Chapter 598

Although a bit reluctant, Mason nodded. "Okay."

As Nyla sipped her soup, she received a call from Oliver.

"Nyla, how's the progress in Saintornia? Have you found Buddy?" Oliver asked.

Nyla lowered her gaze and moved to the window, responding quietly with a soft hum.

Upon sensing something was wrong, Oliver's voice grew concerned. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

After a moment of hesitation, Nyla opened up slowly. "Damon won't give Buddy back to me. He says I can't protect him. I can stay with Buddy, but I have to move to his villa."

A heavy silence hung on the other end of the line.

Nyla bit her lip. "I agreed to his terms. Oliver, maybe we should just—"

Before she could say "forget it", Oliver interrupted, "Nyla, I know you're in a tough spot. Once I take care of things in Capitarnia, I'll head to Saintornia, and we can figure out what to do next, alright?"

"Oliver, you're such a good person. I don't want to drag you down anymore," Nyla reasoned.

"You've never been a b