Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla) novel Chapter 327

Damon's gaze instantly darkened, but he remained silent. Instead, he withdrew his arm from Rebecca's grasp and pulled out the chair closest to her. "Have a seat."

Afterward, he avoided looking at Rebecca and sat in the chair beside her.

Rebecca's smile faltered momentarily, but she quickly regained her composure and sat next to him as if nothing had happened.

Most people probably didn't notice, but Nathaniel could sense Damon's indifference toward Rebecca.

Their behavior suggested that they had not reconciled, yet if they hadn't, Damon likely wouldn't have brought her along like this.

Pushing aside the strange feeling in his heart, Nathaniel smiled and said, "Alright, it's Rebecca's welcome-back party tonight. I'm glad everyone could make time to come."

The room buzzed with conversation, with most attention focused on Rebecca.

For a moment, she felt as if she were back when she was with Damon—being the center of attention.

She was well aware that if Damon hadn't come with her tonight, these people wouldn't be so enthusiastic.

That didn't matter, though. Her ultimate goal in returning to the country was to marry Damon and become Mrs. Sumner.

Amidst all the praise, a sarcastic voice suddenly cut through the chatter. "If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Sumner was recently seen with Nyla Jayston. How is it that, in less than two weeks, he's back with Ms. Austen? Could it be that Ms. Austen is the other woman?"

The room fell silent instantly, and Rebecca's smile froze.

Nathaniel's expression turned icy. "Erin, if you don't have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut. This gathering is to welcome Rebecca back, not for you to stir up trouble."

Erin smiled and turned to Nathaniel. "There's no need to be angry, Mr. Preston. I'm simply stating the truth. If the truth is so hard to hear, maybe you shouldn't be engaging in actions that are shameful in the first place."

Rebecca turned pale, her eyes welling up with tears as she looked at Erin. "Ms. Hulle, we just met tonight. Why are you being so hostile toward me?"

A man nearby raised his eyebrows and said in a teasing tone, "Rebecca, since you've just returned, you might not know.

"Erin went on a blind date with Damon before, but he wasn't interested. She kept pursuing him, but he rejected her each time. She's probably just bitter, which is why she's targeting you."

Erin's eyes flashed with anger, and she gritted her teeth. "Connor, be quiet!"