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.

took a deep breath and answered, “I sent you all the money I had last

cut off one of his hands. Only you can help him.

a knife to Ruby’s

They had wanted her to drop out after middle school to work and earn money for his tuition. If it hadn’t been for her grandmother’s strong opposition, she

all her university expenses herself by working part–time jobs, with no help from her family. At her lowest, she had only a few dollars left–a single loaf of bread had to last her for

life would

she studied hard, aiming for scholarships as her way out of the

education. A master’s degree meant prestige in their village, and it also made

Ruby went home to visit her grandmother, her parents would arrange blind dates for her or ask how much she would earn in the future. They hoped she would

tie her up and send her to

them, she had promised to send half her salary home once she started working,

had tricked her into giving them all

all to pay his gambling debt. You lied, saying it was for Grandma’s medical bills. If she hadn’t called me when she had the chance, would you have ever told me the truth?” Ruby

my son, the future of our family. Do you want me