Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 44

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Genevieve paused, looking at Damon in disbelief. From her limited interactions with him, she knew he wasn’t the type to go out of his way to help others. He certainly wouldn’t personally escort an employee from a company he had invested into the hospital.

Lucia knew Damon was Clark’s uncle, but hearing him offer to take Nyla to the hospital sparked a wave of jealousy. She had seen Damon on TV, when he founded Prospectus Technology, and admired him greatly. Meeting him in person, she found him even more handsome than on screen and was instantly smitten.

Moreover, while Damon and Clark were uncle and nephew, their positions in the business world differed vastly. If Lucia could be with Damon, she could easily overshadow Nyla in the future.

Thinking this, she quickly said, “Nyla, I’ll accompany you. It’s inconvenient for you to go alone and handle. registration and such.”

Nyla glanced at Lucia. Initially surprised by Lucia’s sudden kindness, she understood when she noticed Lucia’s lingering gaze on Damon. Did Lucia have a crush on Damon now? Being able to momentarily forget their previous disagreements showed Lucia’s adaptability.

“No need. I can manage on my own.”

That statement was directed at both Damon and Lucia, Nyla briskly walked toward the elevator, and just as she reached it, another figure appeared beside her.

convenient to hail a cab right now. I’ll take you. Damon’s cold voice came from above

head.

Sumner, thank you for your kindness, but

elevator

need to go to the

this, Nyla turned to him abruptly. “Did the concentrated sulfuric

as she stared at Damon like a startled rabbit, made him itch to pat her head. However, considering her status, he refrained and averted his gaze, responding with a cool

“Where are you injured?”

filled with guilt. Someone had clearly tried to harm her by switching the dilute sulfuric acid with

“On my back.”

out to grab his shirt to turn him around and

at her fair hand by his side, a dark

hand and lowered her gaze. “Mr. Sumner, could you turn around so I can see where exactly you’re injured and how serious

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