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Clark sneered. “I was wondering why you were so eager to divorce me. Turns out you’ve latched onto my uncle. Nyla, you’re no different from those cheap women out there.”
Nyla slapped him hard across the face, drawing the attention of everyone around them.
Clark had never felt so humiliated. His eyes blazed with fury as he reached out to choke Nyla.
Before he could touch her, a powerful kick sent him crashing to the ground.
Damon pulled Nyla into his arms, looking down at Clark with cold, piercing eyes. “She’s your future aunt Show some respect when you speak, or next time it won’t just be a kick.”
Upon hearing the words “future aunt“, Clark’s face flushed with rage.
“Uncle Damon, Grandpa and Grandma will never allow you to marry a divorced woman. Being with her will only make you a laughingstock in Saintornia!” Clark spat
The more he spoke, the more smug he became.
Richard and Marie had always been so picky about the women they wanted for Damon. Yet here Damon was, falling for a woman who had been married before!
“Why don’t you worry about yourself? Do you really think marrying Jordyn will give you a shot at inheriting the Sumner Group?” Damon shot back.
Clark’s triumphant expression froze, and his hands clenched into fists at his sides. If Nyla hadn’t exposed his marriage, Richard wouldn’t have been so disappointed in him.
Clark wanted nothing more than to strangle Nyla. The love he once felt for her had twisted into pure hatred.
“Uncle Damon, you’ll regret this. Just wait,” Clark warned.
Damon didn’t spare him another glance. He simply took Nyla’s hand and walked away.
Nyla tried to pull her hand back, but he didn’t let go.
“There are so many people watching–just let go of me for now!” Nyla whispered harshly.
Noticing the shocked stares from those around her, she wished she could disappear. She had hoped to
eep things low–key, but now everyone knew on the very first day.
“What’s there to be afraid of? The people in the company aren’t stupid. After what just happened, do you really think we can keep this a secret?” Damon asked.
Realizing he was right, Nyla stopped struggling.
When they reached the lab door, Damon told her, “Come to my office at noon.”
“For what?” she asked.
Lunch,” he answered.
Seeing that Nyla was about to refuse, Damon raised an eyebrow. “I just drove you here. A lot of people
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saw us together. Do you really want to eat in the cafeteria with everyone staring at you?”
Tyla pressed her lips together. “I could order takeout.
“It’s unhealthy. I’ll either come down and eat with you, or you can come to my office. Your choice,” Damon replied
His eyes exuded domineering determination, leaving Flyla no room to refuse. After a few seconds of silence, she finally relented. Tll go to your office”
Soon, Damon left, and Hyla sighed. As she turned around, she saw Melody standing a few steps away, her eyes wide with shock and admiration.
“Nyla, you’re really with Mr. Sumner? I saw the discussion in the company group chat earlier and thought it was just a misunderstanding. Melody gushed.
Having been married to Clark and now being with his uncle, Nyla knew people would talk. She could already imagine the gossip that would follow.
However, when she decided to be with Damon, she had mentally prepared herself for this. It simply happened sooner than expected.
“Let’s get back to work,” she said.
Melody wanted to ask more questions, but seeing that Nyla wasn’t in the mood to talk, she held back her curiosity.
News of Damon and Nyla’s relationship quickly reached Richard and Marie.
Marie was so furious that she fainted, while Richard immediately called Damon, demanding he come
home.
Damon’s tone was cold. “Dad, if you’re calling about me and Nyla, then there’s no need-”
Richard cut him off, his voice full of anger. “Are you coming back yourself, or should I go to Prospectus Technology and have a talk with that woman? You decide!”
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After a few moments of silence, Damon answered coldly, head over right after my meeting”
Nyla arrived at the top floor at noon, only to be stopped by Spencer.
“Ms. Jayston, Mr. Sumner isn’t in his office right now,” he informed her.
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she still in a meeting?” she asked.
Spencer shook his head, his gaze fixed on her. “No. He got a call from Mr. Richard this morning. He went back to the Summer residence and hasn’t returned yet.”
Nyla’s heart sank. She didn’t need to guess–it was clearly about what had happened earlier that morning
“I see. Thank you for letting me know, Mr. Hogg,” she replied.
Noticing that her expression remained unchanged, Spencer frowned. “Ms. Jayston, aren’t you going to go over there?”
“Even if I did, it wouldn’t help. Besides, seeing me would only make the Sumners more upset,” Nyla answered calmly.
“This whole situation started because of you. Shouldn’t you stand by Mr. Sumner and face it together?” Spencer’s gaze was filled with disapproval, his tone turning cold.
It wasn’t his place to meddle in Damon’s personal life, but Nyla’s attitude made him feel that Damon’s efforts were going unappreciated. Damon was standing up to his entire family for her, yet she seemed content to hide behind him rather than share the burden.
“Mr. Hogg, if he wanted me by his side, he would’ve asked me himself–not had you deliver the message. Nyla replied.
Already frustrated, Spencer’s response grew more blunt. “If that’s how you feel, then there’s nothing more
to say.”
With that, he turned and walked away.
Nyla wasn’t angry. She understood Spencer’s protective instincts toward Damon after working with him
for so many years.
As Nyla stepped out of the elevator, she bumped into Melody, who was on her way to lunch.
“Nyla, weren’t you supposed to have lunch with Mr. Sumner? How come you’re back so soon?” Melody asked, surprised.
“Something came up last minute. I’ll just order takeout,” Nyla replied.
Melody smiled and looped her arm through Nyla’s. “Why order takeout? Let’s go to the cafeteria together!”
Nyla wanted to refuse, but before she could say anything, Melody had already pulled her back into the
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Meanwhile, Damon was kneeling in the Sumner residence’s living room as Richard struck his back with a
thick cane
“I’ll ask you one more time–are you going to break things off with that woman or not?” Richard demanded.
Damon kept his back straight, his expression defiant as he met Richard’s eyes without flinching. “Dad, no matter how many times you ask, my answer will be the same.”
Richard raised the cane again and brought it down hard on Damon’s back, opening up yet another wound among the many that already marked his skin.
Sitting nearby, Clark watched with a smug look, feeling deeply satisfied. His side still ached from the kick Damon had given him that morning, and he was itching to grab the cane from Richard and strike Damon himself.
This moment was too good to waste. It would be a shame if Nyla didn’t see it.
With that thought, Clark sneered, snapped a photo, and sent it to her.
Nyla felt all eyes on her as soon as she walked into Prospectus Technology’s employee cafeteria. Almost everyone was sneaking glances at her, most of them filled with malice.
“Tsk, I wondered what was so special about her. She’s not even that pretty. Must be really good at playing her cards, though, getting not one but two Sumner men to fall for her,” someone commented.
“Please, Mr. Sumner’s just having some fun. You think he’d actually marry a divorced woman? He’ll get bored soon and dump her,” another said.
“Some women just don’t know their place. They think just because they’ve climbed up once, they can do it again. But they’re only setting themselves up for a big fall!” another chimed in.
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Melody was furious after hearing the gossip and stormed over to the women who were talking.
She
sneered. “I was wondering where that foul smell was coming from. Turns out someone’s just jealous!”
One of the women glared at Melody. “We’re just telling the truth. Unless the person involved has something to say, who are you to butt in? Don’t be someone’s puppet. Who knows what dirty tricks she pulled to get close to Mr. Sumner!”
“If you’ve got what it takes, go land yourself a Sumner not, shut up! And if you think Nyla isn’t that pretty, why don’t I buy you a mirror so you can see what you look like?” Melody shot back.
“You!” the woman snapped,
Melody tilted her chin up defiantly. “You what? Why don’t you go repeat every word you just said to Mr. Sumner’s face and see if he still lets you loudmouths keep your jobs?”
The woman opened her mouth to retort, but her friend pulled her back. “Forget it. Let’s go.”
The woman shot Melody a cold look. “You’ll regret this!
Melody crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. “Oh, I’m so scared. What, you gonna bite me?”
Seeing the woman’s anger flare up again, her friend quickly dragged her out of the cafeteria.
Only after they were out of sight did Melody turn back to Nyla. “Don’t let them get to you, Nyla. They’re just jealous.”
Nyla’s expression remained calm as she replied, “Let’s just eat.”
They had barely sat down with their food when Nyla’s phone buzzed.
She looked down to see a photo from an unknown number, but she immediately recognized the person in
the picture–Damon
His back was a mess of blood and raw wounds, and the sight made her gasp in shock. She jumped to her
feet.
Melody, startled by the sudden movement, looked up at her. “Nyla, what’s wrong?”
“I have to go,” Nyla said hurriedly.
Half an hour later, Nyla arrived at the Sumner residence.
The maid’s face darkened when she saw her. “Ms. Jayston, you need to leave. You’re not welcome here.”
“I need to see Mr. Richard,” Nyla said firmly.
“He won’t see you,” the maid replied.
Nyla’s expression turned icy, and she let out a cold laugh. “Are you sure you don’t want to check?”
“There’s no need. If you don’t leave now, I’ll call security!” the maid threatened.
Nya didn’t waste any more words. Instead, the dialed the number that had sent her the photo.
“You saw the picture? Clark’s voice was laced with armusement, clearly enjoying himself.
Tm at the front gate of the estate, Nyla replied before hanging up
Shortly after, Clark sent another maid to escort her inside
As soon as Nyla stepped into the living room, she saw Richard raising a cane and bringing it down hard on Damon’s back. She paused, her expression hardening
Clark was lounging on the couch, ready to enjoy the drama.
Damon caught sight of Nyls out of the comer of his eye and thought he was imagining things. When he turned and realized it really was her, he barked with a frown, “What are you doing here? Go back!”
Ignoring his anger, Nyla calmly walked over to his side
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Richard sneered “Perfect timing. I was planning to deal with you next. Since you’re here, let’s settle this now. If you leave my son, I pretend none of this ever happened. Otherwise, you won’t be able to handle the consequences
Myla caught the flash of menace in Richard’s eyes, but she smirked and spoke slowly. “I won’t leave him unless he asks me to.”
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A flash of pity crossed Richard’s eyes. “Do you really think you can marry into the Sumners again?”
Damon was defying him now only because he still had feelings for her.
It wouldn’t be long before he realized the difference between marrying a wife who could help him and one who couldn’t. When that time came, he wouldn’t choose Nyla.
If Nyla were smart, she’d leave him now..
Nyla replied calmly, “I know a lot of people want to marry into the Sumners, but I’m not one of them. When I married Clark, it was because of who he was, not because of the Sumners behind him. Now, I’m with Damon for the same reason–because he’s Damon.”
Richard snorted. “Are you willing to swear that you’re with him with no ulterior motives? That it’s purely because you like him as a person?”
Nyla’s hands tightened at her sides. She was about to respond when Damon interrupted coldly, “Dad, enough. Stop pressuring her!”
Richard glared at him. “Shut up! If you don’t break up with her today, we’ll sever our father–son relationship!
The room fell into heavy silence as his words hung in the air.
At Richard’s fury, Damon remained silent for a moment before slowly straightening up. “Dad, if you can’t accept her, I won’t force it. Whether you choose to disown me or never speak to me again, I won’t leave her.”
“What?!” Richard looked at him in disbelief, his gaze filled with disappointment. “You’d give up your family for this woman?”
“Dad, I’ve said before that who I choose to be with is my decision. No one has the right to interfere.” Damon’s expression was calm, but his tone was resolute.
He had chosen to start his own business rather than take over the Sumner Group because he wanted control over his own life, not to be bound by others. Even his parents had no right to dictate his choices. After all, he wasn’t living his life for anyone else.
Pichard said “fine” three times in a row, his gaze on Damon growing colder with each word. “If you’re su determined, then get out!”
He turned his back on Damon, clearly too disappointed to look at him any longer.
Damon stared at Richard’s back for a moment before taking Nyla’s hand and leaving
Clark’s eyes flickered with anger and resentment.
When he had wanted to marry Nyla, he had had to kneel outside the Summer residence for three days. Yet now, all Richard did to Damon was to give him a single round of punishment. The favoritism was painfully obvious!
Upon seeing Richard’s frail body trembling with emotion, Clark’s gaze darkened.
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He stepped forward to help Richard sit down, speaking in a low voice. ‘Grandpa, don’t be too upset. Uncle Damon is just confused right now. I’ll talk to him.”
Richard closed his eyes and waved his hand dismissively. “No need. If he’s so determined to be with that woman, let’s see if they can stay together for a lifetime.”
Clark quickly added, “They won’t. Once enough time passes, Uncle Damon will realize Nyla isn’t worth it.”
Disgust flared in Clark’s eyes as he remembered all the ways Nyla had manipulated him recently. He couldn’t believe he had once thought of her as gentle and understanding.
Richard opened his eyes and snorted. “And you’re one to talk? You divorced and then rushed to marry a woman from a powerless, ordinary family. What right do you have to criticize your uncle?”
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Clark gnashed his teeth, feeling a surge of anger. It was clear that Richard was favoring Damon.
Unlike Damon, however, Clark didn’t have his own company and couldn’t afford to defy Richard.
He quickly lowered his head and spoke in a guilty tone. “You’re right, Grandpa… I acted on impulse. Besides, Jordyn is carrying my child…”
“Enough. I don’t want to hear about your relationship problems anymore. You can go now,” Richard cut him off sharply.
Seeing the irritation in Richard’s expression, Clark took a deep breath and forced a smile. “Alright.”
As soon as Damon and Nyla left the Sumner residence, Damon finally released Nyla’s hand.
“Why did you come here, knowing you’d be put through the wringer?” Damon’s voice carried a hint of anger, making Nyla bite her lip nervously.
She looked up at him, her gaze filled with concern. “I didn’t want you to keep getting hurt because of me.”
Richard was Damon’s father, so she knew Damon wouldn’t fight back.
Originally, she had only planned to use Damon and hadn’t intended to come over. But when she saw the photo Clark had sent, her heart clenched painfully. At that moment, she realized she had truly fallen for Damon and couldn’t just stand by while he got hurt.
Damon was silent for a moment before speaking in a low voice. “I’ll let it slide this time, but don’t be so impulsive in the future.”
He was there today to protect her, but if he hadn’t been, she might have been bullied.
“Well, it depends on the situation,” Nyla replied honestly.
If he was hurt, there was no way she could just ignore it.
Damon frowned, about to say something, but Nyla cut him off, “Alright, enough lecturing. Your back is seriously injured. I’m taking you to get it treated.”
She grabbed his hand and led him to the car.
The warmth of her touch seemed to melt the coldness in his heart.
Just as they reached the car, Clark’s mocking voice echoed behind them. “Nyla, are you happy now that you’ve driven a wedge between Uncle Damon and my grandfather?”
Nyla frowned, a wave of disgust washing over her. Clark was like a cockroach–impossible to kill or get cd of, always there to make things worse.
She turned to face him. “I’ll be happy when you’re finally kicked out of the Summers and struggling at every
turn.”
Clark’s expression froze, but then he let out a cold laugh. “Too bad, that day will never come.”
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“Don’t be so sure. You’ve already been kicked out of the Sumner Group, and Jordyn doesn’t have the skills to come up with a patent that could get you back in, does she? fiyla retorted.
She stared at Clark coldly, not noticing the dangerous gleam in Damon’s eyes when she mentioned the patent.
Panic flashed in Clark’s eyes. Afraid Nyla would reveal the truth about the patent in front of Damon, he gritted his teeth and said, “We’ll see about that!”
He quickly turned and walked away.
Nyla watched Clark’s retreating figure before turning back to see Damon staring at her. She blinked, surprised. “What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Nothing.” Damon replied coolly and got into the car without another word.
Nyla stood there, staring through the window at Damon, who was deliberately avoiding her gaze. Confusion swirled in her mind.
Was he angry? But why?
As she settled into the driver’s seat, she hesitated for a moment before asking, “Are you mad at me?
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“No, I’m not,” Damon replied.
Nyla raised an eyebrow. His tone was so stiff, and yet he claimed he wasn’t angry?
“Then why are you upset? Because I talked to Clark?” she asked.
Damon’s gaze darkened. “I’m not that childish.”
“Then what are you angry about?” Nyla pressed.
Aside from exchanging a few words with Clark, she couldn’t think of anything she had done that might have upset Damon. Besides, she and Clark were divorced now, and the conversation had happened right in front of Damon.
What was there to be angry about?
After a few seconds of silence, Damon spoke in a low voice.” Was the heart medication patent he presented back then something you gave him?”
Nyla paused for a moment before nodding. “Yes. He had just started working at the Sumner Group at the time, and the shareholders didn’t respect him. We were married then, and I knew that if he succeeded, it would benefit me too. So, I gave it to him.”
Damon smiled, but his tone was sarcastic. “You really did treat him well.”
Back then, Clark had used that patent to snatch away several
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major partnerships from Prospectus Technology and had even undermined the company in the process.
If Clark hadn’t been Damon’s nephew and if the Sumner Group hadn’t been a family business, Damon wouldn’t have let him. off so easily.
He hadn’t realized that the heart medication patent was actually Nyla’s work!
He knew he shouldn’t let the past affect their current relationship, but the thought of how deeply she had once loved Clark made him feel uneasy.
Nyla couldn’t help but laugh. “Are you jealous, Mr. Sumner?”
“No,” Damon answered.
“Really?” Nyla asked again.
“Of course. I’m not that childish!” Damon exclaimed.
Nyla held back her laughter and nodded. “Okay, okay, you’re not childish. I’m the one being childish. If you’re not jealous, then we won’t talk about it anymore.”
As soon as she said that, the temperature inside the car seemed to drop dramatically. Damon’s face was tense, and his entire demeanor screamed, “Keep away.”
Nyla pretended not to notice and started the car.
After taking Damon to the hospital for treatment, Nyla wanted to take him home, but he insisted on going to the office.
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She pulled over to the side of the road and glared at him. ” You’re injured, and you think you can still work?”
“There’s a very important international meeting this afternoon. I have to be there,” Damon explained.
“Can’t you attend from home?” Nyla asked.
“No,” Damon answered.
They stared at each other for a moment before Nyla reluctantly restarted the car.
Although she was annoyed that Damon wasn’t taking care of his health, she understood that as the CEO of Prospectus Technology, he was responsible for the entire corporation. His schedule was set, and changing it wasn’t easy.
They drove in silence until they reached the company. Just as Damon was about to get out of the car, Nyla suddenly stopped
him.
“It’s true that I gave Clark the patent I developed, but that was back when we were deeply in love. I never imagined we would separate. The past can’t be changed, but what I can promise you is that I don’t love him anymore. The person in my heart. now is you,” she said.
She looked at him earnestly, her eyes reflecting his image as if he were the only one who mattered to her at that moment.
Damon hadn’t expected Nyla to explain herself, and his heart softened instantly. The discomfort he had been feeling
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It wasn’t her fault she had fallen for the wrong person–it was Clark’s.
Besides, if Clark hadn’t made those mistakes, Damon wouldn’t have had the chance to be with her.
Seeing Damon’s calm expression and his lack of visible reaction, Nyla couldn’t help but frown. “You don’t believe me?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Damon suddenly leaned toward her.
Nyla instinctively backed away, but just as her head was about to hit the window, his hand gently cradled the back of her head.
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The next moment, Nyla felt a soft touch on her forehead, like a feather gently brushing against her skin, tickling her heart.
Damon pressed a light kiss to her forehead before pulling back, his gaze betraying a hint of guilt.
“Nyla, I’m sorry. Thinking about how much you were willing to give up for Clark made me uncomfortable, but that wasn’t fair to you,” he apologized.
When he decided to be with her, he knew he should accept her -past and not hold it against her.
Nyla was momentarily stunned. Then, she wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned against his chest as she murmured, “Okay.”
Her body felt soft in his arms, and her fragrance was intoxicating.
Damon’s gaze darkened with desire. “Nyla, if you keep holding me like this, I can’t guarantee what will happen next.”
The restrained desire in his voice sent a shiver through Nyla, a warm tingle spreading across her body as her cheeks flushed. slightly.
She quickly pushed him away, her eyes flashing with a mix of mock anger and embarrassment. “I just hugged you for a
moment.”
Damon awkwardly rubbed his nose and said in a low voice, “I
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have a meeting to attend. Let’s go.”
He quickly opened the car door and got out.
Nyla patted her slightly warm cheeks and followed him out of the car, walking together to the elevator.
Damon wanted to escort her to the lab, but she refused.
“You dropping me off at the lab this morning already caused enough of a stir. I don’t want to go through that again. Besides, you’re injured. You should sit and rest as much as possible,” she said.
“Alright,” Damon agreed, looking at her with a soft expression and a faint smile.
His gaze made Nyla feel a familiar warmth spreading across her face. She shot him a glare. “Stop looking at me like that!”
Her tone lacked any real threat and sounded more like teasing.
Damon chuckled. “Why? You’re my girlfriend. Can’t I look at my girlfriend?”
“Who stares at someone like that all the time?” Nyla shot back.
“But you’re beautiful. I can never get enough,” Damon replied.
Nyla’s eyes widened in surprise. Was this really the same man she knew, the one who was so ruthless in the business world? How could he say something like that with a straight face?
Unbeknownst to her, the way she stared at Damon, with her lips slightly parted and eyes wide in shock, was incredibly alluring to him.
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Unfortunately, there wasn’t much he could do since they were in an elevator with surveillance cameras.
Instead, he leaned close to her ear and whispered, “If you keep looking at me like that, I’m going to kiss you.”
His voice was low, and his warm breath brushed against Nyla’s ear, sending a shiver down her spine. The sensation was so intense that she quickly stepped back, creating distance between them.
Nyla looked at him with caution, as if fearing he might actually follow through on his threat.
After all, they were in an elevator, and someone could walk in at any moment.
“Alright. I won’t tease you anymore. Come here,” Damon said.
Nyla didn’t move. “Why?”
She had a sense that nothing good would come from complying with his request.
Damon sighed. “You’re standing too far away from me.”
Although he wanted to do many things with her, he knew it was better to take things slowly. He didn’t want to scare her off.
“This distance is fine, and I’ll be out of the elevator soon-” Before Nyla could finish, Damon reached out with his long arm, pulling her into his embrace.
She instinctively tried to break free, but his arm tightened around her waist, leaving her no chance to escape.
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As she thought about the surveillance cameras capturing this scene and the possibility of the elevator stopping at any moment, she felt a mix of embarrassment and frustration.
“Damon! Don’t push your luck!” she scolded.
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Hearing the annoyance in Nyla’s voice, Damon chuckled and let her go. If he kept teasing her, she might actually get mad.
Nyla took a few steps back, smoothing her hair that had become tousled during their playful scuffle. She shot Damon an irritated look.
“Alright, don’t be mad. I might have to work late tonight, so I’ll have the driver take you home first,” Damon said.
Nyla frowned. “Your wounds need to be dressed. How late are you planning to work?”
“Not sure yet. As for the dressing, I’ll have Spencer take care of it,” he replied.
Nyla grew more frustrated due to Damon’s casual demeanor, her face turning cold as she remained silent.
Damon sighed. “It’s really nothing, just minor wounds. They’ll heal in a few days.”
“I’ll come by after work to change your bandages, and then I’ll head home,” Nyla said.
When the elevator doors opened, she stepped out, leaving no room for Damon to protest.
Watching her hurry away, Damon couldn’t help but smile.
Meanwhile, Clark returned home with a dark expression.
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Jordyn, sitting in the living room with an acai bowl, noticed his frown and put down her bowl. “What’s wrong? Did Grandpa still refuse to let you back into the Sumner Group?”
Clark sneered. “I expected that before I even went.”
“Then who upset you?” Jordyn asked.
Clark’s eyes flashed with irritation as he took in Jordyn’s pregnant figure and slightly fuller body.
“It’s none of your business!” he snapped.
He turned and walked briskly toward the study, not wanting to look at her any longer.
The more Clark thought about Nyla standing up for Damon and his uncle’s willingness to cut ties with Richard to be with her, the more agitated he became.
When he had wanted to marry her, he had knelt outside the Sumner residence for three days, and she hadn’t shown him
the same concern.
Now, just a few days after their divorce, she was already involved with Damon!
The more Clark thought about it, the darker his expression became. He was determined to make Nyla regret her actions.
After a moment of contemplation, Clark smirked and called
Michael.
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After hanging up, he set his phone down, his expression icy. Once that woman returned to the country, he was certain. Damon wouldn’t stay with Nyla.
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Back in the lab, Nyla found Melody still napping and quietly walked over to her computer. Seeing that it was almost time to start the afternoon’s work, she decided to forgo a nap and picked up a book to read instead.
At 1:55 p.m., Melody was jolted awake by her alarm. Noticing Nyla sitting across from her reading, she groggily asked, “Nyla, when did you get back?”
“Not too long ago. Go wash your face. We’ll start the afternoon’s experiments soon,” Nyla replied.
“Okay,” Melody said.
Once Nyla began working, she became completely absorbed in the experiment. It wasn’t until Melody reminded her that it was time to go home that she realized how late it was.
Noticing Melody’s hesitant expression, Nyla asked, “What’s wrong? Do you have something to do? If you need to leave, I can finish up here.”
Melody shook her head and subtly motioned toward the door.
Nyla turned and saw Damon standing at the entrance–tall and imposing, with an air of elegance that made him impossible to ignore.
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While removing her gloves, Nyla told Melody, “You can finish up here.”
Nyla then led Damon to a nearby office before finally asking why he had come to see her.
“Didn’t you say you’d change my bandages after work?” Damon asked.
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Damon’s tone carried a hint of grievance.
Nyla looked up, startled. “I was planning to finish up the experiment and then come to you.”
“Since I’m already here, why don’t you do it now? I’ve got another meeting soon,” Damon said.
“Alright, take off your shirt,” Nyla instructed.
As she prepared the fresh bandages and medication, she glanced up to find Damon’s bare torso before her. Her grip on the bandages tightened involuntarily.
His upper body was defined with perfectly sculpted ab’s, and his muscular back appeared both raw and masculine.
Noticing Nyla’s gaze fixed on his abs, Damon cleared his throat. “If you want to look, I can take it all off for you tonight. You can admire it all you want.”
His teasing tone made Nyla’s face flush instantly.
How embarrassing! She had actually zoned out while looking at his abs!
There was no way she was going to admit to something so mortifying, so she denied, “I was just thinking about something. I’ve seen plenty of men with abs. I wouldn’t get distracted by a few muscles.”
Damon raised an eyebrow. “Oh? And whose abs have you seen?”
“Too many to count. I’ve forgotten,” Nyla lied.
“Have you really forgotten, or are you just pretending?” Damon asked.
His eyes sparkled with amusement. He had clearly seen through her lie but chose to play along, teasing her like a cat toying with a mouse.
Nyla glared at him. “Are you going to let me change the bandages, or should I get back to my experiment?”
“Of course, go ahead,” Damon replied.
As she carefully cut away the old bandages, the raw, bloody wounds on Damon’s back were exposed once more. She hesitated for a moment, her gaze flickering with concern.
“This must hurt, doesn’t it?” she asked.
Richard hadn’t held back at all while beating Damon. The deep welts left by the cane would take at least two weeks to heal, assuming Damon took proper care of them.
Damon couldn’t see her expression, but he could hear the worry in her voice.
“It doesn’t hurt,” he told her.
Nyla took a deep breath, remaining silent as she began changing his bandages.
Halfway through, the office door suddenly swung open, and Melody’s voice came from the doorway. “Nyla, the experiment is….”
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Upon seeing Damon shirtless with Nyla leaning over his back, Melody’s eyes widened in shock. She quickly covered her face with her hands.
“I didn’t see anything! You guys carry on!” she exclaimed.
“Melody, it’s not what you think… Nyla began to explain.
However, Melody cut her off, “It’s fine, it’s fine! I didn’t misunderstand. You two continue. I’ll just head home.”
She hurriedly closed the office door and left as quickly as she could.
Nyla was speechless.
She looked at Damon, gritting her teeth. “This is your fault! Now she definitely thinks we were doing something
inappropriate.”
“How was I supposed to know she’d suddenly burst in? Should I go explain things to her?” Damon offered.
Him explaining to Melody? That would only make Melody’s imagination run wild.
“Just turn around. I’m almost done with the bandages,” Nyla
said.
Once she had finished wrapping and securing the bandages, she started cleaning up the used materials. “Don’t bother sending the driver for me later. I have something to take care
of.”
“Okay. Just be safe and let me know when you’re home,”
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Damon replied.
After Damon left, Nyla tidied up the office, double–checked the experiment, and then locked up for the day.
Instead of heading back to the villa, she took a taxi to the bar to pick up her car and then drove straight to the hospital.
When Nyla walked into the hospital room, Wren was feeding Harrison dinner.
Wren’s smile immediately vanished upon seeing her, and she pretended not to notice.
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Nyla pursed her lips and entered the hospital room.
“Dad, I’m planning to send you abroad for treatment. The doctor has already agreed. Once your health improves and everything is arranged overseas, I’ll buy tickets for you and Wren to go,” Nyla announced.
Harrison interrupted her, “I’m not going. I’m staying in the country.”
Nyla frowned. “Dad, the medical facilities abroad are better, and you need time to recover…”
Harrison cut her off, “After you send me and Wren abroad, what are you planning to do next? Are you going to fight the Sumners alone?”
Nyla lowered her gaze and replied flatly, “No. Didn’t you tell me before not to continue?”
“Then why are you still involved with the Sumners?” Harrison slammed his hand on the table, his eyes filled with anger as he stared at Nyla.
“When have I been involved with the Sumners?” Nyla asked, bewildered.
“Don’t lie to me! You just divorced Clark, and now you’re entangled with his uncle. What exactly are you trying to do?!” Harrison demanded.
Nyla widened her eyes, her gaze turning icy. “Who told you
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“Does it matter who told me? What matters is whether it’s true! Tell me honestly, are you with Damon or not?” Harrison
pressed.
The room fell silent.
Wren looked at Nyla with disdain, shocked that Nyla could be involved in such actions. If Nyla had been her own daughter, Wren would have been furious beyond belief.
Who would divorce their husband and then get involved with his uncle? It was laughable.
Nyla was silent for a few seconds before admitting directly, ” Yes, I’m with him.”
Disappointment flashed in Harrison’s eyes. He looked tired as he said, “I failed to raise you properly. I’ve done your mother wrong.”
When Clark had first brought this up, Harrison hadn’t believed it, thinking Nyla wouldn’t do something like this. Now that she had admitted it, he couldn’t deceive himself any longer.
“Dad, I know you can’t understand this right now. Just focus on your recovery. Don’t worry about me,” Nyla said.
Seeing her unrepentant attitude, Harrison gritted his teeth and said, “Break off with him immediately. Otherwise, I won’t go. abroad or see you again!”
Disbelief clouded Nyla’s eyes as she instinctively took a step back.
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“Dad, I thought you’d be different from the others, but I was wrong. You’re just the same as the Sumners,” she cried.
Wren sneered. “Nyla, don’t blame me for speaking harshly. What good can come from your involvement with Damon? You’re only setting yourself up for pain. You wouldn’t think he-”
Nyla interrupted coldly, “If you know it’s harsh, then don’t say it. After all, you’re not my mother, and you don’t have the right to control me.”
Harrison slapped her, and the room fell silent instantly.
His hand trembled slightly as he spoke with deep
disappointment. “Wren is only looking out for you. Even if she’s not your mother, she’s still an elder. How can you speak to her like that?”
Nyla lowered her head, her long hair concealing her face and emotions. The stinging pain on her cheek was nothing compared to the hurt caused by Harrison’s words.
She looked up at him and said slowly, “I’ll arrange the tickets for you to go abroad. Whether you choose to go or not is up to you. Since you don’t want to see me, I won’t come back again.”
