Chapter 573

When Oliver received Nyla's call, he was in the middle of packing up his personal belongings. Despite working at the Raynor Group for five years, there wasn't much that was solely his.

His voice, as always, was gentle. "Nyla, what's wrong? Shouldn't you be in the lab right now?"

Nyla felt a sting in her nose, and her voice grew hoarse. "Oliver, did you get forced out of the Raynor Group because of me?"

Although she tried to keep her emotions in check, Oliver could still hear the slight tremble in her voice, as if she were on the verge of tears.

He remained silent for a couple of seconds before replying softly, "This has nothing to do with you. I've been wanting to take a break for a while, and now's as good a time as any."

"Liar!" Nyla snapped.

She wasn't naive. She knew how much effort and ambition he had poured into his work—things he never openly shared.

Taking a deep breath, Nyla spoke softly but firmly. "Oliver, I'm sorry. This is my fault. I'll find a way to make it right.