Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 300

Nyla glanced at Cindy, who was clearly struggling to maintain. her composure while attempting to apologize. The scene struck Nyla as somewhat amusing.

"Mrs. Sumner, did you really expect to come here, apologize, and ask me to drop the lawsuit after publicly accusing me of assault?" she asked.

Cindy's expression faltered for a moment as she clenched her fists to suppress her anger.

"Nyla, I admit I was wrong. I'm apologizing now. Can't we just put this behind us?" Cindy asked.

"Sure," Nyla said, nodding. "But you need to issue a public statement clarifying that I didn't assault you and that it was you trying to tarnish my reputation. I'll drop the lawsuit if your do that."

Cindy froze. They had come to resolve this privately, not to make it public. Releasing a statement would only highlight her attempt to malign her former daughter-in-law.

"Nyla, can we find another way to resolve this? We can negotiate," Cindy suggested.

"Embarrassed, are we?" Nyla's smile remained, but her eyes. were cold. "You shouldn't have tried to slander me and create problems for yourself if you find this embarrassing. If you don't want to make a statement, fine. Once I get the court ruling, I'll issue a statement usin

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Cindy would only

you're going too far. I won't issue a statement. Do you think just because you're with Damon you can do

flinch at Cindy's outburst. "If you're unwilling, don't waste my time

that, Nyla walked past Cindy,

up. "Nyla, if that statement goes public, it will embarrass the Sumners and even Uncle Damon. If you're willing to settle privately, we

chuckled. "How much

"150,000 dollars!" Clark replied.

very eager to keep this matter

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eyes flickered with uncertainty. "No,

I'll accept your apology. Make sure the money is transferred to my

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Chapter 300