Trading My Ex for His Uncle



"Many of these partner companies are subsidiaries of Prospectus Technology's key collaborators!" Spencer exclaimed. Looking over the list, it became crystal clear-Tom's target wasn't just the Sumner Group. It was Prospectus Technology itself!

If Damon hadn't asked Spencer to investigate the night before, this connection might have gone completely unnoticed.

"Mr. Sumner... does this mean the Genge Group is planning to go after Prospectus Technology?" Spencer asked.

Damon's face darkened. "Tom wouldn't dare take on Prospectus Technology directly-not now. He's likely planning to target the Sumner Group first." "What should we do now?" Spencer asked.

"We'll make sure his projects fall through. Keep digging into the Genge Group's dealings," Damon instructed.

Spencer nodded. "Understood. I'll handle it right away."

Over the next few days, Nyla noticed Damon had become even busier than usual.

Whenever she joined him for lunch at the office, he was either locked in meetings or just returning from one. Even at night, he stayed late, working overtime.

Nyla often waited for him at home but would eventually fall asleep on the couch. By the time she woke up the next morning, she'd find herself in bed, the spot beside her still warm.

However, Damon would already have left for work.

She had asked him more than once if there were problems at the company, but he would always shake his head and reassure her, "Nothing to worry about. Things will settle down soon."

This routine lasted until the end of the month-when something unexpected happened.

On a Friday afternoon, Nyla was discussing an upcoming experiment schedule with Sullivan when two police officers arrived at the lab.

"Mr. Heseltine, you are under suspicion of embezzling company funds through misuse of your position. Please come with us," one of the officers said formally.

Sullivan's face went pale, his eyes wide with disbelief. "No... there must be a mistake! I didn't do anything! Have you got the wrong person?"

"Whether there's been a mistake or not will be determined in due course. Come with us," the officer replied curtly.

After Sullivan was taken away, Nyla immediately reached out to Spencer for information but received no response. Suppressing her worry, she returned to her work for the afternoon.

Despite her attempts to remain composed, Ruby was visibly distracted.

Not wanting to push her, Nyla assigned Ruby simpler tasks.

By the end of the workday, as Ruby was leaving, Nyla called after her, "Ruby, are you planning to go to the police station?"

Nyla had understood from Ruby's

behavior that she wasn't as indifferent to Sullivan as she

claimed. She could sympathize,

After all, Sullivan had saved

Ruby

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twice. Any woman would be moved.

Ruby froze.

After a moment, she hung her head, saying, "Nyla... I just want to check on him. He's saved my life."

Nyla sighed. "Go ahead."

Ruby left in a hurry without turning back.

After Nyla cleaned up the

experiment equipment, she left as well. Recently, the driver had been

taking her home first since Damon often stayed late working overtime.

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Back at the villa, Mason asked Nyla over dinner, "Mommy, what's Daddy been doing lately? I haven't seen him in so long..."

"He's been working hard," Nyla answered, placing a chicken wing on his plate.

She noticed the glum look in his eyes and added gently, "Once he's less busy, he'll spend more time with us again."

"Okay," Mason replied quietly, nodding.

Although he understood his father was working to give them a good life, he wished more than anything to have him around.

In his young heart, he made a

promise when he grew up, he'd et

make enough money to let his parents live comfortably and happily.