Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1218

The dining room was thick with tension when Brian finally spoke. "Nyla, even though we have different fathers, now that you live here, we're family. Mom is throwing this banquet so everyone knows you're officially part of the Nixons."

Nyla turned to him with a smile. "If this banquet is for me, why am I the last one to know about it?"

Brian's gaze darkened slightly, but he remained silent.

Emerald let out a cold laugh. "Does it really matter when you found out?"

"It doesn't," Nyla replied. "But I'd prefer if you didn't pretend this is for my benefit when it's obviously for your own gain. That just makes you look desperate."

"Nyla! Who do you think you're calling desperate?!" Emerald snapped.

If Nyla weren't her biological daughter, Emerald would have kicked her out immediately.

This girl was nothing like the child she remembered. When she was little, she had been sweet and adorable. What had happened to her?

Nyla showed no fear. "I mean you. Do you really need me to spell it out?"

Emerald's fury was palpable. She slammed her utensils down on the table. "Get out!"

Without hesitation, Nyla stood. "Sure. Just have someone open the gate for me. I'd love to leave, but I have a feeling certain people won't actually let me go."

Emerald sneered. "Fine! I'll have the service staff open the gate for you. Let's see how far you get without money or a phone."