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Damon approached them with a smile, but Nyla could sense his bad mood.

Gabriel followed her gaze and noticed Damon, his eyes narrowing slightly as he perceived the hostility. Damon walked directly to Nyla and sat down beside her. With a smile, he said, "Nyla, I didn't know you were having dinner with your brother, I would've joined you if I ha Gabriel looked at Nyla, his expression questioning. 'This is?"

Feeling the weight of both men's gazes, Nyla frowned.

Just as she was about to introduce them, Damon interjected with a smile, "Mr. Hackett, it's nice to meet you. I'm Damon Sumner, Nyla's boyfriend and the CEO of Prospectus Technology."

Gabriel's eyes flickered as he shook hands with Damon. "Hello, I'm Gabriel Hackett."

In that brief exchange, only the two men understood the underlying tension.

Nyla asked Damon, "What are you doing here?"

Damon released Gabriel's hand and turned to her. "What's wrong? Can't I join you? It seems like you didn't want me here."

replied, "I thought you might

how busy I am, I can always find time to have dinner with your family,

grip on the table tightened as Damon's words reminded him of his role as Nyla's stepbrother. His gaze toward Damon began to

he might have a chance.

you want. We just ordered

smile. "You pick. You know

long, Nyla wasn't sure of his preferences. She didn't want to embarrass him in front of Gabriel either, so she took the menu and ordered a few dishes. As she

After finishing dinner, Damon

was a pleasure meeting you tonight. I enjoyed our conversation and hope we can

her head down, and remarked,

us give you a ride back

some things to do

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at Nyla with a softer expression. "I'm going to visit your father tomorrow. Would you

go another time,"

on your way back," Gabriel

"You too," Nyla said.

her hand away from Damon and

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