Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 434

Damon finished ordering the dishes and looked up at Nyla. “Is there anything else. you’d like? Let’s order two more.”

Nyla took the menu and added two more dishes.

When Damon heard the names, his eyes brightened with surprise. “I didn’t expect you to remember what I like..

Nyla’s expression remained neutral. “Mr. Sumner, l’also like these two dishes.”

“I see,” Damon replied.

Nyla pretended not to notice the disappointment and loneliness in his eyes. She poured a glass of red wine for both of them and raised her glass.

“Mr. Sumner, I’m very grateful for your help during my time at Prospectus Technology, and for saving me several times. I’d like to toast to you. I’ll finish my glass. You can drink as you please,” she said.

Damon tried to stop her, but it was too late. He watched as she downed half a glass of wine in one go. His gaze grew somber as he lifted his glass and drank it in one gulp.

.

When Nyla reached for the wine bottle again, he stopped her. “Drinking too much isn’t good for you. Let’s switch to juice.”

at Damon’s hand covering hers. The warmth of his touch felt like fire spreading

at him. “Mr. Sumner, just for tonight. We probably won’t have many

Damon’s heart softened. She could drink if she wanted to.

“Alright,” he conceded.

more wine for him but filled

is for you too. Thank you for helping me when I was at my lowest and for pulling me out of my previous failed marriage. Although our ending wasn’t ideal, I don’t regret

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Chapter 434

Nyla continued drinking, the bottle was nearly

as he took it from her

and looked at him. “Give it to me.

slightly flushed, a clear sign she was tipsy. Her usually cold eyes now sparkled with a mix of

the wine bottle tightened, his knuckles whitening. He struggled to tear

not drunk, you shouldn’t drink more,” he said, his voice trembling slightly, though

Nyla kept looking at him like that, he might lose control and

with a hint of confusion

resting her chin in her hand, watching him. His expression darkened. “Nyla, don’t

that.”