Trading My Ex for His Uncle

Nyla's eyes were cold, lacking any warmth.

Alexander sighed softly. "Nyla, I truly hope we can have a proper conversation. Aren't you curious at all about how your mother has been living abroad all these years?"

"There's nothing for me to be curious about," Nyla replied. "Mr. Kinsey, I have things to do, so I'll be leaving now."

As she made to leave, Alexander stepped in front of her. "Your mother may be returning to the country next week. She wants to see you. When are you available?"

"I'm not," Nyla said, sidestepping him. She got into her car and drove off.

As she drove, her mind wandered. Why was Emerald coming back now?

Years ago, she had left so decisively. Why return now, to disrupt the peace Nyla had finally found?

After arriving home, Nyla sat down on the couch, lost in thought.

She hesitated briefly before calling Valarie.

When Valarie heard about Emerald's potential return, she immediately suggested, "If she wants to see you, you should meet her. And I think you should try to get to know Alexander a little better."

Nyla frowned. "I don't want to have anything to do with them, nor do I want to force myself to meet people I dislike."

Valarie sighed. "I understand. I'd feel the same way. But there's wisdom in the saying, 'Know your enemy as well as yourself.' Alexander clearly has a reason for seeking you out. Your priority should be figuring out what his motives are."

She added, "Honestly, while Damon's company is powerful in Saintornia, it's no match for the Nixons. If you don't uncover their plans, you'll be at a disadvantage."

Nyla tightened her grip on her phone.

Valarie was right. She needed to understand Alexander's true intentions, or she would remain vulnerable.

"I understand. Thank you, Valarie," she said.

"No need to thank me. We're friends!

Besides, the Weir and Sumner

Groups need Prospectus Technology's support. Your

relationship with Damon affects me and Brandon too," Valarie

Suplied.

"Alright. I'll let you go for now. We'll talk later." Nyla ended the call.

She set her phone down, now contemplating how to discuss the situation with Damon that evening.

Theo sat across from Damon's desk in the CEO's office at Prospectus Technology.

With a smile, he said, "Mr. Sumner, I've brought the penalty fee for terminating the contract. When can we sign the papers?"

Damon's gaze turned cold as he lightly tapped his fingers on the desk. "Where did you get the money for the penalty?"

From what he knew, the Wilkie Group had barely survived a bankruptcy crisis and couldn't possibly have enough liquidity for such a large sum.

Theo raised an eyebrow, feigning indifference. "You don't need to worry about that. The Wilkie Group has been in Saintornia for years. Raising this amount isn't an issue." noveldrama

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Although Theo appeared calm, he was just as baffled as Damon about where Pedro had gotten the funds.

When he had asked earlier, Pedro simply instructed him to finalize the termination as soon as possible,

hinting that Prospectus Technology might soon face its downfal

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Damon nodded. "Alright. But let me give you some advice-don't act rashly and

push the Wilkie Group into a deeper abyss.

"The next time your company is on the brink of collapse, I doubt anyone will have the nerve to pull you out."