Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 153

Taking a deep breath, Dylan said slowly, “Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”

Nyla had been busy in the lab until after 10:00 p.m. due to problems with her experiment. As she gathered her things and prepared to leave, she received a call from Clark.

His slightly icy voice came through as soon as she answered. “Why aren’t you home yet?”

“I’m wrapping up now. I’ll be home soon.” Just as Nyla spoke, the elevator doors opened.

She was about to step in when she saw Damon standing inside. She

hesitated for a moment.

Their eyes met, and Damon’s were filled with frost. His entire demeanor radiated a chilling aloofness.

Nyla bit her lip, unsure if she should enter. Given Damon’s attitude toward her at lunch, he clearly didn’t want to see her.

Clark’s voice came through the phone, asking if he should come pick

her up.

replied, “No need. I

sharp gaze on her, making her palms sweat

asked, his

her head and answered, “No. just remembered I forgot something. You

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open without another word, and the elevator doors

stared at the down button for a

again.

midnight. She walked into the living room

might be working late often. You don’t have to wait up

“Is this job really

his gaze, aware that he was really asking if her late hours meant spending time with

all right now. My work is with another executive at Prospectus

by having his true concerns revealed,

continue the argument, Nyla nodded. “I know. Thank

wasn’t taking his