Chapter 921

Before Lydia could finish, Damon interrupted, "Lydia, these sandwiches are really good. Grab two more for me from the kitchen, please." Lydia's attention was successfully diverted. She replied, "Sure, I'll get them right away."

Once she left, Nyla quickly walked over and sat across from Damon.

"If you're really not feeling well, don't push yourself," Damon said.

Nyla nodded. "I know."

After breakfast, the two headed to work.

Throughout the morning, Nyla tried to minimize her movements, staying seated as much as possible. Thankfully, it wasn't too exhausting.

Close to lunchtime, she received an unexpected call from Gabriel.

"Nyla, do you have time for lunch? I have something I'd like to discuss with you," Gabriel invited.

Nyla's tone turned cold. "What is it? Just say it over the phone. There's no need for us to meet."

A brief silence followed on the other end before Gabriel spoke again, his voice slightly somber. "Do you really dislike me this much?"

have time to entertain pointless questions. If that's all, I'll

muster the energy to treat him

talk about my mom and your father," Gabriel

to discuss. Tell Ms. Hackett this for me if verbal warnings don't work, I'll be forced to take legal action."

...

his phone down, his expression

was clear to him that Nyla's resistance toward him had grown even stronger than it

seemed his plans would

into his office, her face lit up

I'm going to sign the contract soon!"

already envisioning herself triumphing

the true successor to the Wilkie

spoiled, incompetent man like Theo do? She would teach

Gabriel, however, was clearly

by her habit of barging in uninvited. He didn't let it show and instead maintained

faltered slightly. "Why

"I'm just surprised. Congratulations, Jane. You really managed to

to

Tonra, I wouldn't have had this opportunity. Now do you want as

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