Chapter 760
Chapter 760
Brandon shook his head. âNo, the Weir Group is at the end of its rope. Instead of selling off my shares in the Sumner Group and losing everything, Iâd rather work hard to lead the Sumner Group and help rebuild the company.â
Damon replied, âAs long as youâre sure.â
âUncle Damon, I came here today to ask you for a favor,â Brandon said.
âWhat is it?â Damon asked.
âI remember that Prospectus Technology has been negotiating a few big deals with the Updike Group lately. I hope you wonât work with them,â Brandon stated.
He looked at Damon with a pleading gaze, but Damon showed no signs of being swayed You want me to compromise my business for personal reasons?â
he questioned,â
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The intimidation from Damon made Brandon lower his head in fear, unable to meet his gaze. Still, he willed himself to say, âItâs not just about my own interests.â
âOh?â Damon inquired with a smirk, though there was no warmth in his eyes. âThen tell me, what else is there besides wanting to take personal revenge?â
Brandon took a deep breath and mustered the courage to look at Damon. âAfter Zayn takes over the Weir Group, his next target will be either the Sumner Group or Prospectus Technology. If we donât stop him now, the Updike Group might threaten our companies in the near future.â
âHe doesnât have that capability,â Damon replied curtly.
Seeing Damonâs confident demeanor, Brandon hurriedly added, âUncle Damon, you donât understand Zayn. Heâs skilled at hiding his true intentions. I used to be good friends with him, but only when he started dating Valarie did I realize his ambitions. He might already be plotting to replace the Sumner Group and Prospectus Technology.
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Damon remained silent, showing no regard for Zayn at all. Even if Zayn wanted to target Prospectus Technology, he needed the means to do so..
Brandon felt increasingly anxious as he realized his words were having no effect.
âUncle Damon, even if youâre not worried about Zayn going after Prospectus Technology, think about it from Aunt Nylaâs perspective. Sheâs given Valarie all her savings over the years to help the Weir Group. Can you really bear to see her money go to waste?â he asked.
Damon narrowed his eyes, his voice icy. âAre you sure?â
âYes. Recently, the Weir Group received a sudden influx of millions. I had someone investigate, and itâs confirmed that the money came from Aunt Nyla to Valarie,â Brandon informed him.
The study fell silent as Damon lightly tapped his fingers on the desk, lost in thought.
Brandon didnât dare to speak, knowing this was his last card to play.
If Damon still didnât care, he would have to watch helplessly as the Updike Group swallowed the Weir Group whole.
After some time, Damon finally spoke. âI understand the situation. You can go now.â
Seeing that Damon had no intention of taking on the Updike Group, Brandon realized he had lost his gamble.
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However, he understood that for Damon, refusing to work with the Updike Group would mean losing tens of millions, while Nylaâs mere millions were something he could easily repay her for.
Still, Brandon was unwilling to leave just like that.
He asked, âUncle Damon, arenât you trying to pursue Aunt Nyla? Valarie is her best friend. If you help the Weir Group get through this crisis, she would definitely appreciate it. Who knows, she might even agree to get back together with you!â
Damon raised an eyebrow, his face devoid of emotion. âEven if I donât save the Weir Group, I can still win her back.
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âBut if you save the Weir Group, it will definitely have a greater effect!â Brandon countered.
Damon didnât respond, simply asking, âItâs almost 7:00 p.m. Are you planning to stay
er?â
Upon realizing he was being turned down, disappointment showed on Brandonâs face. He shook his head and turned to leave.
Not long after he left, Damon stepped out of the study.
As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Lydia heading upstairs with a cup of tea.
âLydia, is that for Nyla?â he asked.
Lydia nodded. âYes, I noticed Ms. Kinsey has been looking tired after work lately, so I made her some tea to help her recover.â
Damon was just about to ask if Nyla had really given all her savings to Valarie so he said, âLet me take it up to her.â
Upon hearing this, Lydia smiled knowingly and handed the tea to Damon. âI still need to prepare a few dishes, so Iâll leave it to you, Mr. Sumner.â
Damon took the tray and turned to head upstairs.
When he reached Nylaâs bedroom, he knocked on the door. There was no response, so he knocked a few more times. Still, there was no answer.
Frowning, he hesitated for a moment before turning the doorknob.
The door wasnât locked.
Nyla was nowhere to be seen inside the bedroom, but Damon could hear the sound of running water from the bathroom. She must be taking a shower.
Damonâs gaze darkened. He stood at the door for a few seconds before stepping inside.
He placed the tray on the bedside table and was about to leave when he heard Nylaâs voice from the bathroom. âIs that you, Lydia? Can you please grab my hazel camisole nightgown from the first wardrobe?â
Damonâs hands instinctively tightened at his sides.
After hesitating for a moment, he was about to speak when Nyla called out again, âLydia, could you please hurry? I have a meeting at seven!â
Her tone revealed a hint of urgency, and Damon frowned before turning toward the wardrobe.
The bathroom was shrouded in steam, and Nylaâs slender figure was vaguely visible.
She soon noticed a silhouette standing by the glass door of the bathroom, so she walked over barefoot and yanked
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the door open.
âLydia, please-â Nylaâs words faltered as she realized who
and she instinctively stepped back.
âWhat are you doing here?!â she exclaimed.
pahintulot at the door. Her eyes widened in shock,
Her frantic movement, coupled with the slippery floor, caused her to lose her footing.
âAh!â Nyla screamed in panic, reaching out to grab the nearby sink.
However, her hands were still wet from the shower, and she couldnât get a grip.
âWatch out!â Damon warned as he caught her around the waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Nylaâs heart raced. She couldnât tell if it was fear or something else that was causing chest. She clutched Damonâs suit, her face pale.
d thumping in her
Damonâs hands were on her waist, and the warmth radiating from that contact sent waves of heat coursing through her.
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