Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla)

"Well then, I'll wish you success, Mr. Sumner. I've got other guests to attend to, so I'll excuse myself," Gabriel said, turning and walking away.

Damon's gaze followed his retreating figure, his expression icy as he downed the rest of his drink in one gulp.

Damon was certain that Gabriel's smug grin wouldn't last much longer.

Setting his glass down, Damon left the event, only to run into Tom at the entrance.

Tom's smile carried a trace of mockery. "Mr. Sumner, long time no see. I hear Prospectus Technology's chips have been causing you quite a headache lately. Shouldn't you be busy dealing with that instead of attending parties?"

Five years ago, Tom had approached Damon with a proposal for a business partnership. Damon hadn't even spared him a glance.

Now, Tom was savoring the opportunity to watch Prospectus Technology falter.

Damon's face remained impassive. "It seems Prospectus Technology's business troubles are something you've been monitoring closely, Mr. Genge.

"While you're so preoccupied with us, might I suggest focusing on the Genge Group instead? After all, it seems you may not fully understand whether the people you're working with are allies or foes."

Damon was well aware of the shady dealings between Tom and Gabriel. It amused him to see Tom blindly walking into a trap, seemingly unafraid of being stung by the scorpion he was scheming with.

Tom's expression flickered as his tone turned cold. "Perhaps you should worry more about Prospectus Technology, Mr. Sumner. A company as large as yours could easily crumble overnight. That would be a real shame."

Damon smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Mr. Genge. Even if Prospectus Technology were to fall, it would still outlast the Genge Group."

Tom sneered. "Is that a threat?"

Did Damon still think Prospectus Technology was as formidable as before?

After the Agihop 5th Gen's mishap, many were watching the company closely. While it appeared to be thriving, it was actually walking on thin ice. A single misstep could invite predators eager to seize its market share.

"You're welcome to interpret it that way," Damon replied.

"Well then, I'll be waiting to see how things unfold." With a disdainful chuckle, Tom brushed past Damon and entered the party.

Damon glanced back at the lively banquet hall, abuzz with chatter and laughter, before turning and walking away.

On the drive back, Spencer's phone rang.

Spencer was calling to report the latest findings from Falcon. "Mr.

Sumner, we've investigated all the t

employees who've had recent

contact with Nyce Tech, but none of them seem connected to the data breach."

Damon's face darkened. After a moment of silence, he said, "Focus on the management team next."

If it wasn't an employee, then it had to be someone higher up.

It was inconceivable that no one had leaked Prospectus Technology's Agihop 6th

Gen chip data to Gabriel.

Nyce Tech's newly launched Galaxy

chip bore such a striking

resemblance to the Agihop

that it left little doubt somethin

amiss.

was

The Agihop 6th Gen was nearly ready for release, pending final testing. Yet

Galaxy had been launched first. The reason was obvious.

Spencer sounded taken aback. "Mr. Sumner... are you suggesting the leak could have come from the management?"

If true, the implications were dire.

A compromised insider at that level could jeopardize not just the Agihop 6th Gen but other critical company data The mere thought waso unsettling.

"Look into it," Damon ordered.

"Understood. I'll get started immediately," Spencer replied.

The gravity of the situation was clear now. This wasn't just a data breach—it was something much deeper.

Damon didn't return home that night. Instead, he headed to the office to continue working late into the night.