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Although Mason was usually quite independent, he was still a child. He'd probably get scared when his parents weren't home."Mm, I know," Damon replied.While they were talking, the elevator reached Nyla's floor."I'm heading to the lab," Nyla said."Okay, message me when you're almost done," Damon reminded her."Sure." Nyla nodded, quickly stepped out of the elevator, and disappeared around the corner.By the time she arrived at the lab, Ruby had already set up the experiment.Nyla glanced at her notebook, jotting down a few potential issues that could complicate the experiment, and then began the process again with Ruby.The two of them were so focused that several hours passed before they realized it was close to midnight.Fortunately, the experiment was successful this time, and the data came out as expected, leaving them both relieved. If the experiment had failed, they would probably have had to stay up all night in the lab.After finishing, Nyla and Ruby tidied up the

As soon as the call connected, Rebecca's hysterical voice cut through the line. "Sullivan, when are you going to make your move?!"Since Nathaniel had discovered her relationship with Drake, he had been abusing her whenever things went wrong. She could no longer bear it. She had secretly transferred some of Nathaniel's money and planned to leave as soon as Sullivan acted.Hearing the breakdown in Rebecca's voice, Sullivan remained expressionless. "It'll be soon. Don't worry.""Soon, soon! You always say that to brush me off! I don't think you plan on doing anything to Nyla at all! Fine, if that's the case, I won't show any mercy either. Get ready for everyone to find out about the bribes you've been taking!" Rebecca threatened.Without waiting for Sullivan to respond, she hung up.Sullivan gripped his phone, his face darkening with anger. Since Rebecca had dared to threaten him repeatedly, he would no longer hold back.Taking a deep breath, he immediately sent an anonymous email

"Nathaniel, let go of me! Let go!" Rebecca cried.Nathaniel glanced coldly at her. Her face, twisted with fear, no longer resembled the prettiest girl on campus she once was.The thought that he had admired such a scheming woman as his goddess for so many years disgusted him deeply.He dragged Rebecca toward the basement entrance and forced her inside.Rebecca's eyes flashed with terror as she desperately struggled. "Let go of me! Let go! I don't want to go in!"Her hands gripped the doorframe so tightly that her nails turned purple, but Nathaniel still dragged her inside.The basement door slammed shut, cutting off all sounds from within.…More than half an hour passed before Nathaniel emerged from the basement.After locking the door, he tossed the key to the butler, who lowered his head, too afraid to speak."Feed her once a day, just as long as she doesn't starve," Nathaniel instructed.The butler quickly took the key, nodding. "Understood, Mr. Preston."Shortly after,

Nyla was about to speak when Damon held a takeout box in front of her."Here, eat on the way," he said.She paused for a moment, then took the breakfast. "Thank you."She hadn't expected him to be so considerate.Damon didn't say anything else. Instead, he opened a file and began reading.After a while, he glanced at her and noticed she hadn't eaten. With a frown, he asked, "Why aren't you eating?""I'm not that hungry right now. I'll eat when we get to the office," Nyla replied."Mm," he hummed and lowered his head to continue reading, but his phone rang."Mr. Sumner, there's news from the police. After reviewing the surveillance footage, they confirmed that Mr. Jayston accidentally fell down the stairs, so there shouldn't be any way to sue Wren," Spencer informed him.Damon's gaze darkened. He murmured, "Alright, I understand."He hung up and turned to Nyla, about to speak, but she beat him to it. "I heard everything."Concerned she'd be upset, Damon spoke softly to reassu

Sullivan lowered his gaze and remained silent, his expression growing colder."Oh, I see," Demi replied, her voice soft. "Sorry, I misunderstood."Her gaze lingered on Sullivan's icy face, and she bit her lip, her eyes flickering with an unidentifiable emotion.It was clear that Sullivan's feelings for Ruby went beyond those of a mere colleague or acquaintance.For the rest of the meal, silence fell between them. They ate quietly, starkly out of place amidst the lively chatter of others around the table.Once Ruby finished her meal, she set down her utensils. Noticing that Sullivan had yet to finish, she refrained from rushing him, instead pulling out her phone to watch some videos.Sullivan's gaze kept drifting toward her. When he saw that she wasn't even sparing him a glance, he pressed his lips together, his expression darkening.What he failed to notice, however, was that someone else was watching him closely as well.Half an hour later, they finished their meal.Demi took