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.

I’m really happy you’re willing to respond to me,” he

of his emotions, Nyla loosened her hold

closer to you, so you don’t need to be so careful

it,” he

should head back

headed downstairs to his car, already toying with the idea of buying the unit across from Nyla’s. That

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

CEO office of the Prospectus Technology

attention. Now that the internal situation had stabilized,

phone buzzed on the desk, pulling him out of his thoughts. He glanced at the screen, recognized the caller, and set his pen down before

saw today?” the party

to the point. I’m busy,” Damon replied, his tone indifferent,

say that. Anyway, I won’t keep you in suspense. This evening, Spencer met with Oliver Raynor,

frowned. “Are you

Technology had no significant dealings with the Raynor

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