"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."

his hand on the table, his face dark with anger. "I don't care who you're interested in! You need to end this

to believe what she was hearing. "Damon, you've never caused us any trouble. With your status,

and replied,

"Even if she divorces, it's unacceptable! If you're involved with a divorced woman, what will people say about you? They'll say you've lowered

people say. A woman's

this, Richard threw his

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

he stormed

would not tolerate any blemishes in his life. As for the woman, he would investigate her background. If she was reasonable, he'd offer her money to stay away. If not, he'd ensure she disappeared

going to turn the

Damon's expression remained calm,

no sign

causing trouble for the

you

to

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