Chapter 569
Trading My Ex for His Uncle
Damon narrowed his eyes, about to speak, when Erin quickly said, âI wonât disturb you then. Remember to drink the soup on the table and donât work too She turned and hurried out, her steps frantic, as if something were chasing her.
Damonâs gaze grew colder as he watched her leave. Regardless of Erinâs consent, he was determined to end their engagement.
Spencer walked in with some documents, and Damon instructed, âForget about the Keithstone Group resort project proposal.â
Spencer was taken aback. âMr. Sumner, weâve been preparing that proposal for over half a month, and itâs nearly finished. Besides-â
âThe Keithstone Group has already confirmed their partner,â Damon stated.
Spencer swallowed the rest of his words and nodded. âUnderstood.â
As he left the office, he informed another secretary to stop working on the proposal when his phone rang Seeing it was Richard, he tightened his grip on Why was Richard contacting him out of the blue?
Spencer went to the stairwell to answer the call, only to be met with Richardâs icy voice. âSpencer, did you say something to Damon?!â
Richard, what do you mean?â Spencer was confused. What could he have possibly told Damon?
Richard huffed. âIf you didnât say anything, then why is Damon suddenly investigating what happened during his memory loss?!â
Spencer froze for a moment, then recalled Damonâs recent confirmation that Mason was his biological child. After losing all memories of Nyla, she had b Moreover, Spencerâs previous actions had raised Damonâs doubts, and he no longer trusted Spencer. It made sense that Damon would investigate what With this realization, Spencer replied quietly, âMr. Richard, I havenât mentioned anything to Mr. Damon. Heâs been complaining about headaches lately and might be recalling fragments of memory, which is why heâs lookin âMake sure youâve said nothing. Keep your mouth shut and think about your family before you speak Richard snapped before hanging up.
Spencer put away his phone, his head slightly bowed. His expression appeared dark in the dimly lit stairwell.
On her way back to the lab, Nyla tried to call Oliver to inform him that Aubrey Jane had agreed to collaborate with the Raynor Group, but he didnât pick u Thinking he might be busy, she decided against calling again.
In the Raynor Group conference roomâ¦
The shareholders glared at Oliver.
âMr. Raynor, is this what you promised us would be resolved? Now several partners want to terminate their contracts, all because of your rash decision t âHah! Mr. Raynor, you were the one who said youâd resign if this happened. You can leave right now!â
âLeave? You talked a good game back then, but I bet youâre reluctant to give up your position now. Frankly, Mr. Raynor, you donât have the capability of y Oliverâs expression turned icy as he took in the scornful glares directed at him. âThose partners have only expressed a desire to terminate. No contracts have been signed yet. Iâll arrange to meet with them again. Thereâs still room for negotiation.â
Just then, his secretary, Liam Tilley, walked into the conference room with a grim look on his face. âMr Raynor, the partners considering termination have arrived. Theyâre currently in the reception area.â