Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 300

Nyla glanced at Cindy, who was clearly struggling to maintain. her composure while attempting to apologize. The scene struck Nyla as somewhat amusing.

“Mrs. Sumner, did you really expect to come here, apologize, and ask me to drop the lawsuit after publicly accusing me of assault?” she asked.

Cindy’s expression faltered for a moment as she clenched her fists to suppress her anger.

“Nyla, I admit I was wrong. I’m apologizing now. Can’t we just put this behind us?” Cindy asked.

“Sure,” Nyla said, nodding. “But you need to issue a public statement clarifying that I didn’t assault you and that it was you trying to tarnish my reputation. I’ll drop the lawsuit if your do that.”

Cindy froze. They had come to resolve this privately, not to make it public. Releasing a statement would only highlight her attempt to malign her former daughter–in–law.

“Nyla, can we find another way to resolve this? We can negotiate,” Cindy suggested.

“Embarrassed, are we?” Nyla’s smile remained, but her eyes. were cold. “You shouldn’t have tried to slander me and create problems for yourself if you find this embarrassing. If you don’t want to make a statement, fine. Once I get the court ruling, I’ll issue a statement using that.”

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point, Cindy

far. I won’t issue a statement. Do you think just because you’re with Damon you can

at Cindy’s outburst. “If you’re

past Cindy,

caught up. “Nyla, if that statement goes public, it will embarrass the Sumners and even Uncle Damon. If you’re willing to settle

“How much

“150,000 dollars!” Clark replied.

was very eager to keep this matter from escalating. Otherwise,

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be a waste not to accept that amount, so she replied, Sure. But I hope you’re not planning to take

eyes flickered with uncertainty.

Make sure the money is

to pay her 150,000 dollars just for some

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