Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1107

Mason froze momentarily before glaring at Gabriel. No wonder his mother didn't like this fellow. He didn't like him either.

The two stared each other down in tense silence until Gabriel's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, squinting slightly before answering.

"Mr. Hackett, the plane is ready to go. You can take off anytime. When will you be here?" a voice on the other end asked.

Gabriel checked the time. "Around 8:00 p.m."

"Got it," the caller replied before hanging up.

Gabriel lowered the phone and turned his gaze back to Mason, his expression unreadable.

He hesitated, debating whether to send the boy away first. It would be safer. As long as Nyla couldn't see Mason, she'd agree to his terms and leave with him.

"I need to pee!" Mason's loud declaration cut through Gabriel's thoughts, his face darkening instantly.

Gabriel growled, "I already told you—if you need to pee, just do it in your pants."

Mason crossed his arms, defiant. "Are you scared I'll run away? A grown man, afraid of a little kid running off. You're such a coward!"

Gabriel scoffed. "Scared of you? Don't flatter yourself—I just don't want the hassle!"

"Yeah, right! If you weren't scared, you'd let me go. If I escaped, it'd just prove how useless you are. Can't even keep a kid under control!" Mason taunted.

Mason had already figured out Gabriel's plan.

The man wouldn't hurt him—he was just bait to lure his mother. If his smartwatch hadn't been smashed, he'd have already warned her to stay away.

"You—" Gabriel gnashed his teeth but stopped, remembering they were on the fifth floor. Even if Mason tried to run, he wouldn't get far.

Gabriel rolled his eyes, visibly annoyed. If he didn't need Mason to force Nyla to stay with him, the boy would've been gone long ago.

Once Mason was finished, Gabriel tied him up again and dumped him on the floor.

This time, Mason didn't resist. His sharp eyes darted around, already plotting another escape.

Initially, he'd thought about untying himself and climbing out the bathroom window, but Gabriel had stuck to him like glue, leaving no opportunity. He'd have to come up with something else.

Suddenly, a knock at the door broke the silence.

Gabriel froze, his body tensing.

Without a word, he stuffed a cloth into Mason's mouth to silence him before moving cautiously toward the door.