Chasing the Unexpected

Soon, Spencer returned with a report. “Mr. Sumner, this morning Ms. Jayston had a confrontation with one of Prospectus Technology’s employees at the elevator. She was pushed and fell. Gabriel took her to the hospital.”

Damon frowned. “What happened? Why was there a confrontation?”

Spencer hesitated before cautiously replying, “It seems related to your reconciliation with Ms. Austen… Here is the surveillance footage. You can take a look.”

Damon took the tablet and watched the video. His face darkened with anger.

“Fire the employee who caused the trouble,” he ordered.

“Mr. Sumner, wouldn’t that be too harsh? After all, Ms. Jayston also slapped the employee,” Spencer pointed out.

Damon’s expression remained icy. “If I recall correctly, I issued a statement previously prohibiting discussions of my private life.”

Seeing the fury in Damon’s eyes, Spencer quickly agreed, ” Understood. I’ll take care of it immediately.”

News of the employee’s termination soon spread throughout the company, accompanied by a statement:

“Attention all Prospectus Technology employees: Anyone who discusses the CEO’s personal life or causes any disturbance related to it will be terminated immediately!”

The remaining employees, previously engaged in gossip, fell silent.

No one dared to discuss the matter openly anymore.

However, some were disgruntled, questioning why Nyla didn’t face. any punishment despite hitting the employee, while only that employee was fired.

When Spencer learned of these sentiments, he informed Damon.

“Post the surveillance footage on the company’s internal forum,”

Damon instructed.

Once the video was shared, almost no one discussed the incident

anymore.

Although some employees remained dissatisfied, they knew Damon clearly supported Nyla and avoided further public discussion.

Meanwhile, Gabriel, respecting Nyla’s insistence, finally ceased. pressing her to go to the hospital.

“Are you sure you’re alright?” he asked.

Meeting Gabriel’s concerned gaze, Nyla nodded. “Yes, I’m fine. It’s almost time for work. Thanks for your help earlier.”

“Now that I’m back, I won’t let anyone bully you,” Gabriel assured.

Nyla pressed her lips together, her expression serious. “I appreciate your help, but we should keep our distance from now on. Also, I’m sorry for taking advantage of you just now.”

Without giving Gabriel a chance to respor she opened the car door and got out.

Gabriel narrowed his eyes while watching her retreating figure, his expression growing cold and menacing. All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

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Che TA

Back in the office, Nyla showed little reaction to the news of the employee’s firing.

Melody, who had hesitated, finally spoke up. “Nyla, I heard Mr. Sumner decided to fire that employee. You two…”

Nyla’s expression remained neutral as she looked at Melody. “Let not discuss this. I have no relationship with him anymore. Others might misunderstand if they overhear us. I’d prefer to focus on my work.

Melody was taken aback. Before she could respond, Nyla had

already picked up her lab notebook and changed into her lab coat t head to the lab.

As lunchtime approached, Nyla was about to head out for lunch when she received a message from a senior she hadn’t been in touch with for a long time.

Caroline Lovell: [Nyla, I’m in Saintornia for a conference. If I remember correctly, you’re based here. Would you be free for dinner? It’s been a while since we last met.]

Nyla and Caroline had a good relationship back in university, and it was Caroline who initially guided her when she joined the lab.