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

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

gaze steadily and replied, "She'll be

divorces, it's unacceptable! If you're involved with a divorced woman, what will people say about you? They'll say you've lowered yourself to pick up someone

say. A woman's

this, Richard threw his

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

he stormed

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

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

Damon's expression remained calm,

sign

causing trouble for the

you

choose to

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