Trading My Ex for His Uncle

"You did a lot too. You negotiated directly with Darcy and risked offending him just

to save me." Nyla's gaze into Ross' eyes was full of gratitude.

Ross smiled. "It was my honor to help you and Damon."

After a brief hesitation, Nyla couldn't hold back her curiosity any longer. "How do you know Damon?"

Before coming to Meristate, she had no idea that Damon was acquainted with someone as powerful as Ross.

The night Emerald had thrown her out of the estate, she hadn't walked far when a car suddenly pulled up in front of her. Two men in black had gotten out, taken her without explanation, and brought her to Ross' estate.

At first, she had assumed she was being kidnapped. It wasn't until Ross mentioned that he knew Damon-and even called him right in front of her-that she realized he had no ill intentions.

Later, Ross had been a great help to both her and Damon.

Nyla couldn't help but wonder what kind of relationship the two men had for Ross to go so far for them.

Ross chuckled. "Damon and I have known each other for over 20 years. The first time we met, he saved my life. Since then, we've kept in touch. I've always wanted to repay him, but I never got the chance.

"It wasn't until he reached out to me that I found out Emerald forcibly brought you to Meristate.

"As for the details of how we met, you should ask Damon yourself. It's his personal matter, and I don't want to overstep."

Nyla was surprised, but she finally understood why Ross had been so willing to help them.

"Ross, no matter what, I'm truly grateful," she said.

As they talked, the car arrived at Ross' estate.

The moment Nyla stepped out, she was pulled into a tight embrace. The familiar scent of mint surrounded her.

Feeling how tightly Damon was holding her, she wrapped her arms around him and whispered, "I'm okay, Damon. I'm safe now."

After a few more seconds, Damon finally let go. He turned to Ross and said, "Ross, thank you."

"Ms. Kinsey already thanked me on the way back. It's cold out here-let's go inside," Ross replied.

Once inside, they settled in the living room.

Ross looked at Damon and suggested, "Why don't you both stay here for now? The Nixons are bound to erupt into chaos soon."

Darcy had gathered many influential members of the Nixons, aiming to overthrow Emerald. However, after controlling the family for so many years, Emerald had built her own network of loyal followers.

By kidnapping Delia and Nyla, Darcy had completely severed ties with Emerald,

ensuring a brutal power struggle ahead.

Damon shook his head. "No need.

have a

ace to stay. Once things

her back home.anto

down with the Nixons,noveldrama

Ross frowned. "That could take a long time."

"It won't take too long. It's late-we should get going. Goodbye," Damon said, excusing them.

Seeing that Damon had made up his mind, Ross didn't insist. "Alright. If you ever need my help, just let me know."

Damon shook his head. "Ross, you

saved

til you anymore."

wife. That cancels out the

time saved your life. You don't owe me anything anymore."