Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 404

+25 BONUS

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.”

just remembered this and thought I should mention it. Maybe I’m overthinking it or just worried about you, so I didn’t

found his comments somewhat odd but chose not to dwell on them.

about to respond, the

were in a one–apartment–per–floor building, and

His hands, which had been relaxed at his sides, tightened

frowned. “Mr. Sumner, is there

were both dressed in silver–gray suits that day. One was aloof, while the other was warm.

Nyla wasn’t in the mood to appreciate their appearance. Frustrated with the data leak, she was now further annoyed by the

indifference. He had initially come to tell her he had broken up with Rebecca and hoped she might give him another chance. However,

the data leak,”

details, you can go to the police station. Ive already given my statement to them today,”

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

you.”

it?” Nyla asked, not understanding why she should engage with him

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