Nyla knew there was no way Harrison didn't realize she would be at a disadvantage once he accepted the money. But he took it anyway.She had lost—not to the Sumners, but to Harrison.She looked up at Richard, about to speak, when the door to the private room suddenly swung open.Damon walked in, his expression cold as he stared at Richard. "Dad, I remember telling you not to bother her."Richard's scowl deepened, and he replied icily, "Didn't you just say yesterday that we've cut ties? What does it matter to you if I bother her or not?"Damon nodded. "You're right. In that case, Prospectus Technology will have issues with the Sumner Group too.""This is outrageous! You're going to turn against the Sumner Group just for a woman?" Richard bellowed.Damon remained silent, but his gaze spoke volumes.From the moment Damon entered the room, Nyla only glanced at him once before ignoring him completely.She fixed her eyes on Richard and said, "Mr. Richard, I'll withdraw the lawsuit a
Ignoring Harrison's reaction, Nyla turned and left without another word.Behind her, Wren exclaimed, "Harrison, calm down. Take deep breaths. The doctor said you can't get agitated!"Nyla hesitated briefly but didn't look back. She took a deep breath and walked straight out of the hospital room.As she reached the hospital entrance, Gabriel caught up to her."Nyla..." He blocked her path. "Your father's not in good health right now. He can't handle stress. Please, try to understand."Nyla shot him a cold glance. "Understand him? Who's going to understand me?"She had risked her life to put Cyrus away, only for Harrison to undo it all.To him, she probably no longer mattered. Before marrying Wren, he had promised to put her first. Now, it seemed Wren meant more to him than she ever had."I know you're upset," Gabriel said gently. "But your father did this to protect you. You can't take on the Sumners by yourself. You'd only end up in danger."Nyla's expression remained icy. "Wh
Nyla had expected Harrison to support her, but instead, he sided with the Sumners.After a while, she slowly lifted her head and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her gaze hardened with determination. She was resolute—she would leave Saintornia.Not long after Nyla returned home, the doorbell rang. Seeing Gabriel outside, she didn't open the door. Instead, she told him coldly to leave.Gabriel stood at the door for a moment. When it became clear Nyla had no intention of letting him in, he said softly, "Nyla, we'll talk when you've calmed down."Nyla felt there was nothing left to discuss and had no desire to engage. She remained silent.Gabriel stared at the closed door, sighed, and then turned to leave.In the days that followed, Nyla's life resumed its familiar rhythm—working and studying at home. Gabriel tried reaching out several times, but her cold demeanor discouraged him from pushing further.…A week later, Nyla received a call from Valarie, inviting her t
Seeing the mockery in Nyla's eyes, Jordyn sneered and followed the sales associate to the checkout.After purchasing the dress, Jordyn strutted back to Nyla with her chin raised, eyes brimming with contempt.Jordyn then sneered. "This card is from Clark. It has no limit. Don't think buying this dress is a big deal. I could buy the entire store and still have money left over!"Nyla nodded thoughtfully. "Hmm, but I wonder if buying the store would make Clark turn against you?"Jordyn's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly recovered and replied coldly, "What does it matter to you? Whether it's Clark or this dress, they have nothing to do with you anymore.""I'm not interested. This dress is the smallest size. It won't fit your figure anyway. And... I find your touch repulsive. Even if you hadn't bought it, I wouldn't want it anymore," Nyla shot back.The thought of Jordyn touching the gift intended for Valarie made Nyla feel nauseated.Jordyn's eyes flared with anger,
"If you hadn't refused to help me, would I have made such a fuss?" Jordyn challenged, her gaze filled with accusation.Clark was rendered speechless.After a moment of silence, he turned to Nyla. "Nyla, perhaps you should apologize to Jordyn and put this matter to rest."Nyla sneered. "Are you out of your mind? Apologize to her? Why should I?""Why not? You were seen hugging my husband not long ago, remember? I still have photos. Would you like me to show them to you?" Jordyn taunted.Nyla's gaze turned icy. "Jordyn, stop pretending. You were the one who interfered in my marriage with Clark. Now that you're married to him, have you forgotten what you did?"As for that photo, you can ask Clark about it yourself. I'm not interested in trash."Also, you mentioned I was fighting with you over the dress. Did you forget there are security cameras in the mall? Should I get the footage to see who was really fighting over it?"Regardless of whether it's a dress or a man, I wouldn't want
Nyla glanced at the invitation in Gabriel's hand. She hadn't bought a birthday gift yet, so attending the jewelry auction could be a nice alternative.However, she didn't want to feel obligated to him."No, thanks. I'm not interested," she declined.Gabriel looked a bit helpless. "Nyla, are you still upset about what happened with your dad?"Nyla met his gaze calmly. "This is between me and him. It has nothing to do with you."Gabriel seemed hurt by her response. "But we're family!""To your mom, I've never been considered part of the family. In her eyes, the three of you are the family," Nyla retorted."She's her, and I'm me! To me, you are family," Gabriel insisted, his expression earnest and passionate.Nyla paused before replying, "But we're not destined to be a family."The hallway fell into a heavy silence, their breathing the only sound breaking it.Gabriel's emotions flickered in his eyes. He seemed on the verge of saying something but then composed himself.As if no
Soon, Melody returned, looking dejected. It was clear she was still upset about Gabriel's refusal to accompany her to the jewelry auction.Gabriel smiled gently and said, "Melody, I've been thinking about it. Since I'm free that day too, I'll go with you after all."Melody's eyes lit up with a hint of disbelief. "Really?""Yes," Gabriel replied, his gaze warm and soft. "Since I got the tickets for you, it's only fair I accompany you if Nyla isn't going.""That's great! I'll see you at the auction then!" Melody exclaimed."I'll pick you up from your place," Gabriel said.Melody was momentarily taken aback.Gabriel's change in attitude seemed a bit sudden, but she didn't dwell on it. She was confident that spending time alone with him would increase her chances of winning his affection."Okay, I'll send you the address later," she agreed.The entire afternoon, Melody chatted with Nyla about Gabriel, asking about his past and his preferences in women."Nyla, what kind of outfit
There was a brief pause on the other end before Cyrus' cold voice cut through the silence. "You'd better not fall into my hands, or I'll make sure you wish you were dead."He hung up immediately after that.Nyla took a deep breath to steady her anger and frustration, vowing that she would get another chance to catch him.After changing her clothes, she grabbed her bag and headed out. As she approached the elevator, the doors slid open. She hesitated for a moment when she saw the two people inside.Rebecca, dressed in a white dress, was clinging to Damon's arm, her face bright with a smile. When she saw Nyla, she subconsciously tightened her grip on Damon's arm, and her smile faltered slightly."Ms. Jayston, what a coincidence!" Rebecca greeted, her voice tinged with forced cheerfulness.Nyla considered pretending she hadn't seen them but decided to acknowledge them with a curt nod. "Mm."Damon's gaze briefly skimmed over Nyla's face with indifference, as if she were a stranger