Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1214

Ricky smiled. "Nice to meet you, Ms. Kinsey. I'm Ricky."

He spoke in Nyla's language so fluently and without an accent that, had she not seen him in person, she wouldn't have guessed he was a foreigner.

Emerald stood up and glanced between them. "Nyla, take Ricky for a walk around the garden. I have something to take care of. We'll have lunch together later."

Nyla nodded. "Alright."

Satisfied with her response, Emerald left the room.

As she had anticipated, Nyla needed to understand that she had no choice but to comply. This would stop her from resisting.

Emerald had invited Ricky to stay for lunch, and he had readily agreed.

Once she was gone, the spacious living room seemed to grow quieter, leaving just Nyla and Ricky.

Ricky turned to her. "Shall we go?"

"Sure," Nyla replied.

As they walked toward the garden, Ricky kept up a steady stream of conversation, making the stroll feel less tedious.

About an hour later, he asked with a smile, "Ms. Kinsey, I like you. What's your first impression of me?"

Back in the living room, Nyla had already figured out Emerald's plan—she was trying to set them up.

There was no point in confronting her about it. Even if Nyla opposed Emerald, the woman would only find another way to force her hand.

Instead of outright rejecting the plan, Nyla decided to approach it on her own terms.

She met Ricky's gaze and replied, "Mr. Chilton, you're a very nice person."

He raised an eyebrow. "So, I'm getting the 'good guy' card?"

Nyla smiled. "Of course."

With that, Ricky turned and hurried off.

Watching him leave, Nyla smirked.

The real drama was about to begin.

…

Less than an hour later, Emerald stormed into her room, furious. "Nyla! What did you say to Ricky?!"

To fully control the Nixons, Emerald needed Ricky's father's support. Now, thanks to Nyla, everything was falling apart.

Nyla remained calm, as if she had expected this reaction. "I simply told him the truth. After all, how was I supposed to know whether you had told him about my marriage to Damon back in the country?"