"That's it?" Jordyn asked in disbelief.She had expected Rebecca to ask her to kill Nyla herself."Yes, that's it. After you finish this, you can go pick up your parents and brother," Rebecca replied calmly."Okay," Jordyn muttered.After ending the call, Rebecca smiled, her heart brimming with satisfaction. She had no intention of letting Nyla die quickly. No, she planned to strip her of every shred of dignity, to turn her life into a living hell....Damon was in the middle of a meeting at Prospectus Technology when the door suddenly burst open. Spencer rushed in, looking frantic.Everyone in the conference room shot him disapproving looks."Mr. Hogg, we're in the middle of a meeting. What on earth do you think you're doing?!" a shareholder admonished."I can't believe Mr. Sumner still keeps such an unprofessional secretary!" another complained.A shareholder sneered. "Yeah, is he this reckless when Mr. Sumner negotiates with partners?"Ignoring the irritated glances, Spen
Before Spencer could finish speaking, he was silenced by Damon's icy, murderous glare.Damon's lips were pressed into a thin line as he stood by the elevator, his face expressionless. However, the cold, oppressive aura he exuded made it clear that no one should approach him.…During the ride to the accident site, Damon remained silent, lost in thought.As they approached the scene, they saw the area cordoned off with police tape."Stop the car," Damon ordered.As soon as the vehicle came to a halt, Damon flung the door open and swiftly headed to the burned-out car.A police officer stopped him before he could cross the tape."It's dangerous inside. Unauthorized personnel aren't allowed in!" the officer warned.Damon ignored him and continued forward.The officer made a move to stop him again but was suddenly pulled back by someone nearby. "Are you crazy? Do you even know who Damon Sumner is?"The officer frowned, about to protest, when the lead investigator on the case appr
"What did you just say?!" Jordyn's face twisted with a mix of disbelief and fury.Rebecca had stabbed her in the back!Grabbing her phone, Jordyn dialed Rebecca and screamed, "Rebecca, you bitch! How dare you play me like this? I won't let you get away with it!"Rebecca's voice oozed with mockery. "Did you really think I'd give you the chance? Jordyn, you only have yourself to blame for knowing too much and trying to use it against me."With that, she hung up.Seething, Jordyn tried calling back, but a sharp pain pierced the back of her head. Feeling something wet, she reached up and found her hand smeared with blood.Panic surged through her. She spun around to flee, but before she could reach the door, someone yanked her by the hair. She was dragged backward and slammed to the floor.The door slammed shut with a deafening bang.Jordyn trembled uncontrollably, overwhelmed by terror. Ignoring the pain, she scrambled backward, her eyes wide with fear as a man slowly advanced tow
Clark stood frozen, like a statue."Mr. Sumner…" Michael called out."I'm going to find Nyla. I refuse to believe she's in danger!" Clark cried.He shoved Michael's phone back into his hands and turned toward the elevator.Michael quickly blocked his path. "Mr. Sumner, there's a very important international meeting later. You can't leave now."The meeting was crucial for a major company deal. If Clark skipped it, it would severely offend the other party.Clark's face went ashen, his hands clenching into fists at his sides. He hesitated for a moment, clearly torn.After a deep breath, he turned and headed for his office. "Keep an eye on the police station. Notify me immediately if there's any news.""Got it," Michael promised.As Clark reached the office door, he suddenly remembered the strange text message from Jordyn earlier. He spun around and ordered, "Find out where Jordyn is right now!"He dialed Jordyn's number, but it rang with no answer.…Near a river on the east s
The man didn't say a word. He walked silently up to Nyla and handed her a tuna melt sandwich.The fact that he offered her food suggested he probably wasn't planning to kill her—at least not right now.Nyla took a deep breath to calm herself and looked up at the man. "Why have you kidnapped me? For money? Or something else? Are you following someone's orders?"When she mentioned the possibility of orders, she saw the man's eyes widen sharply. She was certain now that he had been sent by someone who deeply hated her."Are you going to eat or not?" The man's voice was rough and cold as he stared at her."I'll pay you double whatever they offered. And the one who orchestrated this—it's either Jordyn or Rebecca, right?" Nyla asked.Aside from them, no one else had a motive to kidnap her.Seeing the man's expression change again, she knew she had guessed correctly."I can offer you double the benefit, just let me go—"Before she could finish, the man slammed the plate onto the grou
The phone rang for a long time before it was answered."What's the matter?" Damon's voice was hoarse and indifferent, clearly indicating he was in a bad mood.Clark spoke coldly. "Uncle Damon, you know about Nyla's accident, right? Rebecca is likely behind it!"After a few seconds of silence, Damon asked, "Do you have any evidence?""Hah!" Clark's tone was sarcastic. "Evidence? I looked into Jordyn's call records. Recently, she has been in contact multiple times with an employee from the Preston Group."On the day of Nyla's accident, they were in touch. Plus, Jordyn sent me a message with just one character—'R'—not too long ago. It's definitely related to Rebecca!"As soon as he finished speaking, the call was abruptly ended.…Damon summoned Spencer to his office. "Look into whether Jordyn and Rebecca have been in contact recently. Also… check on Nathaniel."Spencer was visibly shocked but dared not ask questions or make comments, given Damon's icy demeanor. He quickly left.
Rebecca was determined to send Nyla to hell and make Damon regret ever crossing her."Spencer, take her away. You know what to do," Damon instructed.Spencer nodded. "Understood, Mr. Sumner."While they spoke, the two burly men had already dragged Rebecca away. Rebecca was in so much pain that she nearly lost consciousness, but she fixed her gaze on Damon, her eyes filled with deep hatred. "Damon, even if you kill me, I won't tell you anything! Rest assured, I won't let Nyla die. I'll make sure her life is worse than death!" she threatened.Damon's expression remained icy—he didn’t even glance at her.Shortly after Rebecca was taken away, Spencer rushed back, looking anxious."Mr. Sumner, we've pinpointed Ms. Jayston's exact location!" he reported.Damon quickly stood up and headed for the door. "Send the location to my phone!"…In the basement, Nyla felt like she had been waiting for an eternity when she finally heard footsteps from outside. She tightened her grip on the
"Let me go!" Damon struggled to move forward, but two of his bodyguards held him back tightly."Mr. Sumner, Ms. Jayston has already jumped. Even if you follow her now, it won't help…" the bodyguards tried to placate him."Let go!" Damon growled.His demeanor was icy, sending chills down the spines of his bodyguards. They felt a shiver but dared not release him.Just then, Spencer arrived."Mr. Sumner, I've sent people down to search. We'll have news soon," he informed Damon.Seeing Damon gradually calm down, Spencer instructed the bodyguards, "Alright, let Mr. Sumner go."After a moment's hesitation, the bodyguards finally released Damon, though their eyes remained on him, prepared for any sudden movements. If something happened to Damon, the Sumners wouldn't spare them.Damon gazed at the place where Nyla had jumped, his voice cold. "If she's alive, I want to see her. If she's dead, I want to see her body!"As he finished speaking, Steven was brought before him."Mr. Sumner,