Nathaniel frowned when he didn't see Rebecca in the living room and called for a maid. "Where's Rebecca?"
Seeing his scowl, the maid quickly bowed her head, too fearful to meet his gaze. "Mr. Preston, Mrs. Preston said she couldn't sleep and went for a walk in the garden. She didn't take anyone with her."
Nathaniel said nothing more and strode out the door.
In the garden's pavilion, Rebecca was on the phone with Sullivan.
"Sullivan, when are you going to take action? I don't have time to waste!" she hissed.
Dim streetlights cast eerie shadows across her face.
"Ms. Austen, opportunities don't come easily, and I've been injured recently. There's no chance to do anything," Sullivan replied.
His casual tone enraged Rebecca, and she growled, "Sullivan, I helped save your dad before, and I can cut off his medical expenses any time I want. I won't support a loser. If Nyla is still safe after a week, I won't pay a single penny to the hospital!"
With what Sullivan earned, he couldn't possibly afford the exorbitant post-surgery recovery costs for his father.
Without her, how could he still sit comfortably as the drug research manager at Prospectus Technology?
A cold glint flashed in Rebecca's eyes. Taking her money but failing to do her bidding? Nothing in this world came that easily.
There was silence on the line for a moment before Sullivan finally replied, "Alright, I understand."
"Remember my deadline!" Rebecca warned before hanging up.
She put her phone away and turned to head back to the villa when she abruptly locked eyes with Nathaniel's cold stare. Her face went pale with fright.
"N-Nathaniel... when did you get here? Why didn't you say anything?" she asked.
Nathaniel stared at her coldly. "Who were you just talking to?"
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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....