Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 404

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Nyla walked to the door and looked through the peephole, surprised to see Gabriel. They had just parted. ways not long ago–why was he back?

As Nyla hesitated whether to open the door, Gabriel’s deep voice came from outside. “Nyla, after I got home, I suddenly remembered a detail that might be related to the data leak.”

Nyla’s expression tensed. She opened the door slightly and asked, “What detail?”

Gabriel’s gaze hardened as Nyla had only cracked the door open and hadn’t invited him in.

“Once, when Melody and I were having dinner, she received a call midway through and then mentioned she had left something in the lab and rushed off. I thought, with work the next day, what could be so urgent that she needed to go back that night?” Gabriel suggested.

A flicker of realization crossed Nyla’s face. “If she went back to copy the data and give it to Contelligence, she probably wouldn’t have told you she was going to the lab. She’d likely have used some

other excuse.”

shaking his head. “I’m not sure. I just remembered this and thought I should mention it. Maybe I’m overthinking it or just worried about you, so I didn’t consider this possibility

to dwell on

Gabriel was about to respond, the

building, and both glanced toward

grew cold. His hands, which had been relaxed at his

frowned. “Mr. Sumner, is there something

Gabriel were both dressed in silver–gray suits that day. One was

in the mood to appreciate their appearance. Frustrated with the

tell her he had broken up with Rebecca and hoped she

to discuss the

need details, you can go to the police station. Ive already given my statement to

gritted his teeth and said quietly, “Aside from that, there’s something else I want to discuss

you.”

it?” Nyla asked, not understanding why she

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