Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1221

If they couldn't find Nyla by 6:00 p.m., the banquet would have to be canceled, and Emerald would become a laughingstock.

At another estate on the west side of the city...

Nyla was having lunch in the garden with an elderly man who appeared to be around 70, his graying hair neatly combed.

"Ms. Kinsey, try this truffle omelet. It's the chef's specialty," the old man said.

Nyla smiled and nodded. "Thank you."

After breakfast, they took a walk through the garden.

"Ms. Kinsey, how does my estate compare to your mother's?" the old man asked.

Nyla glanced around, then smiled. "Each has its own charm. Both are beautiful." "And which one do you prefer?" he pressed.

Nyla thought for a moment before meeting his gaze. "Do you want the truth or a polite answer?"

"The truth, of course," he replied.

She answered honestly, "I prefer Ms. Kinsey's estate because it has my favorite Damask roses."

that?" he asked,

"Yes," Nyla said simply.

take over the Nixons, I'll give you that estate

smiled. "You're not lying to

course not. I always keep my word,"

I wish you

me, I will

the old man retired to rest while Nyla, under his secretary's arrangements, began

the living

the sofa, not daring to make

had secretly messaged Alexander, hoping he would come

frustrated over something she couldn't resolve,

time, though,

gripped her phone,

to Emerald. Her expression instantly darkened. "What did you just say? That's

on the verge of bankruptcy liquidation. How could someone suddenly step in to help? And why

the people in Saintornia relayed this information. They're asking

to do next,"

a deep