Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 153

Taking a deep breath, Dylan said slowly, "Alright, I'll follow your lead."

Nyla had been busy in the lab until after 10:00 p.m. due to problems with her experiment. As she gathered her things and prepared to leave, she received a call from Clark.

His slightly icy voice came through as soon as she answered. "Why aren't you home yet?"

"I'm wrapping up now. I'll be home soon." Just as Nyla spoke, the elevator doors opened.

She was about to step in when she saw Damon standing inside. She

hesitated for a moment.

Their eyes met, and Damon's were filled with frost. His entire demeanor radiated a chilling aloofness.

Nyla bit her lip, unsure if she should enter. Given Damon's attitude toward her at lunch, he clearly didn't want to see her.

the phone, asking if he should

her up.

back to reality and replied, "No need. I drove. Just

hung up and could feel Damon's sharp gaze on

you coming in?" Damon asked, his voice icy and cutting through the

"No. just remembered I

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word, and the elevator doors slowly closed in front of Nyla. The elevator descended once again. Nyla stared at

again.

finally got home, it was nearly midnight. She walked into the living

working late often. You don't have to wait up for

"Is this

asking if her late hours meant

me at all right now. My work is with another executive at Prospectus Technology. We won't have any interactions," she replied. Clark, unperturbed by having his true concerns revealed, said, "I'm just looking

continue the argument, Nyla nodded. "I know. Thank you. for your

noticing Nyla wasn't taking his