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?”

again, her friend

out of sight did Melody turn back to Nyla. “Don’t let them get to

as she replied,

had barely sat down with their food when Nyla’s phone

photo from an unknown number, but she immediately recognized the

the picture–Damon

wounds, and

feet.

sudden movement, looked up at her. “Nyla,

go,”

Nyla arrived

darkened when she saw her. “Ms. Jayston,

need to see Mr.

see you,” the

a cold

no need. If you don’t leave

the dialed the number that had sent

picture? Clark’s voice was