"Call me when you've made up your mind," Clark said.

Nyla took her phone, her gaze lowered in silence. After Clark left, she quickly locked the door and propped a chair against it, finally feeling a bit of safety.

After a moment of reflection, she called Damon.

In the Sumner residence's living room...

Richard and Marie sat on the sofa with grim expressions, while Damon stood nearby.

"Clark says you have feelings for a married woman. Is that true?" Richard asked, his gaze stern and scrutinizing.

As Richard's most distinguished son, Damon was expected to uphold the family's reputation. Richard could not tolerate any scandal involving Damon and a married woman.

Marie also looked displeased. Despite introducing Damon to many eligible young women, he hadn't shown interest in any of them. If it turned out he was interested in a married woman, it would be a major embarrassment.

Realizing the matter couldn't be hidden for long, Damon decided to be straightforward. "Yes."

face dark with anger. "I don't care who you're interested in! You need to

chest, unable to believe what she was hearing. "Damon, you've never caused us any trouble. With your status, you can have any woman you want.

gaze steadily and replied,

speak. "Even if she divorces, it's unacceptable! If you're involved with a divorced woman, what will people say

don't care what people say. A woman's worth isn't

Richard threw

stood up angrily. "I'm not going to waste any more time talking to you. If you continue

that, he

woman, he would investigate her background. If she was reasonable, he'd offer her money

at Damon with disappointment. "Damon, are you really going to turn the Sumners upside down for

Damon's expression remained calm,

no sign of retreat

me causing trouble for the Sumners.

you

choose to be

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