Chapter 776
Valarie glanced over with a blank expression, then quickly looked away.
Nyla turned to Valarie, unable to suppress her concern. “Valarie, maybe you should think over this engagement a bit more.”
Spending a lifetime with someone she didn’t love would be painful–like reliving the same unfulfilling day over and over.
Valarie managed a faint smile. “Nyla, you don’t have to worry about me. I know what I’m doing.”
Seeing her stubborn expression, Nyla bit her lip. She wanted to tell Valarie about Damon’s plan to help the Weirs but hesitated, fearing that Damon might change his mind and leave Valarie disappointed.
With a quiet sigh, she decided to find a moment to ask Damon about it that evening.
“Nyla, I’d like to be alone for a while, so I’ll leave you here,” Valarie said, excusing herself.
“Alright, but don’t wander off too far. The event will be starting soon,” Nyla reminded her.
Valarie nodded and quickly walked away.
As she left, Nyla felt suddenly at a loss.
After marrying Clark, she rarely attended gatherings like this, so she didn’t know many people and had no desire to try to fit into this circle. She picked up a glass of juice, planning to find a quiet corner.
As she passed the champagne tower, a maid rushed forward and collided with her, knocking her into the champagne tower.
The entire tower of champagne glasses shattered, sending shards and champagne spilling everywhere and drawing everyone’s attention.
Nyla pitched forward toward the broken glass on the floor. Her face paled as she realized what was about to happen, and her eyes filled with fear.
Instinctively, she reached out to grab the tablecloth but found nothing to hold onto.
From across the room, Damon’s expression darkened upon seeing what was happening. He began running toward her, but he was too far away.
Just when Nyla thought she was about to be seriously injured, a strong hand grabbed her arm and pulled her upright.
Once steady, she took a deep breath and turned to thank her rescuer. To her surprise, it was Gabriel
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She bit her lip and took a step back, putting distance between them. “Thank you, Mr.
Hackett.”
Seeing her wary response, Gabriel narrowed his eyes slightly, still smiling.
“No need to thank me. It was our maid who bumped into you. I owe you an apology, Ms. Kinsey,” he said.
Just then, Damon arrived at Nyla’s side.
Seeing that she was unharmed but still a bit pale, he heaved in relief, pulled her behind him protectively, and turned to Gabriel. “Thank you, Mr. Hackett.”
Gabriel’s expression remained friendly. “No need to mention it, Mr. Sumner.”
Damon’s gaze fell on the maid, whose face had gone pale as she looked down at the floor.
“I’m so sorry, Ms. Kinsey. I didn’t mean to! You suddenly walked out from the side, and I didn’t see you…” the maid apologized, her voice trembling.
Damon’s expression turned icy as he questioned, “So you’re saying it was my girlfriend’s fault?”
The maid trembled in fear and lowered her head. “No, that’s not what I meant… It was my fault. Ms. Kinsey, I’m really sorry…
Before Nyla could interject, Gabriel spoke coldly. “Go to the butler to collect this month’s wages. Starting tomorrow, you will no longer work here.”
