Nyla held Mason close, soothing him softly. "Don't be afraid, Buddy. I will always protect you and won't let anyone take you away again."Mason nodded. "Mommy, I hate that man! He says he's my dad, but I don't want him to be my dad!"Nyla bit her lip. "Let's not think about that right now. Just get some rest, and I'll take you to school tomorrow."…The next morning, Nyla dropped Mason off at school. As soon as she found his teacher, Lilith, the latter looked surprised and asked, "Ms. Kinsey, isn't Buddy transferring schools? Why did you bring him today?"Nyla paused, confused. "What do you mean, transferring?""I'm not entirely sure. The principal just informed me that Buddy was transferring and told me not to get involved anymore," Lilith replied.Understanding the situation, Nyla handed Mason over to Lilith and said, "I see. Ms. Page, Buddy isn't transferring. Please take him to class. I need to speak with the principal.""Okay, you go ahead," Lilith answered.Nyla nodded
After leaving the principal's office, Nyla went to find Lilith and informed her that Mason would continue attending school. Only then did she leave the building.…Once Nyla arrived at the lab, Caroline hurried over and whispered, "Nyla, my sister agreed to meet with you. Here's the time and the restaurant address for tonight. She's really busy, so you must be on time. She has a flight to catch at 10:00 p.m."Nyla's eyes lit up with surprise, and she excitedly grabbed Caroline's hand. "Thank you so much, Caroline! I'll treat you to dinner on Saturday.""That's not important. What matters most is Buddy's situation. But honestly, don't get your hopes up too high. Bailey probably won't take the case," Caroline said."Yeah, but I have to try," Nyla replied. For Mason, even knowing the chances were slim wouldn't make her give up."Okay, good luck," Caroline wished her.…The day flew by, and as soon as work ended, Nyla rushed to the restaurant. She arrived a few minutes early, and B
Nyla could no longer hold back her emotions and pulled Mason into a tight embrace.Her eyes were red, but she stubbornly fought against the tears. She couldn't understand why, after five years and with Damon having lost his memory, he still wouldn't let her go and insisted on disrupting her peaceful life.He was the high-ranking CEO of Prospectus Technology, while she was just a pharmaceutical researcher. Even though she had achieved a great deal in her field, it paled in comparison to the prominence of Prospectus Technology.She had worked so hard—why couldn't he just leave her alone?Noticing Nyla trembling, Mason gently patted her back. "Mommy, don't be sad. I will never admit that bad man is my dad! I want to stay by your side forever!"Hearing this, Nyla tightened her hold on him and nodded. "Yes, Mommy won't let you leave me either."Just then, Pauline entered with the dishes.Upon seeing Nyla holding Mason at the entrance, she said, "Ms. Kinsey, dinner is ready. Why don't
Nyla felt a mix of emotions, unsure of what to do. Oliver had done so much for her, bearing immense pressure, yet he had never mentioned it to her. What she was facing now seemed trivial in comparison.If Bailey refused to help, Nyla would continue seeking her out until she agreed. With this thought, she felt a sense of clarity."Oliver, thank you!" she exclaimed."I told you not to say thank you," he replied."This is the last time, I promise!" Nyla insisted.Oliver chuckled. "Okay, I'll trust you one more time. I have work to do, so I'll stop talking now. Goodnight."After hanging up, his secretary spoke quietly. "Mr. Raynor, the shareholders still won't leave…"Without replying, Oliver put away his phone and walked into the meeting room with a serious expression.As soon as he entered, the shareholders began voicing their displeasure."Oliver, you've let the company get into such a mess over a woman. What were you thinking?" one shareholder demanded, slamming his hand on th
The next morning, Nyla drove Mason to school, her mind elsewhere.Mason noticed her distraction and tightened his grip on his backpack.When they arrived at the school, Nyla forced a smile and gently said, "Buddy, Mommy will pick you up tonight."Mason nodded. "Okay."After watching Nyla leave, Mason accessed his smartwatch and dialed the number Spencer had given him.A moment later, a cold voice came through the line. "What is it?"Mason took a deep breath, his small face tense. "I want to meet you."In the principal's office an hour later…Mason sat across from Damon, his baby face filled with anger. "What will it take for you to stop bothering my mom and me?"Although he was only four years old, there was no hint of fear in his gaze. He even bore a striking resemblance to Damon's commanding demeanor.Damon looked at Mason, who mirrored his own features, a complicated expression crossing his face.At such a young age, Mason should have been innocent and carefree. Yet there
After saying that, Mason turned and ran away, his small figure filled with despair and helplessness.Damon watched him go, his expression devoid of warmth.Sebastian, visibly shaken, quickly stepped forward. "Mr. Damon… your son is still young. You have to coax him. Being too strict will only make him hate you more."Damon's icy gaze fell on Sebastian, causing him to blanch. He quickly lowered his head, mentally cursing himself for speaking out of turn."How do you suggest I coax him?" Damon asked.Sebastian's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked up at Damon. Had he really heard that right? Damon was asking him how to handle a child?Noticing Damon's growing displeasure, Sebastian hurriedly replied, "I know how to handle kids. Although he is only four, he's starting to develop his own sense of self."The most important thing is to respect and understand a child's thoughts. Within certain limits, let them make their own choices. You need to give them enough time and space to ex
Fred's expression stiffened. He quickly said, "Mr. Sumner, this was entirely Mr. Raynor's decision. By the time I found out, it was too late. Otherwise, I would have stopped him. "Moreover, the Raynor Group has suffered significant losses this time, and many shareholders are secretly trying to remove Mr. Raynor from the CEO position."Damon remained expressionless, seemingly uninterested. "That doesn't concern me."Fred carefully observed Damon's face, hoping to glean something from his expression, but found nothing. The rumors about Damon being cunning seemed accurate—dealing with him required caution.Realizing he needed to take a risk, Fred steeled himself and said, "Mr. Sumner, I know you have grievances with Mr. Raynor. I can help you deal with him."Damon chuckled, but his eyes were devoid of warmth. "Help me?"Fred's face turned a shade paler, but thinking of his objective, he pressed, "It could be mutually beneficial. I want the CEO position at the Raynor Group."Damon
As soon as Aubrey Jane Keith spotted Nyla, she set down her coffee and waved her over with a smile. "Nyla, over here!"Nyla sat down across from her. "Ms. Keith, I'm sorry for being late. There was traffic."Aubrey Jane looked at her with a warm gaze, as if she were a younger family member. "No problem! I'm not busy today. What made you want to meet for coffee?"Noticing Nyla's hesitance, Aubrey Jane grew more intrigued. "What's wrong? It's rare to see you like this."Taking a deep breath, Nyla replied, "Ms. Keith, I actually wanted to ask for your help."Surprised, Aubrey Jane raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"It must be important for Nyla to bring it up to her.They had met at a drug research conference, where Nyla had saved Aubrey Jane after she fainted due to low blood sugar. As they got to know each other better, Aubrey Jane grew fond of Nyla. They not only shared interests but also similar life experiences.Aubrey Jane had struggled in her younger days while raising her so