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?

It was more likely that Cyrus wanted Damon to have relations with her and then use this

her eyes

Harris Pharmaceuticals, he was now willing to put his daughter–in–law

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

Nyla, and

“Mmph!”

as she found

firmly, felt like a

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

she bit his lip

in pain and released Nyla, his gaze darkening with a predatory

bring him

Damon forced himself on her, she would

a tense few seconds, Damon suddenly released

The door slammed shut.

bed. It felt

the room for any hidden cameras. She turned off the

and sat on