Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1275

After Ross' secretary left, he turned to Damon. "Damon, don't worry. I won't let Ms. Kinsey come to any harm."

Damon nodded. "Thank you, Ross."

"If it weren't for you back then, I'd already be dead. I should be the one thanking you. Right now, the most important thing is getting Ms. Kinsey out safely," Ross replied.

Damon hummed in agreement.

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By the time Emerald arrived outside the operating room of a private hospital in the south, Brian's surgery had just ended.

Seeing him lying on the hospital bed, his face as pale as paper, Emerald felt her heart ache.

She turned to the doctor beside her. "How is he?"

"The surgery was successful. He should wake up in a few hours," the doctor answered.

Hearing this, Emerald finally let out a sigh of relief.

Just as she was about to speak, her phone started ringing from inside her bag.

Seeing it was Filipe calling, she frowned and declined the call.

"Thank you," Emerald told the doctor.

"No need to thank me. It's my job," the doctor replied.

Emerald was about to ask how soon Brian could be discharged when her phone rang again.

Her expression darkened when she saw it was Filipe calling once more.

She stepped aside and answered the call, her voice cold. "I'm busy right now. Didn't I say not to call me unless it's urgent—"

"Darcy, don't forget, if it weren't for me, you'd still be homeless, digging through trash for your next meal!" Emerald spat.

Had she known Darcy would turn against her for Mary, she never would have brought him into the Nixons in the first place.

Darcy narrowed his eyes. "Emerald, it was Edward who brought me in—it had nothing to do with you.

"And let's be honest, there are plenty of people in the Nixons who are unhappy with your leadership. Maybe it's time for you to step aside."

"Whether I step aside or not isn't up to you!" Emerald's voice was razor-sharp. "By the time I get back, you'd better have released my daughters. Otherwise, you'll regret it."

Darcy let out a slow, mocking laugh. "Well, if you're still the leader of the Nixons by then, I might consider it. But I doubt anyone will still support you by the time you return."

"You'll pay for this, Darcy," Emerald hissed.

"We'll see about that," Darcy replied.