Chapter 649

When Nyla regained consciousness, she found her hands and feet bound. She was lying on a bed, and Mason was nowhere to be seen.

From the room's layout and decor, she realized she was in a bedroom. It felt strangely familiar.

Frowning in confusion, she barely had time to think before the door swung open, and a man in a suit walked in.

Nyla's bewilderment turned to rage as she recognized him.

"Clark, you kidnapped me and Buddy? Where is he?! If anything happens to him, I swear I won't let you off, and neither will Damon!" she thundered.

Clark narrowed his eyes and sat beside the bed, gazing at her with an unsettling affection. "Nyla, after so many years apart, we finally have the chance to talk. Let's not bring up those party poopers."

"Where is Buddy?!" Nyla demanded, her eyes blazing with anger and disgust. "I'm asking you, where is he?!"

"Don't worry. He's safe—for now, at least," Clark replied.

"Why are you doing this? Are you crazy?" Nyla questioned, her voice sharp.

Clark