Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 273

Melody was furious after hearing the gossip and stormed over to the women who were talking.

She

sneered. “I was wondering where that foul smell was coming from. Turns out someone’s just jealous!”

One of the women glared at Melody. “We’re just telling the truth. Unless the person involved has something to say, who are you to butt in? Don’t be someone’s puppet. Who knows what dirty tricks she pulled to get close to Mr. Sumner!”

“If you’ve got what it takes, go land yourself a Sumner not, shut up! And if you think Nyla isn’t that pretty, why don’t I buy you a mirror so you can see what you look like?” Melody shot back.

“You!” the woman snapped,

Melody tilted her chin up defiantly. “You what? Why don’t you go repeat every word you just said to Mr. Sumner’s face and see if he still lets you loudmouths keep your jobs?”

The woman opened her mouth to retort, but her friend pulled her back. “Forget it. Let’s go.”

The woman shot Melody a cold look. “You’ll regret this!

Melody crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. “Oh, I’m so scared. What, you gonna bite me?”

anger flare up again, her friend quickly

Melody turn back to Nyla. “Don’t

expression remained calm as she replied, “Let’s

barely sat down with their food when Nyla’s phone

to see a photo from an unknown number, but she immediately recognized the

the picture–Damon

mess of blood and raw wounds, and the sight

feet.

by the sudden movement, looked up at her.

go,”

hour later, Nyla

when she saw her. “Ms. Jayston, you need to leave.

Mr. Richard,” Nyla said

see you,” the

out a cold laugh. “Are you

If you don’t leave

the dialed the number that had

the picture? Clark’s voice was laced with