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Upon hearing that, Clark’s expression darkened, and the atmosphere in the room seemed to plummet,
After a long silence, he finally spoke. To the office.”
For the next few days, Clark did not bother Nyla again, and she enjoyed the peace.
When Valarie finished her tasks, she went straight to Nyla, urging her to accompany her to the hospital.
“Why are we going to the hospital? It’s not time for a check–up yet,” Nyla asked.
Seeing Nyla’s confusion, Valarie rolled her eyes. “Have you forgotten who caused you to fall down the stairs?”
“I remember, but so what?”
“Since you remember, let’s go. We’re going to demand compensation for your medical expenses and emotional distress, Valarie said.
When they arrived at the hospital, Lucia was having lunch with her parents.
Seeing Nyla, Clement was momentarily taken aback but then gave a friendly smile. “Nyla, are you here to visit Lucia?”
Valarie sneered and sat down on the sofa, raising an eyebrow at Clement.
“Mr. Pollard, your daughter not only fell down the stairs herself but also caused Nyla to fall, resulting in a mild concussion and occasional dizziness.
“Don’t you think the Pollards should compensate her for lost wages, medical expenses, and emotional distress? Valarie questioned.
Upon hearing this, Lucia turned livid and glared at Valatie.
“Valarie, don’t accuse me. Which eye of yours saw me causing her to fall? I was the one who got hurt more severely, so she should be the one compensating me!” Lucia snapped.
Having dealt with Lucia’s manipulative behavior before Valarie had always kept her at arm’s length.
It was Nyla–under the impression that she and Lucia had grown up together and were best friends–who failed to see through Lucia’s facade.
The Jaystons‘ bankruptcy ultimately revealed Lucia’s true colors, leading to their fallout.
Reflecting on this, Valarie looked at Lucia with disdain. “You got hurt worse because you fell first and tried to drag Nyla down with you, but you failed.”
“You!” Lucia was furious. She wanted to retort, but Valarie cut her off coldly.
“If you don’t want the story about you staging a scene to kneel in front of Nyla and hit the Internet, ruining your reputation, then stop arguing with me,” Valarie threatened.
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Clement, seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere, smiled and said, “Ms. Weir, there’s no need to be angry. Regardless of whether Lucia is at fault or not, I’ve watched Nyla grow up. I’m willing to cover her medical expenses for falling down the stairs.”
Valarie raised an eyebrow, her gaze icy.
“Mr. Pollard, you certainly know how to say the right things, but let’s be clear–Nyla isn’t so down and out that she needs charity from the Pollards. What we’re asking for is compensation, not a handout,” Valarie clarified.
Clement’s smile faltered for a moment before he turned to Nyla. “What kind of compensation are you looking for, Nyla?”
Meeting Clement’s seemingly gentle gaze, Nyla found it hypocritical.
When the Jaystons went bankrupt and her father was hospitalized from the shock, Clement hadn’t even. bothered to visit, not even for appearances. Now, he was pretending nothing had happened, speaking to her as if everything was the same.
Seeing Nyla remain silent, Valarie assumed she was about to ask for an apology from Lucia and quickly interjected, “We want 150,000 dollars in compensation and an apology from Lucia.”
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“Impossible! I won’t apologize to her!” Lucia growled.
Valarie smirked as she observed. Lucia, who was visibly agitated, brimming with resistance and anger.
“Ms. Pollard, if you refuse to apologize, we’ll see you in court. If I’m not mistaken, spreading false rumors can lead to a prison sentence if the post receives more than 5,000 shares, correct?” Valarie said.
Lucia’s previously arrogant demeanor was suddenly dampened as if doused with a bucket of cold water. Her face turned pale at the thought of imprisonment and the potential ruination of her life.
Clement’s face darkened but quickly resumed its previous gentle expression.
“Lucia, just apologize to Nyla. As the older person, you should be the bigger person,” he advised.
Valarie frowned at Clement’s words, sensing an implication that they were being unreasonable today.
Before she could respond, Nyla spoke up. “Mr. Pollard, It’s not about her age or any obligation to give in. It’s about her wrongdoing and the need for her to apologize. Please don’t act as if she’s being unjustly
treated.”
Clement was taken aback. He hadn’t expected the usually gentle Nyla to be so direct.
“You’re right, Nyla. It’s my oversight,” he said.
Nyla remained indifferent. It wasn’t an oversight–he was clearly downplaying the situation.
Lucia bit her lip, reluctantly turning to Nyla. “I was wrong before, Nyla. I’m sorry.”
Seeing Lucia’s unwilling expression, Nyla ignored her and turned to Valarie. “Val, did you hear anyone speaking just now?”
Valarie caught on quickly and shook her head. “Nope, but I think I heard a mosquito buzzing.”
Lucia was so furious she wanted to tear the room apart. Unfortunately, under Clement’s cold gaze, she had no choice but to raise her voice and apologize again.
“Nyla, I’m sorry. I was wrong before. I hope you can forgive me!”
Finally, Nyla turned to her with a smile.
The smile felt mocking to Lucia.
“Ms. Pollard, what exactly did you do wrong? If you don’t explain, how will I know?” Nyla asked.
“You!” Lucia pointed a finger at Nyla, about to curse her out, but Clement interrupted coldly, “Lucia!”
Under his icy gaze, Lucia reluctantly said, “I shouldn’t have had Kenneth kneel and apologize to you on purpose. I shouldn’t have recorded the video and posted it online to ruin your reputation. And I shouldn’t have grabbed you when I fell down the stairs. Satisfied now?!”
She said it loudly, her voice cracking with frustration and tears by the end.
Nyla remained calm, nodding only after Lucia finished speaking. “Alright. I accept your apology.”
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Back in the car, Valarie couldn’t help but laugh. “Lucia’s face when she apologized was priceless. I wish I could’ve recorded it and watched it over and over.”
Nyla smiled at her. “Alright, enough about that. Did you record the audio?”
“I did. I’ll send it to you now,” Valarie replied.
Once Nyla received the recording, she saved it to her cloud storage. If Lucia dared to bother her again, she would release the recording and let everyone know what kind of person she really was.
After Nyla and Valarie left, the atmosphere in the hospital room turned icy.
Clement’s earlier smile had vanished, replaced by a glare as he stared at Lucia.
“Dad-”
Before Lucia could finish, Clement slapped her. “Idiot!”
He thought Lucia was absolutely useless since she couldn’t even handle Nyla and had gotten caught in her own schemes.
Lucia clutched her face, filled with fear and dread..
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Nyla checked the time, unwilling to waste any more on him. “I’m going on a business trip. Now move.”
Upon hearing her explanation, Clark breathed a slight sigh of relief. “Where are you going on a business trip? For how long?”
Nyla shoved past him, exasperated. “If you have time to bother me, why not spend it with your lover? Keep her busy so she doesn’t come and cause trouble for me.”
Clark was caught off guard by her push, almost dropping the breakfast. “Nyla, I brought you your favorite from university…”
Nyla didn’t even turn around, hurrying toward the elevator.
Clark looked at the breakfast in his hand with a bitter smile. Back in university, he used to wait for her outside her dorm with these. Every time, her eyes would light up at the sight of them. Eventually, he got jealous and hid them behind his back, leading her to hug him to grab them.
Now, she wouldn’t even spare him a glance.
Clark walked up to Nyla, still offering the breakfast. “Nyla, take these for the road.”
Nyla ignored him, treating him like he was invisible.
Bitterness filled Clark’s gaze, but he said nothing, silently following her into the elevator.
When they reached the ground floor, he frowned as the doors opened.
“Spencer, what are you doing here?” he asked.
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Seeing the clear displeasure in Clark’s eyes, Spencer spoke up. “Mr. Clark, Ms. Jayston is going on a business trip with Mr. Damon. I’m here to help her with her luggage.”
As he reached out to take Nyla’s suitcase, a hand blocked his way.
“If I remember correctly, she works for Park Pharmaceuticals. Why should she go on a trip with my uncle?
Clark questioned.
The thought of Nyla spending time with Damon made Clark’s eyes flash with anger. As a man, he knew that Damon’s gaze on Nyla wasn’t purely familial.
“Prospectus Technology’s evaluation team is out of town, and the factory Mr. Damon is inspecting produces the exact ingredients Ms. Jayston needs for her research. So, she’s been arranged to accompany him,” Spencer explained.
Clark sneered. “If my uncle needs someone, I can pull a few people from the Sumner Group
Nyla frowned. “Clark, this is my job. Can you not cause trouble?”
Seeing her cold expression, Clark felt his heart sink. Did she not realize Damon had other intentions toward her?
“You’re not going on this trip. If needed, I’ll find you another job,” Clark said, his tone domineering.
Nyla felt a surge of anger and scoffed. “Not going? Are you my boss or the owner of Park Pharmaceuticals? What right do you have to stop me?
With that, she pushed past him, dragging her suitcase toward the door.
Clark quickly followed but stopped short when he saw Damon standing by the car, his expression turning grim.
He walked up to Damon. “Uncle Damon, did you deliberately arrange for Nyla to go on this trip with you?”
Damon’s gaze turned icy. “If you’re not thinking straight, see a psychiatrist. Stop being paranoid and assuming everyone is as twisted as you.”
“I can get you evaluators from the Sumner Group if you need them,” Clark insisted.
Damon’s eyes were cold, his presence intimidating. “You think just because you’re the CEO of the Sumner Group, you can do whatever you want?”
If Clark weren’t his nephew, he would have had someone check if his brain was filled with mush.
Under Damon’s intense gaze, Clark felt a flicker of guilt but remained resolute for Nyla’s sake.
“I just don’t think it’s appropriate for you to be too close to Nyla. After all, she’s your niece–in–law. It would be best to avoid scandals,” Clark said.
Seeing Clark’s wary expression, Damon sneered. “It seems you have too much free time. I’ll speak with your grandfather about having your cousin join the Sumner Group to learn about management.”
Clark’s face turned ashen at the threat. Before he could respond, Damon got into the car.
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Clark understood this was a warning and clenched his hands. If he kept interfering with Nyla’s business trip, his position as CEO might be at risk.
Did this mean he had to watch Nyla spend time alone with Damon?
While he was lost in thought, Spencer loaded Nyla’s suitcase into the trunk. He could only watch as Nyla got into the car silently, his face dark with anger and frustration.
As he stared after the black Maybach driving away, resentment and unwillingness churned inside him. Once he officially took over the Sumner Group, he wouldn’t have to fear Damon anymore.
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Clark vowed to repay this humiliation one day.
Inside the car, Nyla could feel the tension radiating from Damon, who was clearly in a bad mood. Although he was reading through some documents, his stern profile and the cold aura around him were unmistakable.
“Mr. Sumner, I’m sorry about what happened this morning.” Nyla said, breaking the silence.
Damon turned to her and frowned slightly, noticing her guilty expression. “Why are you apologizing?”
“I didn’t handle my personal matters well and ended up troubling you…
Damon’s gaze darkened, and his tone betrayed his displeasure. “That’s Clark’s fault, not yours. Don’t worry
about it.”
He couldn’t understand how the Sumners produced such a jerk. Not only had Clark cheated, but he also had the audacity to keep pestering Nyla.
Nyla was surprised by Damon’s response. After recalling how he had previously offered to introduce her to á divorce lawyer, it made sense. It seemed that he wasn’t as unreasonable as Clark had made him out
to be.
They arrived in Rontana around 4:00p.m.
The deputy general manager of Skyray Medical, Bill Jenkinson, personally came to pick them up, demonstrating the company’s sincerity in wanting to collaborate with Prospectus Technology.
Bill was in his 40s, plump, with a kind smile,
“Mr. Sumner, welcome! Our CEO had an important meeting this afternoon and couldn’t make it, s 
sent me to pick you up. You must be tired after the flight. I’ll take you to your hotel first. This evening, our CEO will host a welcome dinner at Greenfair Hotel,” Bill said.
Damon wore a relaxed smile. “Thank you for the hospitality, Mr. Jenkinson.”
“You’re too kind, Mr. Sumner. This way to the parking lot.”
On the way to the hotel, Damon introduced Nyla and Spencer to Bill.
When Bill learned that Nyla was the evaluation specialist, he looked at her with renewed interest.
“I didn’t expect someone so young to be dedicated to testing. It’s true that you can’t judge a book by its cover,” Bill commented.
Earlier, upon noticing how attractive Nyla was, Bill had assumed she was Damon’s secretary and felt somewhat disdainful. He had encountered many beautiful women accompanying business partners who were essentially mistresses posing as secretaries.
-Anyone could perform a secretary’s job, but an evaluation specialist required expertise. This included recognizing all the equipment and ing effective components from the medicinal ingredients.
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Nyla was now more respectful.
Nyla smiled graciously. “You’re too kind, Mr. Jenkinson
Noticing Bill’s gaze lingering on Nyla, Damon furrowed his brow imperceptibly.
Upon sensing Damon’s displeasure, Spencer quickly interjected, “Mr. Jenkinson, Mr. Sumner is very interested in the cultivation of your medicinal herbs. Could you tell us more about it?”
This successfully diverted Bill’s attention, and he turned to discuss it with Damon.
Spencer secretly breathed a sigh of relief as the cold atmosphere seemed to lighten. His intuition had been right…
But was Damon’s focus on Nyla purely because she was his niece–in-law, or was there another reason? Spencer didn’t dare to delve too deeply into it.
Upon reaching the hotel, Bill escorted them to their rooms and then left.
Since there were only three of them on this trip and Nyla was the only woman, they had booked three separate rooms.
Nyla unpacked her luggage and was about to sit down when her phone rang.
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Nyla’s eyes flashed with annoyance when she saw Clark’s name on the caller ID, and she hung up Immediately. He called several more times but finally gave up when she didn’t answer.
On the other end, Clark threw his phone on the floor in anger, his expression dark and menacing. Michael, send someone to Rontana to keep an eye on things. I want to know immediately if anything goes
wrong.”
He didn’t want to be kept in the dark if he was being cheated on.
Michael thought about advising against it but didn’t dare after seeing Clark’s gloomy face. “Alright, I’ll handle it.”
After Michael left, Clark stared at the documents on his desk, his brows knitted in frustration.
He couldn’t focus on a single word. The thought of Nyla potentially spending time alone with Damon made him feel like a swarm of ants was crawling all over his heart.
However, given his current position, he couldn’t afford to go against Damon.
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. The office door opened, revealing Jordyn, impeccably dressed and wearing a black deep V–neck dress.
Clark’s frown deepened when he saw it was her.
“What are you doing here?” he asked.
His gaze was filled with disdain and coldness, piercing Jordyn’s heart and causing her smile to falter for a
moment.
She quickly regained her composure and walked over with a medical report in hand, handing it to Clark. Clark, I had a checkup today. The doctor said the baby is very healthy.”
Clark glanced at the report with an indifferent expression. “Got it. There’s no need to come here specifically to tell me this. And stop showing up in front of my wife.”
Jordyn’s knuckles turned white, as she gripped the report, her eyes welling up with tears. She lowered her gaze and said softly, “I understand…”
Seeing her downcast and trying hard to hide her sadness, Clark couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy. He was reminded of his own cautious behavior around Nyla, and his tone softened slightly.
“Your main priority now is to have a healthy baby. I won’t let you down, he said.
Initially, he hadn’t wanted to keep the baby when he found out Jordyn was pregnant. However, the doctor refused to perform an abortion, citing that her uterine lining was too thin and an abortion could cause severe bleeding. Therefore, the child had to be born.
Moreover, whenever he faced rejection from Nyla, it was Jordyn who comforted him.
Gradually, Clark’s attitude toward Jordyn and the baby had softened considerably.
Jordyn looked up, her eyes still wet with tears, looking pitifully vulnerable. She smiled through her tears and said, “I know. I just couldn’t help but share the joy with you…”
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Seeing how easily she was appeased by a few words, Clark felt his heart soften even more. “Come here.”
Jordyn walked over, and Clark pulled her into his lap.
“Ah…” She gasped, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck.
The slit in her dress revealed her long, fair legs, stirring Clark’s long–suppressed desires. Ever since Nyla discovered his infidelity, he had been holding back his urges.
His breathing grew heavier at the sight.
When Clark thought about Nyla going on a business trip with Damon and what might happen, his gaze darkened. His hand moved up Jordyn’s dress.
Sensing his actions, Jordyn melted.
“Clark…” Her hands pressed against his chest in a pretense of resistance that felt more like an invitation.
“Call me Clarko.”
“Clarko…
“Again.”
The office soon filled with the sounds of heavy breathing.
Jordyn’s upper body was pressed against the desk, her dress hiked up around her waist as she writhed and moaned.
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Clark held Jordyn’s waist tightly, losing himself in his frenzied release, his eyes dark and brooding.
After what felt like an eternity, just when Jordyn thought she might pass out, Clark finally pressed into her one last time as they both reached their climax.
When it was over, Jordyn was about to pick up her underwear when a sharp pain shot through her abdomen. Her face, which had been flushed moments ago, turned pale.
“Clark… my stomach hurts…”
Clark’s expression changed as he remembered that Jordyn was still in the early stages of pregnancy and that he hadn’t held back at all. He quickly scooped her up and rushed out of the office.
That evening, Nyla received a message from Spencer and was about to head out when her phone buzzed with an alert from the private investigator.
After reading the message, her face turned ashen.
Clark had been calling her earlier, and now he was in the hospital after having sex with his mistress.
The sheer disgust she felt was overwhelming. Fortunately, she never intended to forgive him. Otherwise, she didn’t know how she could have coped with this.
Taking a deep breath, she messaged the private investigator to continue monitoring the situation, then put her phone away and headed out.
Despite her efforts to stay composed, the news affected her mood. She barely ate anything at dinner and was unusually quiet.
Several times, Skyray Medical’s representatives spoke to her, but she failed to respond promptly. If it weren’t for Spencer stepping in to smooth things over, their hosts might have been quite displeased.
As the dinner concluded, Spencer finally let out a sigh of relief.
On the way back to the hotel, Damon frowned as he looked at Nyla. “I don’t appreciate employees who bring their personal feelings into their work.”
Although Nyla wasn’t an employee of Prospectus Technology, her actions represented the company when she was with Damon.
Understanding her poor performance that night, Nyla lowered her head. “I’m sorry, Mr. Sumner.”
I’m not looking for apologies. If you bring this attitude into your experiments, I can’t trust that you won’t make mistakes, Damon said.
“Mr. Sumner, I promise it won’t happen again,” she assured him.
Damon’s intense gaze bore into Nyla, the pressure emanating from him causing her to clench her fists and bite her lip until it turned white.
“You better mean it,” he warned.
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Had she been a Prospectus Technology employee, she would have been fired by the end of the dinner.
Damon wasn’t one to give second chances.
Spencer, sitting in the front, noticed Nyla’s lowered head and didn’t dare to speak up for her. After all, challenging Damon’s anger was asking for trouble.
Back at the hotel, they retired to their rooms.
Nyla closed the door and sat on the couch, carefully saving each photo the private investigator had sent.
Despite having the evidence she needed, she didn’t feel any joy. She couldn’t comprehend how Clark could promise to stay faithful while simultaneously cheating with Jordyn.
Didn’t he realize that his actions were eroding the last remnants of their good memories together?
Nyla couldn’t wrap her mind around it and decided not to dwell on it.
Taking a deep breath, she placed her phone face down on the table and got up to prepare for bed. Just then, her phone vibrated.
Seeing that it was someone from Skyray Medical, Nyla was filled with confusion. She answered, and a gentle female voice came through.
“Ms. Jayston, this is Zoe Quinn. You left your scarf at the restaurant. I’m on my way to return it to you. Which room are you in?” Zoe asked.
Scarf? Nyla recalled that she had worn a dress and hadn’t brought a scarf.
“Ms. Quinn, I wasn’t wearing a scarf tonight. You must be mistaken,” Nyla said.
“No mistake, Ms. Jayston. You’ll understand once you see it,” Zoe insisted.
Upon hearing this, Nyla realized what was happening. The scarf was just an excuse. Zoe was looking for an opportunity to build a connection.
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It seemed there might be some issues with Skyray Medical’s goods.
Nyla lowered her gaze, thought for a few seconds, and then said, “Okay, I’m in Room 802. Ms. Quinn, your can come directly.”
Soon, Zoe arrived. Nyla opened the door and stepped aside to let her in.
After they sat down, Zoe handed her a bag with a smile. “Ms. Jayston, this is your scarf. Please check if everything is in order.”
The moment Nyla took the bag, she knew it weighed more than just a scarf. She picked up the scarf and saw several stacks of cash underneath, roughly estimating around 30,000 dollars.
Nyla put the scarf back and pushed the bag toward Zoe. “Ms. Quinn, this scarf is too valuable. I can’t accept it.”
Zoe’s smile didn’t waver, her voice gentle. “Ms. Jayston, it’s not valuable at all. We might have many more opportunities to meet in the future.”
Nyla pressed her lips together, her expression calm as she looked at Zoe. “Ms. Quinn, what do you want me to do?”
“Ms. Jayston, you’re an evaluation specialist, so you should understand. It’s late, so I’ll leave you to rest,” Zoe remarked.
As Zoe turned to leave, Nyla handed the bag back to her. “Ms. Quinn, please take the scarf back. As long as your company’s products meet the quality standards, I’ll approve them.”
Zoe’s smile stiffened for a moment.
Seeing that Nyla was genuinely refusing and not just being polite, she reluctantly took the bag. “Ms. Jayston, Skyray Medical’s products are of good quality. I hope we have the chance to collaborate with Prospectus Technology.”
After Zoe left, Nyla went to wash up and go to bed.
Nyla woke up with stomach pain in the middle of the night. She realized she hadn’t eaten much at dinner, likely causing a flare–up of her gastritis.
When Clark first took over the Sumner Group, he would often work late. Nyla had developed the habit of waiting for him to eat together, which eventually led to her developing gastritis.
She had managed it well over the years, almost forgetting about it.
Nyla turned on the bedside lamp, ordered medicine through a delivery app, and called reception to ask for
some warm water.
After arranging everything, she was pale with pain, and cold sweat dotted her forehead.
Every minute felt like an eternity as she waited.
When she heard the knock on the door, she was curled up on the bed, too weak to get up.
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Spencer, just leaving after briefing Damon, saw a hotel staff member with a glass of water standing outside Nyla’s room. He walked over to ask what was going on.
The staff member explained that Nyla had requested warm water a few minutes ago, but there was no response when she knocked.
Spencer frowned. “Do you have a spare key card?”
“Yes, I’ll go get it,” the staff member replied.
While the staff member went to get the card, Spencer tried calling Nyla several times, but she didn’t answer, and his worry grew. He informed Damon, whose expression turned cold.
“What happened?” Damon asked.
“I’m not sure. Ms. Jayston isn’t answering her phone, Spencer replied.
The staff member soon returned with the spare key card.
As soon as they opened the door, they saw Nyla curled up on the bed, unconscious and covered in cold
sweat.
Damon quickly walked in and instructed Spencer, “Find a doctor.
As Damon reached the bedside, Nyla suddenly grabbed his hand, He paused, then tried to pull his hand away, but her grip was too tight.
Not wanting to hurt her by pulling too hard, he frowned and let her hold on.
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“It hurts…” Nyla muttered, sweat breaking out on her forehead. Her delicate brows were tightly knitted, and her face was ghastly pale.
The doctor arrived with her medication for gastritis around the same time.
The intention was to have her take the medicine first. However, she was clenching her teeth so tightly. that it was impossible to get her to swallow the pills.
In this situation, the only option was to administer IV fluids.
Once the IV was set up, the doctor turned to Damon and said, “When she wakes up, give her some light foods like chicken soup.”
“Got it.”
After giving a few more instructions, the doctor and the staff left.
“Mr. Sumner, maybe you should go get some rest. I’ll keep an eye on Ms. Jayston,” Spencer suggested.
Damon glanced down at his hand, still tightly gripped by Nyla. His expression darkened.
While the doctor had been setting up the IV earlier, he had tried to pry her hand away but had failed, which was why Nyla’s other hand was used for the IV.
“Do you think I can rest in this situation? Damon asked.
Following Damon’s gaze, Spencer noticed their clasped hands and quickly changed the subject. “I’ll get some chicken soup for Ms. Jayston.”
“Okay.”
As Spencer left, the room fell into silence, except for Nyla’s occasional murmurs.
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Damon looked down at her sweat–drenched face, her features scrunched up in pain, and felt a pang of sympathy. But then he remembered she was Clark’s wife, his niece–in–law, and his gaze turned cold.
In Nyla’s pain–induced haze, she unknowingly held onto something warm. She grasped tightly, thinking it might relieve her stomachache a bit.
When dawn broke, Nyla slowly woke up.
The first thing she saw was Damon’s face, magnified and close.
She blinked in surprise, taking a few seconds to realize it was real, and gasped, instinctively pulling away.
Her head hit the headboard hard, making her wince in pain. “Ouch!”
Her movement roused Damon, who saw her holding her head and furrowed his brows. “You’re up?”
Seeing Damon’s Indifferent gaze, Nyla Ignored her pain and quickly asked, “Mr. Sumner, why are you in my
room?”
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bedside, you grabbed my hand so tightly I couldn’t pry it loose. I had to wait here until you woke up.”
Nyla’s confusion turned into embarrassment. She had indeed grabbed something in her pain–induced daze, but she hadn’t expected it to be Damon’s hand!
She wondered what he would think of her. Would he see her as a weirdo?
Noticing her changing expressions, Damon raised an eyebrow.
“Mr. Sumner… I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to. I must have thought you were my mother last night…”
Damon was speechless.
Seeing his displeased expression, Nyla quickly added, didn’t mean you look like my mother. It’s just that your hand felt warm, like my mother’s.”
As soon as she said that, she regretted it. Her explanation only made things worse.
As expected, Damon’s expression became gloomy. With a cold laugh, he got up and left Nyla’s room.
Realizing he was upset, Nyla opened her mouth to apologize further but thought better of it and said nothing.
After Damon left, the oppressive atmosphere lifted)
Nyla breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to see the chicken soup and medicine left by her side.
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Nyla was dazed for a few seconds before she felt an indescribable warmth well up inside her.
After getting up, washing up, taking her medicine, and eating her chicken soup, she decided to thank Damon properly. After all, she had been holding onto his hand all night, and he probably hadn’t had a good
rest.
When she reached the door of the room next door, it opened from the inside just as she reached out to
knock
Damon, with slightly damp hair and dressed in a fresh outfit, seemed to have just taken a shower.
“Mr. Sumner, I came to thank you for last night. I appreciate it,” Nyla said.
Seeing Nyla’s eyes lowered, her hands awkwardly clasped in front of her, Damon thought she seemed a bit uncomfortable and nervous around him.
Upon realizing this, his mood unexpectedly soured. He pressed his thin lips together.
“There’s no need for thanks. Just make sure to speak up if you’re feeling unwell next time. Don’t make things difficult for others,” he said.
His indifferent tone made Nyla feel even more ashamed. “I understand.”
“Alright. Prepare yourself and be ready to leave for Skyray at 8:00 a.m.,” he instructed.
Back in her room, Nyla felt a bit down. The events from last night seemed to have left Damon dissatisfied with her.
When she thought it was all because of Clark, her mood worsened. She resolved not to let him affect her feelings any further.
By around 9:00 a.m., they arrived at Skyray Medical.
They were greeted by Bill, who showed them the medicinal herb cleaning and processing workshop, as well as the production workshop. He then took them to the testing laboratory.
*Ms. Jayston, which herb would you like to test?” Bill asked.
Looking at the herbs on the tray, Nyla frowned slightly but chose one of them. “Let’s test this one.”
Bill smiled. “Alright.”
Nyla carefully cut, ground, and filtered the herb, setting up the experimental equipment to extract the active ingredients. She was meticulous and precise in her approach, and with her striking appearance, her movements were almost pleasing to watch.
For a moment, Damon’s gaze was drawn to her.
Nyla looked even more beautiful while focused on her experiment, her concentration lending her an irresistible allure that drew attention.
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Chapter 80
After
extracting the active ingredients, Nyla weighed them on a scale–0.06 grams.
Given the herb’s original weight of 3.2 grams, the active ingredient high.
counted for 1.875%, which was quite
When Nyla shared the results with Damon, Bill let out a small sigh of relief and smiled at him.
“Mr. Sumner, our herbs at Skyray Medical are strictly managed from cultivation to harvesting according to standards, which is why the active ingredient percentage is so high. You won’t regret choosing to
cooperate with us,” Bill commented.
“Mm, this percentage is quite good, and the herb quality is excellent,” Damon remarked.
“So, what do you think about the cooperation?” BIII asked.
“We don’t need to rush on the cooperation details just yet. Considering Prospectus Technology’s large demand, I need to evaluate thoroughly, Damon replied.
Bill nodded repeatedly. “Of course, Mr. Sumner. Please take your time to consider. How about lunch in our company’s cafeteria today?”
“Sure.”
After a tour and lunch, Bill sent Damon and the others back to their hotel.
Back at the hotel, Damon asked Nyla, “What do you think of the active ingredient percentage from today?“,
“If all the herbs from Skyray Medical have this quality, partnering with them will be a guaranteed win. However, herbs of this quality have high growth requirements, so large–scale production is difficult,” she answered.
“Alright. We have some free time this afternoon. Let’s visit the nearby herb production base,” Damon said.
