Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 730

Ruby shook her head, lowering it in guilt. “Nyla, I’m sorry. I didn’t sleep well last night… I promise I won’t make any mistakes this afternoon.”

Seeing Ruby’s exhaustion and the dark circles under her eyes, Nyla realized she truly hadn’t rested well, so she didn’t scold her further. “Alright, go get some lunch and take a good rest.”

“Okay, thank you. I’ll finish organizing the documents and then head out,” Ruby replied.

Nyla didn’t say anything more and left the office, heading to the top floor to find Damon.

Not long after Nyla left, Ruby’s phone started ringing. Seeing the number flashing on the screen, her face went pale, and she didn’t pick up.

The calls kept coming like an ominous reminder.

She grabbed her phone, intending to block the number, but hesitated at the last moment.

answered, “I sent

don’t repay by midnight, they’ll cut off one of his hands. Only you can help him. Can you really just watch him

like a knife to Ruby’s

favored her brother. They had wanted her to drop out after middle school to work and earn money for his tuition. If it hadn’t

help from her family. At her lowest, she had only a few dollars left–a single loaf of bread had to last her for

all, she never felt bitter because she knew her life would have

studied hard, aiming for scholarships as her way out

parents see value in her education. A master’s degree meant

her grandmother, her parents would arrange blind dates for her or ask

so far as to tie her up and send her to a man’s room. If she hadn’t fought back with all her

her salary home once she started

giving them all her savings again. Some

it was for

me to just watch him get beaten