Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 866

The raw dislike in Valarie's eyes stabbed at Tom's heart like a sharp knife, and the pain radiated through him, nearly overwhelming him.

Tom began, "Valarie, I didn't understand my own feelings five years ago and did a lot of hurtful things to you. For the past five years abroad, I've thought about you every day. Valarie, I actually—"

Valarie cut him off, "Tom, you're not about to say some nonsense about loving me, are you?"

Tom froze, guilt and affection flooding his expression as he looked at her.

"Valarie, can't you give me another chance?" he asked. "I promise I'll cherish you and won't make you sad again."

"Tom, you're overestimating yourself. I won't feel sad for you anymore. Your so-called love is just self-indulgence." Valarie's eyes showed no sign of softening.

"If you really loved me, would you have been in bed with another woman? Would you come to me now and ask for another chance while I'm seeing someone else?" she demanded. "If I were to get back together with you, how would I be any different from the person you were five years ago?"

She had lost all faith in him the moment she caught him cheating back then. Just looking at him now made her feel disgusted.

Tom's face paled, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Valarie, I know I made mistakes, and I understand that it's hard for you to forgive me right now," he said, trying to persuade her. "But I can wait. One day, you'll realize I'm the one who's truly right for you."

"If you have nothing else to do, maybe eat something," Valarie replied, rolling her eyes at him.

She thought how Tom must have come back from abroad with his brain scrambled.

Tom didn't press her further. His gaze shifted from her to Nyla, then discreetly away.

"I have other things to attend to. Enjoy yourselves," he said, standing up.

He straightened his suit and turned to leave.

When Damon noticed her gaze, he turned and his once-cold eyes softened immediately. He said something to the person next to him, then walked over to Nyla.

"Are you bored?" he asked, settling beside her, his faint scent of pine surrounding her.

Nyla looked up at him. "It's fine. Valarie is keeping me company."

"Mm. If you get bored or want to leave, just let me know. We can leave anytime," Damon reminded her.

Nyla replied, "Okay. Go ahead and do your thing. Don't worry about me."

This banquet was no different from a typical work event for the business people here. It was just a change of venue for business dealings.

As CEO of Prospectus Technology, Damon couldn't avoid the crowd—even if he didn't plan to talk business, countless people would come seeking him out.