Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1271

"Ms. Kinsey, Madam is in a bad mood today. If she says or does anything unpleasant, try to endure it to avoid unnecessary trouble," Filipe reminded her.

"Got it," Nyla replied.

…

Dinner that night was tense.

Emerald sat at the head of the table, her face so dark it seemed a storm was brewing.

Even the usually chatty Delia was unusually quiet, keeping her head down and eating timidly, not daring to crack a single joke.

Nyla remained indifferent, acting as if she noticed nothing. She ate at her usual pace, unbothered by the heavy atmosphere.

Halfway through her meal, she set down her utensils and announced, "I'm done."

Just as she stood to leave, Emerald spoke in a cold voice. "Wait. I need to talk to you later."

At this, Nyla sat back down, casually pulling out her phone and starting a zombie-shooting game.

Delia glanced at her from the side, her eyes flashing with dissatisfaction at how Nyla seemed unaffected by Emerald's mood.

She could understand why Emerald didn't like Nyla. Who would like someone so indifferent to their own family?

After dinner, Emerald asked Nyla to join her in the study.

"You've spent enough time around Andre now. I've decided—you're getting engaged next week. We'll throw a formal reception to announce it," Emerald declared.

"I refuse," Nyla said flatly.

Emerald furrowed her brow. "This isn't a discussion. Your refusal is irrelevant. Even if it's not Andre, it will be someone else. You and Damon are impossible. You need to accept that."

Nyla chuckled. "Whether Damon and I are possible or not doesn't matter. I will never be with another man. If you force me, the only thing you'll get is a corpse. And as for who you want to arrange a marriage with that corpse, that's entirely up to you."

"Nyla, aren't you afraid I'll do something to Damon and Buddy?" Emerald threatened.

Andre: [She talked to me about it today. I agreed.]

Nyla: [...]

Andre: [Once we're engaged, you can move out of the estate and live with me. She won't be able to control you anymore. Plus, you'll have an easier time meeting Damon.]

A thoughtful look crossed Nyla's face as she read the message. If getting engaged meant she could move out, that was definitely tempting.

Nyla: [Are you sure I can move out after the engagement?]

Andre: [Of course. She promised me.]

Seeing that, Nyla immediately grew wary.

Emerald had made plenty of promises before, but she had never once kept them.

Nyla: [Let's talk about this tomorrow. I need to think it over tonight.]