Emerald put down the documents in her hand and narrowed her eyes. "Who told you that?"
Nyla stared at her coldly. "Does it really matter who told me? If you're not going to follow through on what we agreed upon, then I won't stay here and be your puppet."
Emerald met Nyla's icy gaze, laughed mockingly, and leaned back in her chair, a trace of ridicule flashing through her eyes. "You think you have a choice?"
From the moment Nyla agreed to come to Meristate, she had lost all say in the matter. Any bargaining power she thought she had was nothing more than an illusion.
Emerald had never intended to keep her promise.
Why would she provide resources to strengthen Damon's company, only for him to use them against her in the future? That would be nothing short of insanity—nurturing her own enemy.
As for Nyla, whether she liked it or not, she had to obey. There was no other option.
Nyla studied Emerald for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I understand."
With that, she turned and left without another word.
Emerald's expression remained unreadable as she watched Nyla's retreating figure, her eyes dark and calculating.
Back in her room, Nyla took out her phone and sent a message to Damon.
He didn't respond immediately.
She wasn't in a rush. Instead, she opened her laptop and began researching the Nixons.
Over an hour later, Damon finally replied.
It was just one word.
Damon: [Okay.]
Nyla deleted their conversation history and continued reading.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, a maid knocked on her door, calling her to dinner.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla)
More chapters please why stop updating...
When will the new chapters come...
Author! Why does it always so mean? Like a new character will appear and at the end of the chapter, they're all antagonist who always intend to hurt Nyla. Is there any character who will protect her with no expectation in return of any thing?...
AUTHOR!!! NOTICE THIS PLEASE!!!! I hope that Nyla's heart can be softened with Damon alone like clear things up and make some intimate time with each other. And of course Damon talking to Rebecca will make Nyla go back to her status again. Just a short calmness and joy for Nyla and Damon....