Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1049

Gabriel suppressed his emotions and forced a smile. "Nyla, are you here with Buddy to bring Mr. Sumner dinner?"

Nyla acted as though she hadn't heard him and strode past him into the lobby, her demeanor cold and distant.

Gabriel's expression darkened. He stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "Nyla, do you hate me so much that you won't even speak to me?"

Nyla frowned. "Please move."

"Nyla..." Gabriel's voice softened, his hurt evident. His gaze held a trace of sadness.

She looked up at him, her eyes brimming with disdain. "Gabriel, you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. You've been targeting Prospectus Technology behind the scenes for months. Do you really think we can have a civil conversation?"

Her tone carried a clear defense of Damon, stoking jealousy in Gabriel.

She only saw his actions against Prospectus Technology but ignored how Damon and Tim had schemed against him together.

"Nyla, do you know why I named my company Nyce Tech?" he asked abruptly.

"I'm not interested. If you don't step aside, I'll call security," she said, her tone sharp.

"Nyce Tech comes from your name—Nyla. I built it for you," Gabriel explained, his voice low but earnest.

"Gabriel, do you even believe your own charade, or are you just trying to fool yourself?" Nyla chuckled coldly, her gaze unwavering. "I couldn't care less about the name of your company. And frankly, stop disgusting me, will you?"

If Harrison and Wren hadn't gotten married, she and Gabriel would have been complete strangers.

Even after their marriage, she and Gabriel had only shared two years of limited interaction. She considered herself decent-looking, but hardly someone anyone would pine after for years.

If Gabriel had truly loved her, he wouldn't have married Jane or had a child with her.

"Nyla... I—" Gabriel began.