Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 216

“Uncle Damon, wake up,” Nyla said, pushing him away.

She quickly got out of bed and watched him warily, gripping the bedside lamp tightly, ready to use it for self–defense if he charged at her.

Damon nearly fell off the bed from her push.

After a few seconds, he looked at her in confusion, his usually cold face now flushed. His eyes burned with a fierce intensity, as if a fire were scorching right through one’s heart.

“Come here,” he commanded.

Nyla frowned but stayed where she was.

Damon looked dangerous. His gaze was filled with a predatory desire as if he might devour her at any moment.

Nyla’s mind raced, trying to understand Cyrus‘ motive.

Tonight was Marie’s party. Had Cyrus chosen this moment to create a scandal, intending to make it look like she and Damon were having an affair?

offend Damon. It was more likely that Cyrus wanted Damon to have relations with her and then

eyes at

ruthlessness knew no bounds. After bankrupting Harris Pharmaceuticals, he was now willing

faint pine scent suddenly filled her nostrils. She widened her eyes, and before she could react, Damon

next moment, a shadow fell over Nyla, and she felt

“Mmph!”

disbelief as she

His hand, still gripping her firmly, felt like a

her, she tried to push him away, but it was futile. His solid chest felt like an impenetrable

bit

with

pain seemed to bring him back to

her. If Damon forced himself

released her and strode

The door slammed shut.

the bed. It felt like she

to waste time, she quickly scanned the room for any hidden cameras. She turned off the lights and soon spotted a pinhole camera on the TV across from the bed, its red

camera and