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Chapter 120

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Damon was reviewing documents in his office at Prospectus Technology when his personal phone suddenly rang.

He answered, and Marie's booming voice came through. "Damon, come home for dinner tonight."

Damon glanced at the pile of unfinished documents and immediately refused. "I'm busy."

"No matter what, you must make time tonight. Otherwise, I'll go to your office and drag you home myself," Marie warned.

Marie's commanding tone left Damon feeling helpless.

"There's too much to do today. I really can't make it," he said.

"No excuses. You must come back for dinner. Even with your busy schedule, you can always spare time for a meal," Marie insisted.

Without giving Damon a chance to respond, Marie hung up.

By the time Nyla and Clark had moved Nyla's things back to the villa, it was already past 4:00 p.m.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, they headed to the Sumner residence.

As Clark pulled up to the entrance, Damon was about to walk in. Hearing the car, Damon turned a
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