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?”

released Gabriel’s hand and turned to her. “What’s wrong? Can’t I join you? It

thought

how busy I am, I can always find time to have dinner

reminded him of his role as Nyla’s stepbrother. His gaze toward Damon began to show a hint of

that with Nyla’s divorce from Clark, he might have a chance. It now seemed that Damon had

look at what you want. We

handed her the menu with a smile. “You pick.

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

began

finishing dinner, Damon remained enthusiastic and said, “Mr. Hackett, it was a pleasure meeting you tonight. I enjoyed our conversation and hope we can have another dinner together

her head

and smiled. “Let us give

friend is coming to pick me up, and I have some things to do later,” Gabriel declined. Damon nodded. “Alright. We’ll head back then.

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

I’ll go another time,” Nyla

be safe on your