Trading My Ex for His Uncle

"Sure," Nyla replied.

After Alexander left, she turned to Damon. "We really will make it back together, right?"

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Damon pulled her into his arms. "Yes. I promise. Trust me."

She didn't say anything more, simply resting against his chest. Deep down, however, unease still lingered.

Three more days passed, and George still hadn't found Nyla.

Meanwhile, unrest within the Nixons was worsening. More and more people began openly opposing Emerald, demanding a new leader.

Emerald was exhausted and overwhelmed.

The stress took a toll on her body-she collapsed and was rushed to the hospital again.noveldrama

When she woke up, the doctor warned her that she couldn't keep pushing herself like this, or her health would suffer serious consequences.

"I understand," Emerald said flatly. "I'd like to be alone now."

Sighing, the doctor left the room.

Emerald stared out the window, her gaze distant.

For years, she had fought relentlessly to become the head of the Nixons.

But after everything-her son had lost a leg, one daughter hated her, and the other refused to obey her-now, the family she had fought so hard to control was slipping from her grasp.

Had she made the wrong choices from the very beginning?

When Filipe arrived, he found Emerald still gazing out the window, lost in thought.

Sighing, he walked over and quietly shut the window.

"Madam, you need to take care of yourself," he advised.

Emerald remained silent, her expression unreadable.

Knowing better than to push her, Filipe set the meal he had brought onto the table. "At least eat something first."

Emerald got out of bed, picked up the utensils, and began eating without a word.

When she finished, she suddenly looked at Filipe. "Contact Alexander. Tell him to come see me."

Filipe's eyes flickered with delight. "Yes, Madam."

Ever since Emerald's falling-out with Alexander, Filipe had wanted to

persuade her to make amends But

with how busy she had been he never got the chance.

Now, she was finally reaching out on her own-this was the best outcome he could have hoped for.

...

Less than an hour later, Alexander walked into the hospital room.

He sat down in a chair beside the bed, his expression cold. "Why did you call me?"

Emerald chuckled. "You won't even call me 'Aunt Emerald' anymore?"

Alexander lowered his gaze. "Didn't we cut ties?"

"You know why I called you," Emerald said.

Alexander nodded. "I already told let Nyla go, I'll help you.

you-if

There's no reason for her to suffer in

MeriState anymore. Why keep

forcing her to stay?"

Emerald was silent for a long moment before finally speaking. "You've been

helping her and Damon hide all this time, haven't you?"

"Yes," Alexander confirmed.

Emerald sneered. "And Harrison? You had him taken away, didn't you?"

"Mm," Alexander hummed.

The room fell into silence.

After what felt like an eternity,

Emerald finally spoke again. "Fine. I accept our terms. I'll let her go and stay out of her life. But in return, you're going to help me eliminate the people standing in my way"