Chasing the Unexpected

Nyla glanced at Cindy, who was clearly struggling to maintain. her composure while attempting to apologize. The scene struck Nyla as somewhat amusing.

“Mrs. Sumner, did you really expect to come here, apologize, and ask me to drop the lawsuit after publicly accusing me of assault?” she asked.

Cindy’s expression faltered for a moment as she clenched her fists to suppress her anger.

“Nyla, I admit I was wrong. I’m apologizing now. Can’t we just put this behind us?” Cindy asked.

“Sure,” Nyla said, nodding. “But you need to issue a public statement clarifying that I didn’t assault you and that it was you trying to tarnish my reputation. I’ll drop the lawsuit if your do that.”

Cindy froze. They had come to resolve this privately, not to make it public. Releasing a statement would only highlight her attempt to malign her former daughter–in–law.

“Nyla, can we find another way to resolve this? We can negotiate,” Cindy suggested.

“Embarrassed, are we?” Nyla’s smile remained, but her eyes. were cold. “You shouldn’t have tried to slander me and create problems for yourself if you find this embarrassing. If you don’t want to make a statement, fine. Once I get the court ruling, I’ll issue a statement using that.”

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At that point, Cindy would only look worse.

Cindy gritted her teeth, her frustration boiling over. “Nyla, you’re going too far. I won’t issue a statement. Do you think just because you’re with Damon you can do whatever you want? Don’t push your luck!”

Nyla didn’t flinch at Cindy’s outburst. “If you’re unwilling, don’t waste my time in the future.”

With that, Nyla walked past Cindy, leaving with Damon.

Clark quickly caught up. “Nyla, if that statement goes public, it will embarrass the Sumners and even Uncle Damon. If you’re willing to settle privately, we can discuss compensation.”

Nyla chuckled. “How much are you offering?”

“150,000 dollars!” Clark replied.

Nyla’s eyes widened slightly in surprise. It seemed Clark was very eager to keep this matter from escalating. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be offering such a sum.

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It would be a waste not to accept that amount, so she replied, Sure. But I hope you’re not planning to take the money from the remaining assets my lawyer is investigating.”

Clark’s eyes flickered with uncertainty. “No, of course not!” Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Alright, I’ll accept your apology. Make sure the money is transferred to my account,” Nyla agreed.

After Nyla and Damon left, Cindy muttered resentfully, “I have to pay her 150,000 dollars just for some gossip? Does she

even deserve that?”

Clark sneered. “If we don’t pay, the situation will only get worse and cost us even more.”

Under his fierce gaze, Cindy involuntarily took a step back, feeling a pang of guilt. “I… I’m just trying to help your father…”

“I don’t want to hear any more excuses. I’ll arrange a flight for you to go abroad and take a break. Come back when you’ve calmed down,” Clark said.

Cindy’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re sending me away?”

Clark looked at her with a cold expression. “Staying here won’t help in rescuing my father and will only hinder me. It’s better if you leave for a while.”

“No! I’m not going! How dare you send me away? I absolutely refuse to leave!” Cindy cried.

“This isn’t up for discussion!” Clark declared