Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Caroline couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She turned back to Nyla with a questioning look, but Nyla showed no reaction.

Nyla simply said, "Let's go. We're going to be late for our reservation."

With that, Nyla took Caroline by the arm and headed toward the parking lot, offering no further explanation.

Rebecca bit her lip, unable to resist glancing at Damon.

When she saw his gaze fixed on Nyla's departing figure, she dug her nails into her palms. Jealousy bloomed like wild grass in her heart, intensifying her dislike for Nyla. She lowered her eyes, masking her emotions perfectly.

"Damon... Ms. Lovell is good friends with Ms. Jayston. Ms. Jayston doesn't like me. Do you think she'll speak poorly of me to Ms. Lovell? If Ms. Lovell starts to dislike me too..." she muttered. Her hesitant tone caused Damon to frown.

"I've already agreed to invest in their lab. Whether she likes you or not, their latest anti-cancer drug will still be available to you," Damon replied.

Rebecca's gaze darkened due to Damon's attempt to defend Nyla, her weak smile betraying her emotions.

"I understand," she said.

up coldly. "If Nyla speaks poorly of

he said that, he felt the temperature drop. He looked up to see Damon's dark, stormy eyes and

did I say

replied, "You have no right to judge her. Besides, I'm the one who wronged

got your brother thrown in jail. If you weren't protecting her, given your father's methods, do you think she'd

your place to judge. Don't let me hear you speak ill of

Nathaniel felt his anger flare up. Was their friendship over the years worth less than Nyla? "And if I insist?"

other." With these cold words, Damon turned and walked

but Nathaniel

If you value some woman over our years of brotherhood, then I have nothing more to say!" Nathaniel

to leave, Rebecca quickly stepped in front of him.