Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 976

Years ago, one of Bernard's subordinates made an offhand comment about him, and Bernard retaliated with workplace bullying that pushed the employee to the brink of suicide.

Although the matter had been quietly suppressed, it was no secret within the industry. Given Bernard's personality, it was unlikely he would let Nyla's words slide.

Gabriel began formulating a plan.

Meanwhile, Jane glared at Nyla, snapping, "Don't think I'll thank you for defending me!"

"You're mistaken," Nyla retorted coolly. "I didn't speak up for you. I spoke up because I can't stand people using this incident to slander all women. This has nothing to do with you."

Had Bernard not been so misogynistic over Jane's actions, Nyla wouldn't have said a word.

Jane gritted her teeth and shifted her pleading gaze back to Damon. "Mr. Sumner, I know I made a mistake. Please, give me another chance. I swear it won't happen again."

Damon replied coldly, "You're not sorry for what you did. You're sorry you got caught. You know this scandal will ruin the Wilkie Group's reputation and cost you your position as general manager."

Jane paled as her thoughts were laid bare. She felt utterly humiliated but didn't know what else to do to salvage the situation except beg Damon. "Mr. Sumner—"

Damon cut her off, "Take responsibility for your actions. Prospectus Technology has been disqualified from this bid. Our legal team will handle the damages and your behavior."

Without waiting for a response, he turned and left, taking Nyla with him.

Jane tried to follow, but two security guards stepped in her path. "Ms. Wilkie, please stay where you are."

Gabriel approached her and tried to help her up, but she slapped him hard across the face.

"You're useless! If it weren't for marrying you, I wouldn't be in this humiliating position!" Jane cried.

Gabriel's face bore a visible red mark, but he remained unflinching, his gaze calm. "You're blaming me? If you hadn't sabotaged Prospectus Technology's bid, none of this would have happened. This is your mess, not mine. Blaming others just shows your incompetence."

"What did you just say?" Jane stared at him in shock, as though seeing him for the first time. "How dare you talk to me like this?"

Gabriel smirked. "Why wouldn't I? After all, you're about to lose everything. The board won't tolerate a general manager who keeps losing major projects, and your grandfather's not giving you a third chance."

Jane's face twisted with anger as she spat, "Don't forget, you're nothing without me. If I fall, you won't have a good outcome either!"