.
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Seeing the blood pooling beneath Valarie, Nyla finally remembered to call for emergency help. Her hands shook as she fumbled with her phone, dialing several times before finally getting through.
With a trembling voice, she reported that someone had fallen from a building, choking up as she provided the address.
After hanging up, Nyla dared not touch Valarie. She trembled uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face.
Valarie had come here to celebrate her birthday. If something happened to her, Nyla would never forgive herself.
Nearby, a black Maybach was stopped at a red light.
Noticing the crowd gathered around the hotel, Spencer glanced over curiously and then frowned.
He spoke up. “Mr. Sumner, the person in the center of the crowd appears to be Ms. Jayston-”
Before he finished speaking, the sound of a car door opening came from behind.
Spencer turned in surprise to see Damon swiftly crossing the street.
For the first time, Nyla felt time dragging on endlessly. With each passing second, it seemed like Valarie’s breathing grew fainter.
In her daze, she was transported back six years to when Harrison Pharmaceuticals went bankrupt and Harrison had coughed up blood and collapsed in front of her.
The ringing in her ears grew deafening. She covered her ears, her already pale face now nearly colorless.
“Nyla… Nyla!” A deep voice pulled her back from the darkness.
Nyla looked up, her gaze slowly focusing. The moment she saw Damon, she grabbed his hand desperately, as if he were a lifeline.
“M–Mr. Sumner, c–can you help me? Valarie fell from the building. I–I called for an ambulance, but it’s been so long, and t–they still haven’t arrived…” she stuttered,
Damon frowned. “Don’t panic. I’ll handle it.”
Within five minutes of Damon making the phone call, the ambulance arrived. The paramedics assessed Valarie’s condition and quickly placed her on a stretcher and into the ambulance.
In the ambulance, Nyla shakily asked the paramedic about Valarie’s condition.
The paramedic said solemnly, “She needs surgery. We can’t be sure of the specifics yet.”
Upon reaching the nearest hospital, Valarie was immediately rushed into surgery.
Seeing Nyla staring intently at the operating room, Damon pulled her aside and said softly, “Don’t worry.
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she’ll be fine.”
Nyla covered her face, tears slipping through her fingers. It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for celebrating my birthday, she wouldn’t have fallen.”
Noting her distress, Damon gently removed her hands from her face and forced her to look at him.
Isn’t your
fault. No one wanted this to happen. I’ll make sure we find out exactly what happened.
Valarie was an adult. She wouldn’t just fall from a building without a reason. Either someone had pushed her, or the situation was so dire that she had had to justip. Regardless, this was no accident.
“Yes, call the police…” Nyla murmured as she fumbled for her phone.
Before she could unlock it, a large hand grasped her wrist.
“I’ll take care of this. Your job right now is to stay calm. Don’t be afraid. Valarie will be fine,” Damon reassured her.
Nyla’s frantic heart began to settle as she looked into Damon’s calm eyes. “I understand. Thank you”
Seeing her calm down a bit, Damon released his grip, moved aside, and called Spencer to review the hotel’s surveillance footage to determine what had happened before Valarie’s fall.
Soon, Spencer called back, “Mr. Sumner, the hotel’s surveillance cameras were down an hour before Ms. Weir fell. We haven’t been able to find anything.”
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Damon’s expression darkened as he said coldly, “Then check the surveillance footage around the hotel.” “Understood. I’ll get on it right away,” Spencer replied.
After ending the call, Damon approached Nyla. She spoke in a hoarse voice. “What’s the update? Have you figured out what happened?”
*Not yet, but it should be soon,” Damon answered.
Nyla nodded, lowering her gaze. “Uncle Damon, I’m really grateful for your help today. It’s getting late, so you should go back. I’ll stay here.”
Damon looked at her. She was staring down, her hands tightly clenched, and her body still trembling. He remained silent for a moment before sitting down beside her.
“I’ll stay with you,” he said firmly.
Nyla said nothing more, silently praying that Valarie would be okay.
Soon, Valarie’s parents arrived after hearing the news. When they learned that Valarie had fallen while going to celebrate Nyla’s birthday, Phoebe Shersby, Valarie’s mother, turned icy.
“I’m so sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Weir…” Nyla apologized.
Phoebe, filled with anger, raised her hand to slap Nyla. Just as her hand was in the air, it was grabbed firmly.
Facing Damon’s cold and intimidating gaze, Phoebe flinched, and a hint of fear rose in her heart.
“Mrs. Weir, I understand your anxiety given the situation with Ms. Weir, but that doesn’t give you the right to lash out at others,” Damon said.
Seeing Damon standing in front of her, Nyla spoke softly. “Uncle Damon, I’m okay. This happened because of me…”
Damon turned to her, his voice stern. “Be quiet.”
Under his icy stare, Nyla fell silent, not daring to speak further.
Valarie’s father, Jonathan Weir, quickly pulled Phoebe back as he noticed Damon’s barely contained anger. “We don’t have all the details yet. You need to calm down.”
“How can I stay calm when my daughter’s life is uncertain?” Phoebe cried.
Jonathan frowned. “This was clearly aimed at Valarie. Even if she hadn’t gone to celebrate Nyla’s birthday, the attacker would have found another opportunity.”
If Nyla had been the target, the assailants would likely have waited for her to arrive at the hotel. However, Valarie hadn’t made any recent enemies. Could the attack be related to Jonathan’s business rivals?
Phoebe remained silent, her gaze fixed on Nyla with open hostility.
The Weirs sat opposite Nyla and Damon, a heavy silence settling over them. The hallway was eerily quiet.
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After what felt like an eternity, the light above the operating room door finally extinguished.
They rushed to find the doctor.
Jonathan was the first to speak, his voice urgent. “Doctor, how is my daughter?”
The doctor removed his mask, his expression grave. “The wounds have been treated, and bleeding has stopped. However, she sustained a head injury during the fall. We cannot determine when she will regain
consciousness.”
Phoebe’s knees buckled, and she would have collapsed had Jonathan not caught her.
Her voice choked with emotion, she asked, “What do you mean you can’t determine when she’ll wake up? Will my daughter… be in a coma?”
The doctor shook his head. “We cannot say for certain at this time. We will monitor her in the intensive care unit for three days. If she does not awaken after that, the possibility of a vegetative state increases significantly
“Doctor, please, you must save my daughter. She’s so young…” Phoebe sobbed.
“That will depend on her own strength, the doctor replied.
Disbelief etched on her face, Nyla involuntarily stepped back. Valarie would be possibly comatose? How could she fathom that someone she had spoken to just hours ago might end up in such a state?
Seeing the guilt and anguish in Nyla’s eyes, Damon realized the depth of her remorse and regret. His frown deepened, revealing his concern.
After Valarie was transferred to the ICU, Nyla followed. Upon seeing her, Phoebe lunged at Nyla in a frenzied attempt to strike her.
Jonathan intervened swiftly, but not before Nyla’s face bore the mark of a stinging slap, a crimson handprint on her pale skin.
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Damon’s gaze turned icy as if he could kill with a stare.
Phoebe felt a pang of guilt under his harsh scrutiny. However, as she gazed at her daughter in the ICU, uncertain of her fate, her anger reignited.
“Mr. Sumner, I’m not afraid of you. After all, my daughter is in this state. What do I have to lose?” she stated boldly.
Nyla stepped forward, looking up at Damon. “Uncle Damon, it’s natural for Mrs. Weir to be upset. She’s Valarie’s mother. I’m fine.”
Jonathan sighed and turned to Nyla. “Ms. Jayston, you should go home for now. I’ll let you know if Valarie improves.”
Although Nyla longed to stay, she realized her presence would only add to the tension.
“Okay,” she agreed.
Nyla took one last glance at Valarie through the glass, took a deep breath, and turned to leave. Instead of going home, she found a quiet bench in the hospital lobby.
“Uncle Damon, you should go back now,” she suggested.
Damon stood firm. “And you?”
“I’m staying here tonight. I won’t be able to sleep at home anyway.” Nyla replied.
Staying there would ensure she would be immediately informed of any change in Valarie’s condition.
“I’ll have someone watch over things and notify you immediately if Valarie wakes up. But staying here. won’t help. Come back with me,” Damon insisted.
Nyla shook her head. “Uncle Damon, it’s okay. You’ve already done so much for me tonight. I-” Before she could finish, Damon unexpectedly bent down and scooped her up.
Startled, Nyla instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck
As he carried her toward the hospital exit, she protested, ‘Uncle Damon, put me down. Even if you take me back, I’ll just come back here later.”
Damon remained silent, his expression grim as he strode forward.
Nyla’s frustration grew as he wasn’t listening. “Uncle Damon, put me down! I said I don’t want to go back!”
Damon looked down at her, his eyes cold. “Staying here is just wasting time. The most important thing now is to get some rest and figure out who did this to Valarie, not to uselessly wait around!”
Nyla tightened her grip around his neck. After a few seconds, she spoke quietly. “Put me down. I can walk.
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Damon was right. Besides waiting for Valarie to wake up, she needed to find out who was responsible for
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Seeing that Nyla understood, Damon didn’t say anything more or put her down. He quickly walked to the curb and placed her into the car.
“Drive,” he ordered.
Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a large, standalone villa.
Nyla frowned. “Where is this?”
“My place,” Damon answered.
Her expression changed. “Uncle Damon, please have the driver take me home.”
“You can either stay here tonight or find your own way back. It’s up to you,” Damon said, getting out of the car and walking toward the villa.
Seeing the villa surrounded by darkness, with occasional mysterious noises, Nyla hesitated but eventually followed Damon inside.
The villa was decorated in a minimalist black, white, and gray scheme. It was devoid of any bright colors or warmth, giving it a cold and unwelcoming feel–much like Damon himself.
Damon took a bottle of water from the fridge and sipped it. He frowned when he noticed Nyla still standing by the door.
“The slippers are in the cabinet by the door. You’ll stay in the second room on the left side of the second floor,” he informed her, then turned and headed toward his study.
Seeing him about to leave, Nyla snapped back to reality. She quickly changed into slippers and rushed to block his path. “Uncle Damon, have you found out how Valarie fell from the building? What did you discover?”
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Damon’s gaze darkened. “Not yet. The hotel’s surveillance was damaged, so I had Spencer check the cameras around the hotel. The most important thing for you tonight is to get some rest. We can handle everything else tomorrow morning.”
“Got it. Thanks, Uncle Damon,” Nyla said gratefully..
“There’s no need to thank me. Although it might not be the best time to say this, happy birthday,” Damon wished her.
Nyla was momentarily taken aback, then replied softly, Thank you.”
If Valarie didn’t wake up, she might never enjoy her birthdays again.
“Get some rest,” Damon urged.
“Okay,” Nyla agreed.
She went to her room, decorated in the same black, white, and gray scheme as the living room. A faint, pleasant fragrance lingered in the air–one she couldn’t identify but found quite nice.
After taking a shower, she lay down, expecting to have trouble sleeping, but fatigue soon overcame her, and she drifted into a deep sleep.
Unbeknownst to her, shortly after she fell asleep, a maid quietly entered the room, took a box of ointment from the bedside table, and left.
The fragrance in the air diminished significantly after the maid departed.
In the study downstairs, Damon was reviewing documents when the maid knocked and entered. “Mr. Sumner, Ms. Jayston is already asleep.”
Damon nodded. “Alright. You should get some rest too.”
“Yes, sir. Don’t stay up too late. Work is endless,” the maid reminded him,
“I know,” Damon replied.
Seeing his focus still on the documents, the maid sighed and left.
The next morning, Nyla woke up to find it was already past 8:00 a.m. She was surprised because she
usually had trouble sleeping away from home, yet she had slept so soundly there.
After getting ready, she went downstairs where breakfast was already set out on the table.
Damon was sitting at the table, reading the news.
“Good morning. Uncle Damon,” Nyla greeted.
“Good morning. How did you sleep last night?” Damon asked, setting his tablet aside and looking at her.
“Pretty well,” she replied.
Damon nodded and resumed eating breakfast.
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Nyla wanted to ask about Spencer’s progress but decided it was best not to interrupt Damon while he was eating. She waited until breakfast was over.
“Uncle Damon, have there been any updates on Valarie’s situation?” she asked.
“Still under investigation. There hasn’t been much progress,” Damon answered.
Disappointment flashed in Nyla’s eyes. “Okay.”
“I’ll have HR give you a few days off. Come back to work once you’ve had a chance to recover,” Damon said.
to work.
Nyla shook her head. “No need. I can return to
Damon looked at her. “Aren’t you going to the hospital anymore?”
“I wouldn’t be of much help at the hospital, I’ll visit Valarie after work each day,” Nyla replied.
Seeing her calm demeanor and recognizing that staying occupied at work might be better for her than dwelling on the situation, Damon nodded. “Alright.”
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n the way to Prospectus Technology, Nyla asked Damon to drop her off a couple of blocks from the company so she could walk the rest of the way.
Damon didn’t insist and had the driver stop.
After thanking him, Nyla got out and headed toward the company.
The black Maybach soon merged into traffic and disappeared from Nyla’s view.
As soon as she reached the company entrance, she received a call from Clark.
“Nyla, where did you spend the night?!” he demanded.
Clark was shocked to receive a call from the housekeeper first thing in the morning, saying Nyla hadn’t come home all night. Since their wedding, she had always returned home on time, making it unusual for her to be gone for an entire night.
The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.
Nyla looked down and responded calmly. “Clark, I’m an adult, not your property. I don’t need to report where I go to you.”
Clark sneered. “Even if you don’t tell me, I can find out. I’m giving you two options–either tell me now or, when I find out who you were with, the kidney for your father…”
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Nyla bit her lower lip hard, not letting go even when she tasted blood.
After a long moment, she finally said coldly, “Clark, is that all you can do?!”
“You’re the one pushing me. I just wanted to know where you were last night. That’s all. If you refuse to tell me, it only makes me think you’re hiding something,” Clark insisted.
Nyla took a deep breath and enunciated each word, “I stayed at your uncle’s house last night.”
The phone call fell into a suffocating silence.
Nyla could clearly hear Clark’s breathing becoming heavier. She continued slowly. “Valarie had an accident last night. I was emotionally unstable, and Uncle Damon was worried I might overthink things if I went home, so-”
Clark sneered. “So he took you to his house? Nyla, don’t tell me nothing happened between the two of you alone!”
“There was service staff in his house, and it wasn’t as sordid as you imagine!” Nyla countered.
Clark didn’t believe a word of it. “Not as sordid as I think? So you just kissed and hugged, but didn’t go all the way, right?!”
“Clark!” Nyla’s eyes flashed with cold anger. “You don’t know what happened last night. Valarie-”
Clark cut her off. “Don’t use Valarie as an excuse. Nyla, I already told you this was your last chance, and you squandered it!”
His voice was icy, and Nyla had a bad feeling. She quickly said, “If you don’t believe me, I can explain everything when you come back from your business trip.”
“No need for an explanation. I’m smart enough to judge for myself,” Clark said and hung up.
When Nyla tried calling back, he wouldn’t answer. She clutched her phone tightly, her heart sinking. Taking a deep breath, she hurriedly sent him a series of messages
Nyla: [I really just stayed at Uncle Damon’s place last night. Nothing happened between us. If you don’t believe me, you can call him right now.]
Nyla: [Also, Valarie had a surprise for me at the hotel last night, but when I arrived, she had fallen from the building right in front of me. I was in shock, and Uncle Damon happened to pass by and helped me.]
Nyla: [Please call me when you see this message, and Пl explain everything slowly. Okay?]
She sent several messages, but they seemed to vanish into thin air. Clark did not respond at all.
Nyla was not worried about him misunderstanding her–she feared he might impulsively give her father’s kidney donation to someone else.
Her heart felt as though it were on fire–agonizing and restless
Had she known that the housekeeper would report to Clark, she would have insisted on returning last night. But it was too late for regrets now.
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In a fit of rage. Clark called Michael and ordered him to give the kidney donation to Jordyn’s father.
Michael hestated. M. Sumner, Mrs. Sumner finds out about this, it might…”
Clark, consumed by fury and almost losing his sense of reason, was not listening to any objections. “The kidney donation obtained can go to whoever I want! Do as I say?”
“Understood.” Michael replied, acquiescing
After hanging up. Clark remained seathing. He saw the unread messages from Nyla but could not bring himself to read them. He deleted the entire chat
This time, he was determined not to forgive her so easily.
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Jordyn quickly received a call from Michael at the hospital.
When she learned that Clark had donated the kidney to her father, she couldn’t contain her joy. She had thought it would take longer for Clark to agree, but it happened so swiftly!
Now, she just needed to find a chance to tell Nyla about it. She touched her still–flat belly, her eyes filled with scheming.
All day. Nyla had tried calling Clark more than a dozen times, but he hadn’t answered any of her calls.
It seemed she would have to wait until he returned from his business trip to explain everything.
Spencer entered the CEO’s office with a file and knocked on the door. “Mr. Sumner, we’ve made some progress on last night’s incident.”
Damon put down his documents and looked up at him.
Spencer handed over the file and reported, “We found a suspicious vehicle that left through the hotel’s back door shortly after Valarie’s incident. This car had a fake license plate and quickly vanished down a
that left the
road without surveillance. We’re still tracing its final location.”
Damon opened the file, his expression turning icy. “Start by investigating the hotel staff. The fact that the surveillance was conveniently down during Valarie’s incident suggests there’s likely an insider involved.” Spencer nodded. “Should we inform Ms. Jayston about this now?”
“Not yet. Let’s wait until we have more concrete results Damon replied.
“Understood,” Spencer said.
“I want the final results within a day,” Damon requested.
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Spencer felt the pressure immediately. Finding the culprit within a day was an enormous task. However, thinking about his monthly salary motivated him to push forward.
Jacqueline was on the phone at the Rainford villa, screaming in frustration, “What kind of mess are you people making?! I just asked you to take a few photos of her clothes being removed, and now it’s turned into a fall?!”
If Tom and the Weirs found out, they would never let her off.
Jacqueline was so furious she could barely contain herself.
“You don’t understand. We didn’t expect her to jump out of the window when we weren’t looking. By the time we realized what was happening, it was too late… the person on the phone said.
Jacqueline gritted her teeth. “The police will definitely trace this back to you. I’ll transfer some money to you. You need to leave the country immediately and never come back. If you get caught and involve me,
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you’ll make sure your family is informed”
With that, she hung up and immediately broke the SIM card, flushing it down the toilet.
Despite the money transfer, Jacqueline remained wordled. She could only hope the police wouldn’t trace it back to her.
After much hesitation, she packed her bags, booked the earliest flight out, and prepared to lay low abroad for a while.
When Jacqueline’s mother, Charlotte Nichols, saw her dragging a suitcase and asked where she was going, Jacqueline hurriedly said she was going on a trip and then drove off without looking back.
Noticing her daughter’s unusual behavior, Charlotte quickly called Byron.
Spencer worked quickly. Before long, he located the vehicle and apprehended the suspects as they were about to flee.
At first, the two insisted they had done nothing wrong. After a beating, they quickly confessed everything- and Spencer was surprised to learn that Jacqueline was behind it.
“Mr. Sumner, they revealed that Jacqueline had instructed them to take compromising photos of Valarie. When Valarie jumped out of the window, one of them grabbed her foot, which likely caused her to land headfirst….” Spencer reported.
A three–story fall wasn’t very high, and if the jump was controlled, one might not be seriously injured at all.
