Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1132

Drake smiled faintly. "I want to marry Nyla."

Alexander scoffed. "Ambitious, aren't you?"

If Nyla successfully inherited the Nixons' legacy, Drake's status would soar as her husband.

Drake pulled out a chair and sat across from Alexander. "If I'm engaged to her, I can legitimately support her return to the Nixons. Don't you agree?"

He leaned forward. "I don't have lofty ambitions. I only want the MK Company. Once she's secured her position, we can annul the marriage anytime. This arrangement benefits you without costing you a thing."

Alexander tapped his fingers on the rim of his glass, considering Drake's proposal.

After a prolonged silence, he said, "MK could be yours, but I don't trust you."

"Mr. Kinsey, we can draw up a contract if trust is an issue. That way, if I break my word, you'll have legal recourse," Drake suggested.

Alexander didn't respond immediately. "Leave for now. I need to think it over."

He also needed to gauge Nyla's reaction to learning about her ties to the Nixons. This wasn't a decision he could make alone.

Drake's confidence grew as Alexander hadn't outright rejected him. "Alright. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. We're on the same side here—I don't want anyone else in the Nixons gaining that power, either."

"Mm," Alexander hummed in acknowledgment.

Once Drake left, Alexander set his glass down and exited the room.

The next morning…

Nyla was about to head home after dropping Mason off at school when Alexander approached her.

"Ms. Kinsey, we've met before. I'd like to talk. Do you have time?" he asked.

He studied her intently before speaking. "Aren't you curious why we share the same last name?"

She blinked in surprise before chuckling. "Plenty of people share the same surname."

"Your mother is my father's younger sister," Alexander said evenly. "That makes me your cousin."

His calm tone didn't soften the impact of his words.

Nyla stared at him, stunned. She had never heard anything about her mother having siblings.

"Mr. Kinsey... are you serious?" she asked hesitantly.

Seeing her disbelief, Alexander pulled out a family photo and placed it in front of her. "This is a picture of the family. Your mother always regretted that you weren't in it."