Chasing the Unexpected

Chapter 426

Damon stood protectively in front of Nyla, shielding her from Gabriel. All she could see was the back of his head, but the panic inside her began to fade slowly.

Instinctively, she grasped the back of his suit jacket, her eyes filling with tears.

Thank goodness he had returned. Otherwise, who knew what Gabriel might have. done to her?

Damon glared at Gabriel, his jaw clenched, exuding an icy, intimidating aura.

Meanwhile, Gabriel had completely shed his usual gentle demeanor. He returned Damon’s glare with nothing but hostility and contempt.

“Mr. Sumner, juggling getting back together with your ex while messing around with Nyla… The men in your family are all the same, aren’t they?” Gabriel sneered.

“You’re in no position to lecture me. Get lost,” Damon shot back, his voice cold and cutting.

Instead of responding, Gabriel turned his gaze to Nyla behind Damon. “Nyla, I won’t give up that easily.”

“If you ever come near her again, I’ll make sure you regret it!” Damon’s voice was filled with warning, his eyes blazing with fury.

Gabriel met his gaze without a hint of fear. “Don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll have plenty of chances to face off in the future.” This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

With that, Gabriel turned and walked away.

As Damon turned to face Nyla, he saw her pale face, clearly still shaken. The coldness in his eyes softened.

“Don’t be scared. It’s over now,” he said gently.

Suddenly, Nyla threw her arms around his waist, her voice trembling. “Mr. Sumner, thank you!”

Damon froze. It took him a few seconds before he slowly placed a hand on her back, softly reassuring her, “It’s okay now. I won’t let him hurt you again.”

As Damon’s calm words settled in, Nyla’s anxiety began to subside. Realizing how impulsively she had hugged him, she quickly let go, her expression turning awkward.

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“Mr. Sumner, I’m sorry… I was just really scared…” she explained.

He smiled, his tone warm. “It’s fine. I’m glad you felt you could lean on me.”

Flustered by the kindness in his eyes, Nyla felt her face heat up and quickly looked away, trying to change the subject. “Oh, by the way, why did you come back?”

“I left my phone on the couch,” Damon replied.

“Oh, let me get it for you,” Nyla said quickly.

After retrieving his phone, Nyla noticed that Damon didn’t seem ready to leave. She asked, “Is there something else you need?”

“This place isn’t safe anymore. Gabriel could come back at any time. Do you want me to help you find a new place?” Damon offered.

Nyla shook her head. “There’s no need for the trouble. I’ll reach out to a real estate agent tomorrow.

She had already decided not to stay here after tonight. The idea that Gabriel had such feelings for her made her feel sick.

Initially, she had chosen to live in the same complex as him so they could easily discuss måtters related to her father. Now that she had no intention of reconciling with Harrison, and after what Gabriel had done tonight, moving out was the only option.

Damon frowned. “It’s dangerous for you to stay here. Stay at my place for a few days, at least until the data leak issue is resolved. Then you can come back for your things.

Seeing the genuine concern in his eyes, Nyla felt momentarily tempted.

However, she quickly composed herself and politely declined, “Thank you, but I’ll stay with Valarie for the time being.”

After a moment’s thought, she added, “I really appreciate you saving me tonight. I owe you a meal sometime.”

Damon caught the subtle dismissal in her words, and his lips tightened into a thin line. “That’s not necessary. Just pack a few things–I’ll drive you to her place.”

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