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?

the Sumners but also severely offend Damon. It was more likely that Cyrus wanted Damon to

her eyes

bounds. After bankrupting Harris Pharmaceuticals, he was now willing to put

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

and she

“Mmph!”

in disbelief as she found

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

Damon was kissing her, she tried to push him away, but it was futile. His solid chest felt

bit his

darkening with a predatory intensity, like

of his bleeding lip made him appear even more feral, but the pain seemed to bring him back to some semblance of sanity. He

a needle hidden behind her. If Damon forced himself on her, she would have no choice but to use

seconds, Damon suddenly released her and strode

The door slammed shut.

she collapsed onto the bed. It felt like

any hidden cameras. She turned off the lights and soon spotted

a stoic expression, she unplugged the camera and sat on the bed, contemplating her next