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Chapter 45

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"Who said I'm not pursuing it?"

"How do you plan to pursue it?" Nyla looked at Damon, somewhat unsure. If he wanted money, she had just sold that house in Karlinan, so she should be able to afford it. She just hoped he wouldn't ask for too much.

Her demeanor, in Damon's eyes, resembled that of a startled rabbit, evoking a sense of pity. He involuntarily frowned. "Do you always stare at men like that?"

Nyla lowered her gaze. Weren't they talking about his injury? What did her gaze have to do with anything?

Before she could come up with a response, Damon continued. "You said someone switched your reagents today? If someone really targeted you, I'll hold the mastermind responsible when Genevieve finds out the truth."

As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator reached the first floor.

"Let's go. We need to treat the injuries first."

With that, Damon walked out.

Since he was going to the hospital for treatment as well, Nyla didn't dwell on it. Besides, it wasn't convenient to hai
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