Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 405

Gabriel offered a slight smile. “Mr. Sumner, haven’t you heard the saying that an older brother is like a father? Nyla is quite innocent, so as her older brother, it’s natural for me to look after her.”

Gabriel and Damon locked eyes, and the atmosphere between them grew lcy. They each understood the other’s unspoken message.

Damon didn’t believe that a stepbrother would treat his stepsister as well as a real sibling. Furthermore, his investigation had shown that their relationship was poor.

Upon recalling the auction where Gabriel had deliberately competed with him for The Lone Tear, Damon’s expression darkened.

“In that case, I should consider you a brother as well,” Damon suggested.

Gabriel sneered. “I’ve never seen anyone as shameless as you.”

Nyla frowned at Damon. “Mr. Sumner, what exactly do you want to say? If you’re finished, you can leave.” After a moment of silence, Damon realized it wasn’t the best time to continue the discussion. He said quietly. “We’ll talk about this another time.”

With that, the door slammed shut.

glances at the closed door, both brimming

clearly pleased that Nyla had shut the door on Damon,

think you’re overstepping your bounds?” Damon’s

to enjoy

seem lingering. I

walked

Damon

it was an unfamiliar male voice on the line. “Hello, is this Ms. Nyla Jayston? The owner of this phone is drunk at our bar.

Nyla arrived at the bar, it was already 2:00 a.m. She navigated through the noisy main area and entered a private room to find

this drunk. There must be a reason behind

and her parents were likely already asleep.

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consideration, Nyla decided to take Valarie to her place first and return her home once she sobered up the next

get Valarie into the car and fasten her seatbelt. She was about to return to the driver’s seat when Valarie suddenly hugged her neck