PopularNovelChapter 166 +25 BONUS Jacqueline forced a smile and stood up, saying, "Okay, there's a new restaurant that's really good. Once you're not busy, let's go there together." "Sure," Tom answered.
After Jacqueline left, he frowned and stared at his phone for a while before calling Valarie.
The call quickly went to a busy tone, and his expression darkened completely.
"Nyla, Nyla?" Melody called out.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNyla snapped back to reality, looking at Melody, who was staring at her curiously. Nyla collected herself. "Sorry, what did you say?" "Nyla, do you have something on your mind? You've been zoning out a lot," Melody asked with concern.
Nyla looked down. After a few seconds of silence, she suddenly stood up. "Melody, I just remembered something I need to take care of. You can go back to the lab first after lunch." Before Melody could respond, Nyla grabbed her tray and left. After returning her tray, she took the elevator to the top floor.
When Spencer saw her, he frowned and stepped in front of her. "Ms. Jayston, Mr. Sumner is resting. If you need something, cback in the afternoon." "No need. I'll wait here," Nyla replied.
"Is it urgent?" Spencer asked to confirm.
Chapter 166 +25 BONUS Although he didn't like Nyla much after the hospital incident, he was worried that Damon would be angry if it was important and he delayed her.
Nyla shook her head. "It's not urgent. I'll wait until he wakes up." She found a chair in the break room and sat down.
After hesitating for a moment, Spencer decided not to disturb Damon. After all, making Nyla wait wouldn't hurt anyone.
Nyla waited for over an hour.
As the afternoon work hours began, Spencer saw that Nyla was still there and finally went to notify Damon. Soon, Spencer told Nyla she could go in.
In the office, Damon was reading a document and didn't look up when he heard her footsteps. "What do you need?" he asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Mr. Sumner, I know you don't want to see me. I'll leave after I say what I need to say," Nyla began. "I heard several companies that have strong partnerships with Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group have terminated their contracts with Prospectus Technology. If necessary, I can apologize to Jacqueline." Damon looked up at her. "Why do you suddenly want to apologize to Jacqueline? Do you think you were wrong that day?" Nyla took a deep breath and looked at him seriously. "I don't think I was wrong. I just don't want to cause you any more trouble." "Why?" Damon asked.
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Meeting Damon's cold gaze, Nyla couldn't help but look away. "Because you helpedthat day, and I'm very I grateful don't want Prospectus Technology to be affected because of me."
Damon put down the document and leaned back in his chair, his om demeanor elegant and aristocratic, making it hard to look away. He asked again, "Are you really just worried about Prospectus Technology, or have you developed feelings for me?" Nyla froze and instinctively denied it. "Mr. Sumner, you're overthinking it. I—"
Before she could finish, Damon interrupted her calmly, “A few days ago, Gen Pharma and the Rainford Group also terminated their contracts with the Sumner Group. I remember you didn't plan to apologize then, nor did you give this excuse. Do you really have no feelings forat all?" His dark eyes bore into Nyla, demanding an answer. She wanted to run away, but her feet felt rooted to the spot.
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