Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 309

Chapter 309

Damon approached them with a smile, but Nyla could sense his bad mood.

Gabriel followed her gaze and noticed Damon, his eyes narrowing slightly as he perceived the hostility. Damon walked directly to Nyla and sat down beside her. With a smile, he said, “Nyla, I didn’t know you were having dinner with your brother, I would’ve joined you if I had known.”

Gabriel looked at Nyla, his expression questioning. ‘This is?”

Feeling the weight of both men’s gazes, Nyla frowned.

Just as she was about to introduce them, Damon interjected with a smile, “Mr. Hackett, it’s nice to meet you. I’m Damon Sumner, Nyla’s boyfriend and the CEO of Prospectus Technology.”

Gabriel’s eyes flickered as he shook hands with Damon. “Hello, I’m Gabriel Hackett.”

In that brief exchange, only the two men understood the underlying tension.

Nyla asked Damon, “What are you doing here?”

Can’t I join you? It seems like you didn’t want me

“I thought you might be

can always find time to have dinner with your

table tightened as Damon’s words reminded him of his role as Nyla’s stepbrother.

have a chance. It

you want. We just ordered for

her the menu with a smile. “You pick. You know what

hadn’t been together long, Nyla wasn’t sure of his preferences. She didn’t want to embarrass him in front

she was ordering, the two men began talking, leaving

remained enthusiastic and said, “Mr. Hackett, it was a pleasure meeting

Nyla, who had her head down, and remarked, “We’ll

Nyla’s hand and smiled. “Let us give you a ride back

up, and I have some things to do later,” Gabriel declined. Damon

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Chapter 309

to visit your father tomorrow. Would you

go another time,” Nyla

safe on your way back,”