Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 541

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Oliver noticed the way Nyla’s ears reddened, sensing her shyness but choosing not to comment on it. He nodded. “Alright. I have a full day of meetings tomorrow. Let’s plan for dinner the day after.”

“That depends on whether I have to stay late for experiments,” Nyla replied.

“Okay, I know you’re busy. I’ll check in with you again the day after,” Oliver said easily.

As Nyla walked him to the door, Oliver hesitated before asking, “You don’t have to see me out, but… can I give you a hug?”

Xx

Before he even finished, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.

Oliver froze, his eyes wide in disbelief. He had prepared himself for rejection, so her response caught him completely off guard.

After a moment of shock, joy surged through him. He gently returned the embrace, treating her like something fragile and precious.

happy you’re willing to respond

the depth of his emotions, Nyla loosened her hold and replied sincerely, “Oliver,

you, so you don’t need to be so

it,” he

head

already toying with the idea of buying the unit across from Nyla’s. That way, he could see her and

his car drive away, Nyla felt her heart racing. The sensation of hugging Oliver lingered, her thoughts spinning with

Technology branch, Damon worked late into

had expanded rapidly in recent years, but many underlying issues still required attention. Now

him out of his thoughts. He glanced at the screen, recognized the caller, and set his pen down

people saw today?” the party on the other end of the

the point. I’m busy,” Damon replied,

that. Anyway, I won’t keep you in suspense. This evening, Spencer met with Oliver Raynor, the CEO of the Raynor Group,”

frowned. “Are

Technology had no significant dealings with the Raynor Group, so why would Spencer meet with

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