Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1257

On the way back to the estate, neither Emerald nor Brian spoke. The atmosphere in the car was tense and heavy.

When the car stopped at the estate entrance, Emerald didn't even glance at Brian. She opened the door and stepped out without a word.

Brian quickly followed. It wasn't until they reached the door of her study that she finally turned around, visibly annoyed. "Why are you still following me? Go see the family doctor and get your wounds treated."

Brian looked at her with guilt. "Mom, I'm sorry. It was all my fault. I promise I'll listen to you from now on."

Emerald didn't bother to respond. She simply pushed open the door to her study and shut it behind her.

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Not long after Emerald and Brian left the Bumard estate, a black Maybach pulled up at the entrance.

As the car came to a stop, a maid immediately stepped forward and opened the back door.

Damon got out, and the maid bowed his head slightly. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Bumard has been waiting for you."

Following the maid, Damon walked through the grand hall and down a long corridor to the door of Ross' study.

The maid knocked, then pushed the door open at Ross' signal.

"Mr. Sumner, please go in," the maid said, stepping aside.

"Thank you," Damon replied before entering.

The maid quietly closed the door and remained outside.

Ross was painting when Damon walked in. He glanced up and smiled. "Come take a look at this painting. What do you think?"

Damon stepped closer, his gaze falling on the artwork spread across the table.

If they could strip Emerald of her position as head of the Nixons, she wouldn't be able to stand in the way of him and Nyla.

Ross nodded but hesitated. "But she is Ms. Kinsey's mother. Are you sure you want to leave her with nothing?"

Ross had known Emerald for many years. He understood her well—losing the Nixons would be a blow she couldn't withstand.

"She never treated Nyla as her daughter. Besides, you've met Nyla. You know her personality," Damon said.

Ross smiled. "True. Although she was only here for a day, she certainly made things more interesting. You really don't plan to bring her and Buddy to settle in Meristate? Once this is over, we could be neighbors."

"No, I still prefer my life back home," Damon said flatly.

Besides, all of Nyla's friends were there. Moving abroad would mean starting over, and that wouldn't be fair to her.