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?”

to her. “What’s wrong? Can’t I join you?

thought you might

I can always find time to have dinner with your family,

role as Nyla’s stepbrother. His gaze toward

from Clark, he might have a chance. It now seemed that

a look at what you want. We just ordered for two,”

with a smile.

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

the two men began talking, leaving her little

and said, “Mr. Hackett, it was a pleasure meeting you tonight. I enjoyed our conversation and

who had her head down, and

us give you a

have some things to do later,” Gabriel declined. Damon nodded. “Alright. We’ll head back

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with a softer expression. “I’m going to visit your father tomorrow. Would you like to

I’ll go another time,”

be safe on your