Trading My Ex for His Uncle



Damon had never met anyone from the Nixons, but it was clear they had ties to both Drake and Mason.

He sensed it wouldn't be long before he encountered someone from this enigmatic family. When that moment came, he hoped to finally uncover their motives for involving Mason.

That evening, when Damon returned to the villa, he called Nyla into the study.

"I have something important to tell you," he said, his tone serious.

Noticing his expression, Nyla looked puzzled. "What is it? Does it have to do with the money in Buddy's account?"

Damon nodded. "Yes. Five years ago, shortly after Rebecca returned to the country, a mysterious group abroad began investigating you.

"Later, I discovered that the person behind the investigation was Drake Mummery, a senior executive at MK Company in Meristate. He's connected to the Nixons-a powerful family in Meristate.

"Today, I found out that all the money in Buddy's account came from someone within the Nixons."

Nyla's face turned serious, a mix of confusion and concern crossing her features. "I've never met anyone from the Nixons."

If Damon hadn't mentioned them, she wouldn't even have known the family existed. Why would they investigate her?

Damon leaned forward. "I remember you once told me that your mother moved abroad after divorcing your father. Could the Nixons have some connection to her?"

Nyla shook her head slowly. "I don't know... After she left, she cut off all contact with me and my dad. I haven't seen her since."

"Regardless, we can't use the money in Buddy's account until we figure out its source. I've asked someone to keep investigating Drake, and I'm confident we'll have answers soon," Damon said.

"Okay." Nyla looked down, her hands clenching at her sides.

It had been so long since she'd thought about her mother that she could barely remember her face, apart from the photos she kept.

If her mother truly was connected to the Nixons and the money in Mason's account came from them, could her mother have been the one who sent

it?

She turned to Damon and shared her theory.

Damon considered her words

carefully. That's a strong possibility. Once we gather more information, we can ask Buddy directly. From his behavior earlier, I suspect he knows more than he's letting on." S

"Alright. After dinner, I'll talk to him," Nyla replied.

"Good idea," Damon said.

After dinner, Damon returned to the study while Nyla stayed in the living room to play with Mason.

"Buddy," she began gently. "Can we talk about something? Where did all that money in your account come from? Can you tell Mommy now?" Mason paused, his small hands halting mid-motion as he stacked blocks.

He looked up at her with serious eyes. "Mommy, I don't want to talk

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Nyla blinked, startled. She hadn't expected Mason to throw her own words back at her like this.

She forced a smile. "Mommy isn't

forcing you. I just want to talk because I'm worried. That much money in your account-it's not normal. Daddy and I are scared someone might be tricking you."

"My master wouldn't trick me," Mason blurted out.

"Your master?" Nyla repeated, her eyes narrowing.

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Realizing he'd slipped up, Mason quickly looked away and focused on the blocks in his hands.

Nyla frowned. "When did you get a master? Why didn't I know about this?"

Mason kept his head down, refusing to answer.

Frustrated but determined, Nyla took a deep breath to steady herself. Mason was only five. If someone was manipulating him, he wouldn't realize it. Her tone turned firm. "Buddy, you need to explain this to Mommy today."