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?

would not only embarrass the Sumners but also severely offend Damon. It was more likely that Cyrus wanted Damon to have relations

eyes at

bankrupting Harris Pharmaceuticals, he was now willing to put his daughter–in–law into his younger brother’s bed for

was thinking, a faint pine scent suddenly filled her nostrils. She widened her eyes, and before she could react, Damon grabbed the back of her head, snatched the lamp from her hand, and tossed

a shadow fell over Nyla, and she felt

“Mmph!”

disbelief as she found herself

now burned with an intense heat. His hand, still gripping her firmly, felt like a blazing fire

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

desperation, she bit

and released Nyla, his gaze darkening with a predatory

bring him back to

around a needle hidden behind her. If Damon forced himself on her, she

seconds, Damon suddenly released her and

The door slammed shut.

as she collapsed onto the bed.

the lights and

the camera and sat