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Chapter 55

Author: Hello Spring
"Okay."

As Spencer walked out of the office, he couldn't help but frown, pondering Damon's attitude toward Nyla.

Earlier today, Damon had immediately called Nyla to question her about the suits, clearly irritated by her attempt to distance herself from him. Considering Nyla was Damon's niece-in-law, Spencer hoped he had overthought the matter.

...

After breakfast, Nyla headed straight to Park Pharmaceuticals.

After giving her statement last night, Genevieve had messaged her, saying she could return to work today and that the company would handle the situation with Mabel.

To her surprise, a middle-aged man stopped her at the entrance of Park Pharmaceuticals. His face was dark and lined with exhaustion, his eyes bloodshot, and his hair disheveled. He looked at her pleadingly.

"Ms. Jayston, please, I'm begging you to let my daughter go. My wife was in a car accident and is still in the hospital. I haven't found a job yet, and if my daughter stays in jail, our family will fall apart
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