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“If you’re going to report it, do it quickly. If you don’t, I’ll handle it for you.” With that, Nyla hung up.
The next moment, she sent the surveillance footage she had copied earlier to William, along with a brief explanation of Cindy’s actions.
William confirmed that they could sue Cindy for defamation.
Nyla smiled and sent a reply.
Nyla: [Let’s proceed with the lawsuit.]
Although defamation might not land Cindy in prison, the embarrassment of being sued for it would be severe. After all, annoying people was something everyone could do.
William agreed and asked if Nyla was available for a meeting the next day to discuss the division of assets with Clark.
After agreeing to meet at a restaurant near the office, Nyla dried her hair and went to bed.
Meanwhile, Clark sat in his study, his expression filled with anger.
“She refuses to meet with us,” he said.
Cindy gnashed her teeth. “Then I’ll go see her tomorrow. She has to sign the forgiveness letter!”
She had been spreading rumors that Nyla was violent toward
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her, hoping to force Nyla into meeting her and then pressuring her to sign a forgiveness letter under duress from the Sumners.
She hadn’t expected Nyla to remain so composed.
“Mom, with your foot injury, it won’t do any good to go now,” Clark reminded her.
During this time, Clark had witnessed Nyla’s cold and unfeeling side. After all these years together, she now showed
absolutely no compassion, which was truly disheartening.
“Even if it’s futile, I have to go. Otherwise, your father is truly finished,” Cindy insisted.
After a moment of silence, Clark looked at Cindy and said. somberly, “Mom, I visited Dad today. He agreed to transfer his company to me.”
Cindy was taken aback but quickly caught on. “What do you mean by that? You’re not planning to care about him anymore?”
Clark looked resigned. “It’s not that I don’t want to help him. Given the current situation, I can’t save him, so I might as well take over his company. Once I have the power to confront Damon, I’ll find a way to help Dad.”
Cindy’s gaze was filled with disappointment. “In the end, you’re only thinking of yourself. Even now, you want to take over his company instead of actually saving him, right?”
Her accusatory tone made Clark’s voice grow colder, “If you’re going to think like that, there’s nothing I can do.”
“He’s your biological father! If you don’t help him, then who will?
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“Cindy demanded.
“I’ve said I can’t help him. I need to take over the company tomorrow morning. You should go home,” Clark said dismissively.
Seeing his indifferent expression, Cindy realized that no matter what she said, he would not care about Cyrus anymore.
She stood up, sneering. “Clark, no matter how bad he is, he’s still your biological father. You’ll definitely regret being so heartless in the future!”
Stúng by her words, Clark replied sarcastically, “You go to so much trouble to help him, but do you really think he won’t end up spending his time with other women and living
extravagantly?”
To him, it was both pitiful and laughable that Cindy was putting so much effort into a man who no longer loved her.
“Those women won’t shake my position. I will always be his wife!” Cindy exclaimed.
“Then handle it yourself. I have more important things to do,” Clark said.
He was now focused on strengthening the company Cyrus had left him and seeking revenge against Damon and Nyla, hoping to make Nyla regret leaving him.
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“Y You! Cindy was so enraged that she nearly fainted. She shook violently, unable to say a word as she pointed at him.
In the end, she stormed out in fufy
The next day at noon, Nyla arrived at the restaurant, where William was already waiting.
She quickly walked over and sat down across from him, looking apologetic. “Sorry, I was delayed at the lab.”
“It’s alright, Ms. Jayston. Please take a look at this document,” William said.
Nyla took the document from William and skimmed through it, her brow furrowing in concern. Since Clark’s affair, he had deliberately transferred assets, with most now under Jordyn’s
name.
“Ms. Jayston, the main issue is that Clark and Jordyn are married. He likely consulted a lawyer when transferring the assets. It was done meticulously, so it’s very difficult to reclaim them,” William explained,
“So, how much can I expect to get?” Nyla asked.
“700,000 dollars,” William replied.
Nyla wasn’t particularly surprised by this amount–she had suspected it from the document.
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“Alright, I understand. You can negotiate with his lawyer,” she agreed.
William looked surprised. “Ms. Jayston, aren’t you going to contest this further?”
Nyla shook her head. “I don’t want to waste more time on him, and another lawsuit would drag on for at least a year or more.”
More importantly, now that she was with Damon, remaining entangled with Clark might affect Damon.
William nodded. “Okay, I understand.”
“Thank you for your hard work,” Nyla said.
“It’s no trouble,” William replied.
Back at the company…
As Nyla was about to take her lunch break, her phone rang.
Seeing that it was her father’s primary doctor, she quickly answered, “Doctor, what’s the update?”
“Ms. Jayston, I’ve arranged for your father to be transferred to a hospital abroad at any time,” the doctor said.
Nyla’s grip on the phone tightened as she looked down. “Okay, I understand. Thank you!”
After hanging up, Nyla called Wren to share the news.
Wren’s voice was filled with excitement. “I’ll pack up, and we can leave tomorrow morning.”
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“What about my dad…” Nyla began.
“Don’t worry. I’ll persuade him,” Wren assured.
Nyla decided not to press further and was about to hang up when Wren spoke again. “Nyla, don’t hold it against me. What I said before was for your own good.”
Nyla hadn’t taken her words to heart. She could tell whether Wren was genuinely concerned for her or just worried about being implicated.
Still, she wasn’t going to confront Wren. Doing so would only complicate things for her father and was unnecessary.
“Wren, I’m not blaming you. I did act impulsively before. After you go abroad, I’ll leave everything to you. With the distance, I won’t be able to get there quickly if anything happens. Thank you for your help,” Nyla said.
“I’m glad you understand,” Wren answered.
After hanging up, Wren immediately called Gabriel to inform him of her plans to go to Meristate the next day.
“Gabriel, unless something unexpected happens, I’ll fly to Meristate with Harrison tomorrow. Will you be available to pick us up?” she asked.
There was a brief silence on the other end before Gabriel replied, “Mom, I’ll be coming back next week.”
“Returning here for a work–related matter?” Wren asked, then smiled. “In that case, we’ll wait for you to come back before
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going to Meristate together. A few days wouldn’t make much of a difference.”
“No, I’m coming back for work. I probably won’t return to Meristate,” Gabriel replied.
Wren’s smile froze. “What do you mean? You were doing well in Meristate. Why the sudden decision to come back? And you never mentioned this before when I called.”
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Just a moment ago, Wren had been thrilled about the upcoming reunion with her son. Now, she felt as if she had been struck by a hammer.
“I was actually planning to return last year,” Gabriel explained. ” I just hadn’t found a suitable job until last month when I began talks with a company in Saintornia. I’m signing the contract. tomorrow.”
“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Wren asked.
If she had known earlier, she wouldn’t have agreed to take Harrison abroad for treatment. Being unfamiliar with life abroad, both she and Harrison would face many inconveniences compared to staying in the country.
“I wanted to finalize everything before telling you,” Gabriel said.
Wren frowned, still feeling some frustration. She had already promised Nyla, and backing out now seemed unreasonable. Plus, staying in Saintornia might expose them to potential
retaliation from the Sumners.
After weighing her options, going abroad still seemed best.
“Gabriel, there’s something I need to tell you,” Wren said.
She explained Nyla’s conflicts with the Sumners, concluding with a serious tone, “Since you haven’t signed the contract yet, I suggest you don’t come back to avoid being dragged into this mess. Nyla isn’t listening to anyone right now, so who knows what she might do next?”
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Unbeknownst to her, her words only reinforced Gabriel’s determination to return.
“Mom, I think Nyla is doing the right thing. And I’m not afraid of what the Sumners might do to me,” he said.
“Are you out of your mind?! You’re my only son. If something happens to you, how will I live? I forbid you from coming back. If you do, I’ll send you back personally!” Wren huffed.
With that, she hung up.
Across the ocean, Gabriel–sharp features framed by gold- rimmed glasses–set down his phone, removed his glasses,
and rubbed his brow.
His expression was indifferent. Regardless of Wren’s opinion, he was determined to return to his home country.
In the evening, as Nyla got into the car, her phone rang.
Seeing the name on the screen, she was a bit surprised.
Gabriel had rarely contacted her since moving abroad, except when absolutely necessary. Today, his call made her wonder if he had heard about Harrison’s treatment abroad.
Noticing that Nyla wasn’t answering, Damon glanced over.
When he saw “Gabriel” flashing on the screen, his expression darkened, and his voice dropped a few notches. “Why aren’t. you answering?”
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Snapping out of her thoughts, Nyla quickly answered the call, oblivious to Damon’s dark expression.
“Hello? Gabriel, what’s up? I didn’t expect you to call today,”
she said.
Her tone was somewhat distant as if she were speaking to a
distant relative.
Although they had gotten along well for a time, Gabriel had suddenly become distant during her university years, leaving them as strangers living under the same roof.
“I heard from Mom that your dad’s going abroad for treatment?
Gabriel asked.
“Yes, and I might need your help with them once they’re there,” Nyla replied.
Gabriel’s voice was cool. “I’m coming back next week and plan to develop my career here.”
Nyla was momentarily taken aback and replied softly, “I’ll find an interpreter for them then. There might be a lot of inconveniences at first.”
“I’ll handle it,” Gabriel offered.
As they wrapped up their conversation, Damon leaned in and quietly asked, “What do you feel like eating later? I saw a nice restaurant earlier. How about dinner there tonight?”
His voice was low but just audible enough for the person on
the other end to hear.
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Gabriel paused on the other end of the line and asked, ‘is
someone with you?”
“Yes,” Nyla replied.
“Then that’s all for now,” Gabriel said.
After hanging up, Nyla turned to Damon and asked, “Why did you suddenly ask what I want for dinner tonight?”
Damon’s expression remained calm. “I just happened to see it and thought I’d ask. Did I interrupt your call?”
“No,” Nyla replied, though she found it a bit odd that he would speak up while she was still on the phone.
Damon seemed to disregard her puzzled look and asked, “Who
was on the line?”
“Wren’s son. He went abroad when I was in university. We don’t stay in touch very often, so I haven’t mentioned him to you,” Nyla explained.
Damon narrowed his eyes slightly but did not press further.
The two of them ended up going to the restaurant Damon had suggested for dinner.
Clark, who had just wrapped up a meeting with a client, spotted them as they were finishing up. His gaze hardened, and after seeing off his client, he walked directly toward them.
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“Uncle Damon, Nyla, what a coincidence to see you here,” he said.
Nyla’s appetite soured at the sound of Clark’s voice, and she remained silent, her face cold.
Damon’s expression was indifferent. “You’re interrupting us.”
Clark chuckled. “Uncle Damon, I just wanted to say hello. I was afraid that if I didn’t come over, people might think I am rude. It’s just that Nyla and I have recently divorced. Don’t you think it’s a bit too soon for you two to be having dinner together?”
Nyla frowned and finally looked up at him. “No matter how soon it seems, it’s not sooner than you. After all, you were already involved with Jordyn while we were still married.”
Her disgust and impatience were evident, and Clark’s face darkened as if he had been stung.
“Nyla, we’re divorced now. It’s pointless to keep bringing up the past. Or do you still have feelings for me?” Clark asked.
Sarcasm flickered in Nyla’s eyes. “You should probably look in the mirror.”
If she still had feelings for him after everything, it would be a clear sign of insanity.
Just as Clark was about to respond, his phone rang.
After answering, he hung up with an icy expression, his teeth clenched as he glared at Nyla. “Did you file a lawsuit against Mom for spreading rumors?”
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Nyla was surprised at how quickly William had acted.
She smiled slightly and tilted her chin. “That’s your mother, not mine. Don’t get it mixed up. Besides, she did spread rumors that I harmed her. What’s wrong with filing a lawsuit?”
“She’s an elder. How can you treat an elder like this?” Clark questioned.
Before Clark could continue, Damon raised an eyebrow and interjected, “What elder? Nyla’s my girlfriend now, so by seniority, she’d be your aunt. Maybe you should reflect on how you’re speaking to your aunt.”
Clark’s expression was one of someone who had swallowed a fly. He clenched his jaw and forced out, “Uncle Damon, you’re not even married to her yet.”
“So this is how you speak to an elder?” Damon asked.
Seeing Damon use his own words against him, Clark was enraged. “Uncle Damon, you’ve been entangled with my ex–wife and have embarrassed the Sumners. What kind of attitude do you expect me to have?”
“The one who embarrassed the Sumners is you,” Damon stated flatly.
Gritting his teeth, Clark sneered. “I’m heading to the police
station. I don’t want to argue with you, but you will regret this!”
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After Clark’s outburst, he turned and left in a hurry.
Nyla felt a mix of emotions. It was clear that Clark was trying. to avoid offending Damon while still preserving his pride. She couldn’t understand why she had ever fallen for such a
spineless man.
Once he was gone, she resumed eating her steak as if nothing. had happened.
Before long, she noticed Damon’s gaze fixed intently on her face. She looked up and asked, puzzled, “Is there something on my face? Why do you keep staring at me?”
“It’s nothing,” Damon replied. “I just thought you might be affected by what he said.”
“Why would I let him affect my mood? He’s a stranger to me. now. It’s not worth getting upset over him,” Nyla said.
“That’s good to hear,” Damon remarked.
After dinner, they returned directly to the villa.
Meanwhile, it took over an hour at the police station for Clark to bail out Cindy.
Cindy’s eyes were red with anger. “That bitch Nyla! How dare she sue me? I won’t let her get away with this!”
The lawyer beside her said sternly, “Ms. Sharrock, the evidence.
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for the defamation lawsuit has already been submitted. Not only will you need to apologize, but you’ll also have to pay a certain amount in compensation”
“What?! I have to apologize? I refuse to do that!” Cindy huffed.
The lawyer replied somewhat helplessly, “If you don’t cooperate, the penalties might increase, which could end up being worse for you.”
“I can pay more, but I will never apologize to her!” Cindy insisted.
Seeing Cindy’s firm stance, the lawyer turned to Clark, who wore a gloomy expression. “Mr. Sumner…”
Clark took a deep breath and said coldly, “Tell her lawyer that we’re willing to negotiate the compensation but that an apology is not on the table.”
He understood Cindy’s feelings. Even if it were him, he wouldn’t be able to accept apologizing to Nyla.
“Understood. I’ll handle it,” the lawyer replied.
After the lawyer left, Clark shot a cold glance at Cindy before heading to his car.
Cindy hesitated momentarily but then followed him.
Once they were in the car, Cindy could no longer contain her anger. “Nyla is absolutely outrageous! Does she think that just because she’s with Damon now, she can look down on us?”
Clark turned to her, his eyes devoid of warmth. “She can look
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Cindy was taken aback and about to retort when her phone suddenly buzzed with a flood of notifications.
She found dozens of messages, not in private chats, but in several group chats of Saintornia’s high–society wives.
[I heard Cindy falsely accused Nyla of assault, and now she’s been sued and ended up at the police station tonight!]
[Yes, I heard the same. How could Mrs. Sumner do something like this–making false accusations against her ex–daughter–in- law? It’s disgraceful!]
[She always acted so high and mighty, flaunting her marriage to Cyrus. I heard she looked so embarrassed when she left the police station. Hahaha!]
Seeing those mocking messages, Cindy was irritated. She recorded a voice message and began arguing with the people in the group, only to be ridiculed further
As Cindy shook with intense emotions and was about to continue the argument, Clark’s cold voice cut in. “That’s enough. Haven’t you embarrassed yourself enough already?!”
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Cindy turned to him in disbelief, her body trembling with rage.” Are you saying I’m embarrassing?”
“Isn’t it true? Look at everything you’ve done recently–none of
it has worked out. If you’re incapable, stop making things worse!” Clark snapped.
His anger was palpable, and his words were harsh and unforgiving.
Tears streamed down Cindy’s face as she choked out, “If it weren’t for my useless husband and son, would I have to do all this? Now you complain that I’m making things worse. Why aren’t you capable of bailing your dad out? Clark, I am so disappointed in you!”
With that, she shoved the car door open and stormed off.
Clark didn’t follow her, his expression dark and stormy.
Why couldn’t Cindy understand him?
With his current capabilities, he couldn’t possibly get Cyrus out of the police station.
Moreover, what Cyrus had done was a fact. The immediate priority was to take over the company from him and then figure out other ways to help, even if it meant just making his life a bit easier inside.
The more Clark thought about it, the colder his expression became.
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He pulled out his phone and dialed a number. “Have you found the person yet?”
“Don’t worry. It’s a matter of a couple of days,” the person on the other end replied.
“If you find them by tomorrow, I’ll double the previously agreed- upon reward!” Clark promised..
In the pitch–dark car, the faint light from Clark’s phone illuminated his features, casting a strange and unsettling glow.
“I’ll contact you tomorrow,” the other party replied.
After ending the call, Clark smirked. He was eager to see whether Damon loved Nyla or the other woman more.
That night, Nyla went to bed early and was unaware that, not long after she fell asleep, Spencer arrived to meet Damon with
a document in hand.
“Mr. Sumner, I’ve discovered that Gabriel Hackett is Nyla’s stepbrother. He’s been abroad for six years and has only returned once, but Ms. Jayston was traveling at the time, so they didn’t meet. According to the information we’ve gathered, their relationship isn’t very good,” Spencer reported.
Damon briefly glanced at the document and then said, “You can leave now.”
After reviewing Gabriel’s information, Damon called Spencer. Have HR contact him and offer him a position at Prospectus
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The next morning, Nyla arrived at the office and received a call from William.
William informed her that Cindy was willing to settle but was unwilling to apologize personally. However, she was open to negotiating compensation for emotional distress.
This didn’t surprise Nyla.
Getting an apology from Cindy was likely as difficult as reaching the stars. However, that wasn’t her concern.
“Tell her I only want an apology,” Nyla replied.
After hanging up, Nyla entered the elevator.
People around her kept glancing in her direction, but she ignored them and calmly pressed the close door button.
The morning passed quickly, and around noon, Wren unexpectedly came to the office to see her.
Nyla took her to the cafe downstairs and asked, “Wren, did you come to see me about something?”
Wren rarely visited in person unless it was absolutely
necessary.
Wren’s expression was cold. The thought of Gabriel ignoring her objections and returning to the country made her resent
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Nyla. If Nyla hadn’t offended the Sumners, Gabriel’s return wouldn’t be such a concern.
“I talked to your father last night. He doesn’t want to go abroad. After thinking it over, it’s indeed inconvenient with the language barrier. It might be better for him to continue treatment domestically. The medical standards here aren’t much worse than those abroad,” Wren said.
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Nyla frowned. “Wren, you agreed to this yesterday. Why are you suddenly changing your mind?”
Nyla had arranged for them to go abroad with their safety in mind.
She wouldn’t let Cyrus off, and once Damon learned she had been using him, he wouldn’t protect her anymore. She wouldn’t have the energy to properly arrange for them by then.
Wren looked helpless. “It’s not that I don’t want to go abroad, but your father is worried about you. He refuses to go – overseas, no matter what.”
After a moment of silence, Nyla said firmly, “I’ll go to the hospital tonight and persuade him myself.”
Wren’s gaze was evasive. “Your father is still upset with you. It might be better to wait a few days. I’m worried that if you go tonight, you two might end up arguing again.”
“I need to go, even if it means arguing. Wren, I have work to do later, so I’ll head back to the office now.” With that, Nyla stood up and left.
When Damon found out that Nyla was going to the hospital that evening, he offered to accompany her.
Her first instinct was to refuse. Her father was already unhappy about her relationship with Damon, and bringing
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Damon along would only provoke him further.
“Maybe you should wait a little longer?” Nyla suggested.
Damon looked displeased. “How long is a little longer?”
It was one thing for her to avoid him at the office, but now she didn’t want him to meet her family, which clearly showed she wasn’t planning for a future with him.
“My dad is still angry about us being together. We should at least wait until he’s not so upset,” Nyla tried.
“No. Since he already knows and is upset, he’ll think I’m not sincere and don’t genuinely want to be with you if I keep hiding, * Damon insisted.
Nyla sighed. Did she need to mention her father hoped that Damon would stay away?
Seeing Damon’s determined gaze, Nyla hesitated but
eventually nodded. “Alright, but be prepared for him to ask you to leave.”
As soon as Nyla and Damon entered the hospital room that evening, Harrison’s expression hardened. His demeanor was icy.
“Mr. Sumner, you’re not welcome here. Please leave!” he bellowed.
Nyla sighed inwardly–this was exactly what she had anticipated.
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She turned to Damon, intending to ask him to wait outside, but he didn’t even glance at her. Instead, he addressed Harrison directly, “Mr. Jayston, I know you’re not fond of me, and I
understand that my relationship with Nyla angers you. But I am sincere about her.”
Harrison sneered. “Sincere? What’s sincerity worth from the Sumners? A few years ago, Clark said the same thing to me, and look what happened–he ended up cheating. Just leave! The Sumners are too good for Nyla!”
Nyla frowned, fearing that Harrison might say something to further provoke Damon. She was about to speak when. Harrison turned his cold gaze on her.
“You can leave too. I don’t want to see you until you’ve sorted out your relationship with him!” he scolded.
“Dad…” Nyla began.
Damon gently lowered his gaze to her and said softly, “I’d like to speak with your father alone. Please wait outside.”
“No!” Nyla protested.
She was concerned that Harrison might say even harsher things to Damon if she left.
Harrison looked at Damon with anger and disdain.
“Fine. Wren, take Nyla out. I want to hear what he has to say,” he ordered.
Wren hesitated for a moment before moving to Nyla’s side.
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“Nyla, let’s step outside and wait,” she urged.
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Seeing Nyla’s hesitation, Wren whispered, “Staying here won’t help. It’ll only make your father more upset.”
Damon also looked at her with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry. I can handle it.”
After a moment’s pause, Nyla finally nodded. “Alright then.”
She followed Wren out of the room, and the two sat down on a bench in the corridor. For a while, neither of them spoke.
Wren turned to Nyla and broke the silence. “Nyla, staying in the country isn’t so bad. The medical facilities here are quite good,
and I-”
Before she could finish, Nyla interrupted coldly, “Wren, did you suddenly decide not to go abroad because Gabriel is planning to come back?”
Wren was momentarily taken aback, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes. “How did you find out about that?”
“He told me on the phone yesterday,” Nyla replied.
Wren frowned, surprised that Gabriel had informed Nyla so
soon.
“Since you know, I won’t beat around the bush. I really don’t want to leave the country because he’s coming back,” Wren confessed.
“Going abroad with my dad would be safer than staying here,” Nyla stated.
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“I know, but I don’t want your issues with the Sumners to affect Gabriel now that he’s coming back. If we stay, you’ll be more cautious about how you handle the Sumners,” Wren replied.
Nyla smiled slightly. “Wren, it’s good to finally hear the truth from you.”
When Wren had visited Nyla before, Nyla had sensed something was off. Despite Harrison always following Wren’s lead, he had suddenly refused to go abroad.
It turned out it was Wren who didn’t want to leave.
“I understand it’s unfair to you, but if your issues with the Sumners end up affecting Gabriel, that’s also unfair to him. He’s my only son, and I hope you can understand,” Wren stated plainly.
“Since you don’t want to go abroad, I can’t force you. But I won’t abandon what I need to do just because you and my dad are staying here. I hope you can understand that too,” Nyla replied.
Wren frowned, anger flashing in her eyes. “Why do you always have to make things so chaotic before you’re satisfied? That accident led to Harris Pharmaceuticals‘ bankruptcy, and your dad isn’t pursuing it. Why do you have to be so stubborn?”
If Nyla’s actions didn’t affect her, Harrison, and Gabriel, it would be one thing. But continuing to oppose the Sumners would certainly lead them to retaliate against her family.
Nyla looked at her, uttering each word with clarity. “Is it that he
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sn’t pursuing it because he doesn’t want to, or because he’s unable to and is just trying to convince himself to let it go?”
Wren sneered. “So, you think you have the ability to change things? People should know their limits. If you keep being stubborn, you’ll end up regretting it.”
Nyla’s hands, resting at her sides, clenched subconsciously, and her eyes grew colder.
Seeing Nyla remain silent, Wren continued. “I don’t care what you do, but I won’t let you off the hook if your actions end up harming Gabriel!”
At that moment, Damon’s icy voice cut through the tension. Mrs. Jayston, my girlfriend isn’t someone you get to lecture!”
Wren turned to face Damon, and his cold gaze made her shiver involuntarily.
She quickly composed herself and retorted, “Mr. Sumner, you and Nyla are just dating, not married yet. Our family matters don’t seem to be any of your business.”
Damon narrowed his eyes, his expression darkening with anger,
Noticing his rising fury, Nyla stood up and approached him.
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“Did you finish talking with my dad?” Nyla asked.
Damon glanced down at her and replied, “Yes.”
“I’ll go in and say a few words to him, and then we’ll head back, “Nyla said.
“Alright,” Damon agreed.
Nyla entered the hospital room. To her surprise, Harrison’s expression was less distressed than before. Though still stern, he seemed to have softened considerably.
“Dad, please reconsider going abroad for treatment. If you really don’t want to go, I won’t force you,” Nyla said.
Harrison looked up at her and said coldly, “No need to reconsider. I know what I want. As for you and Damon… I suggest you think it through. After all, he’s Clark’s uncle.
“If you’re with him, you’ll face not only public gossip but also opposition from the Sumners. The path with him will be much harder than it was with Clark.”
Nyla was taken aback by his response. She wondered what Damon had said to change Harrison’s attitude so drastically.
“I’ve thought it through, Dad,” she replied.
“As long as you’ve thought it through. I won’t say anything more. I can’t offer you any help now. The path you choose is yours alone. Whether it brings you happiness or distress, you’ll have to face it on your own,” Harrison said.
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Nyla nodded. “I understand.”
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On the way back to the villa, Nyla couldn’t help but ask Damon what he had told Harrison.
Damon smiled. “It’s a secret.”
Despite her persistent questioning, he didn’t reveal anything, so she had to let it go.
When they arrived back at the villa, they saw Clark’s car parked out front.
Damon’s smile faded, and he exuded a dangerous aura.
As they got out of the car, Clark and Cindy emerged.
Cindy’s face was a mask of anger and resentment as she looked at Nyla.
Clark spoke first. “Uncle Damon, I need to talk to Nyla alone. Could we have some privacy?”
“No,” Damon replied flatly.
Clark frowned at the immediate refusal. Remembering their purpose was to apologize, he managed to suppress his frustration.
He turned to Nyla and tried to keep his tone calm. “Nyla, my mother and I came here today to apologize for what she said about you. We hope you can let it go and not pursue the matter further.”
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Since Nyla had refused to reconcile, the incident had spread widely among the elite circles in Saintornia. If it wasn’t resolved soon, it would make its way to the company, a situation Clark couldn’t afford.
Having just taken over the company from Cyrus, Clark couldn’t let this issue become a point of contention, especially with shareholders already dissatisfied. He needed to address this before it caused further trouble.
Nyla raised an eyebrow, glancing at the unwilling Cindy, and smiled slightly. “You’re here to apologize, but I don’t see any remorse from Mrs. Sumner. Instead, she seems to despise me.
Cindy, already reluctant to come, was nearly enraged by Nyla’s sarcastic remark. With a warning glance from Clark, she bit back her retort.
Cindy took a deep breath and forced a smile. “Nyla, I admit I went too far this time… I apologize. Since we were once family, it’s not beneficial for either of us to make this public. Will you ask your lawyer to drop the lawsuit?”
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Nyla glanced at Cindy, who was clearly struggling to maintain. her composure while attempting to apologize. The scene struck Nyla as somewhat amusing.
“Mrs. Sumner, did you really expect to come here, apologize, and ask me to drop the lawsuit after publicly accusing me of assault?” she asked.
Cindy’s expression faltered for a moment as she clenched her fists to suppress her anger.
“Nyla, I admit I was wrong. I’m apologizing now. Can’t we just put this behind us?” Cindy asked.
“Sure,” Nyla said, nodding. “But you need to issue a public statement clarifying that I didn’t assault you and that it was you trying to tarnish my reputation. I’ll drop the lawsuit if your do that.”
Cindy froze. They had come to resolve this privately, not to make it public. Releasing a statement would only highlight her attempt to malign her former daughter–in–law.
“Nyla, can we find another way to resolve this? We can negotiate,” Cindy suggested.
“Embarrassed, are we?” Nyla’s smile remained, but her eyes. were cold. “You shouldn’t have tried to slander me and create problems for yourself if you find this embarrassing. If you don’t want to make a statement, fine. Once I get the court ruling, I’ll issue a statement using that.”
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At that point, Cindy would only look worse.
Cindy gritted her teeth, her frustration boiling over. “Nyla, you’re going too far. I won’t issue a statement. Do you think just because you’re with Damon you can do whatever you want? Don’t push your luck!”
Nyla didn’t flinch at Cindy’s outburst. “If you’re unwilling, don’t waste my time in the future.”
With that, Nyla walked past Cindy, leaving with Damon.
Clark quickly caught up. “Nyla, if that statement goes public, it will embarrass the Sumners and even Uncle Damon. If you’re willing to settle privately, we can discuss compensation.”
Nyla chuckled. “How much are you offering?”
“150,000 dollars!” Clark replied.
Nyla’s eyes widened slightly in surprise. It seemed Clark was very eager to keep this matter from escalating. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be offering such a sum.
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It would be a waste not to accept that amount, so she replied, Sure. But I hope you’re not planning to take the money from the remaining assets my lawyer is investigating.”
Clark’s eyes flickered with uncertainty. “No, of course not!”
“Alright, I’ll accept your apology. Make sure the money is transferred to my account,” Nyla agreed.
After Nyla and Damon left, Cindy muttered resentfully, “I have to pay her 150,000 dollars just for some gossip? Does she
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even deserve that?”
Clark sneered. “If we don’t pay, the situation will only get worse and cost us even more.”
Under his fierce gaze, Cindy involuntarily took a step back, feeling a pang of guilt. “I… I’m just trying to help your father…”
“I don’t want to hear any more excuses. I’ll arrange a flight for you to go abroad and take a break. Come back when you’ve calmed down,” Clark said.
Cindy’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re sending me away?”
Clark looked at her with a cold expression. “Staying here won’t help in rescuing my father and will only hinder me. It’s better if you leave for a while.”
“No! I’m not going! How dare you send me away? I absolutely refuse to leave!” Cindy cried.
“This isn’t up for discussion!” Clark declared
