Trading My Ex for His Uncle

Emerald looked at Nyla and asked, "What are your conditions?"

"First, Buddy stays in Saintornia. He can't come to Meristate with me. Second, I need you to provide resources to Damon's company to help him take it international. Third, I want full control over my marriage decisions," Nyla stated firmly.

Emerald narrowed her eyes and pondered briefly before letting out a soft laugh. "Once you join the Nixons, you and Damon will belong to two entirely different worlds.

"As for Buddy—if you leave him here, his life trajectory will end up just like yours. Are you sure you want to leave him behind?"

Nyla's second condition wasn't difficult for Emerald to guess. She could see where this was heading, though Nyla clearly underestimated the Nixons. Even with abundant resources, Damon could never compete with them.

As for Nyla's third condition? Once she was in Meristate, who she wanted to marry would hardly be her decision to make.

"I'm sure," Nyla said resolutely. "You want me to go to Meristate because you need a pawn. I refuse to let my son become one too."

"Naive," Emerald spat.

Whether it was Mason or Damon, Emerald knew either man could be used to control Nyla if necessary.

From the moment Emerald decided to bring her to Meristate, Nyla's autonomy ceased to exist. The only variable would be whether she complied willingly or resisted until it proved futile.

"Just tell me whether you agree to my conditions. Whether my decision is naive or not is irrelevant to you," Nyla retorted.

Emerald frowned, clearly displeased with Nyla's defiance.

How Harrison had managed to raise such a headstrong daughter was beyond her comprehension. Once Nyla arrived in Meristate, Emerald vowed to teach her proper manners.

"Fine. I agree. When will you be ready to leave for Meristate?" she asked.

"I'll need time to say goodbye to Damon and Buddy," Nyla replied.

"Three days. That's all you get. I'm very busy and can't waste my time here," Emerald decided curtly.

Nyla's face paled slightly. After a long pause, she finally nodded. "Okay."

"I'll have Alexander deliver your

ticket. See you at the airport in three days." With that, Emerald grabbed

her bag and left without another word. .

The silence that followed was broken by Alexander. "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Before today, he had assumed the two would reach a stalemate. Yet, in a matter of minutes, everything had been resolved.

Earlier, Nyla had been steadfast in her refusal to go to Meristate. What had changed?

"It doesn't matter why I changed my mind. The outcome is what's important," Nyla answered.

Alexander frowned. Although he had come to convince her to go, her sudden agreement unsettled him.

"You should think carefully. Things are complicated with the Nixons. You might face challenges you can't foresee," he cautioned.

Nyla chuckled, her eyes glinting with faint sarcasm. "Mr. Kinsey, weren't you the one encouraging me to goz earlier? Now you're telling me to think twice? So, what is it that you really want-for me to go, or to

stay?"

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"I want you to understand the full picture before making a decision," Alexander

replied.

"It doesn't seem like I have much of a choice," Nyla remarked.

Alexander was rendered speechless. Emerald's domineering nature had left no room for negotiation.

After a moment, he finally said,

"Don't worry too much. The Nixons

are complicated, yes, but my dad

and I will help you. That said, leaving

Buddy behind might mean you'll

never see him again."