Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 127: Nyla stopped, her pragmatic instincts prevailing as she took a deep breath. "We'll need someone who isn't linked to us to handle this." Grinning confidently, Bonnie nodded. "Done. I've already sent someone to tail him. And get this-he's been frequenting a casino. It's strange, isn't it? How does he always have so much cash?" "Which casino?" Nyla asked, her expression sharpening. It was clear that someone was covering Jaxton's expenses, but for what purpose? This confirmed Johnny's claims-Jaxton was definitely aware of some crucial details of the incident.

Bonnie hesitated, then leaned forward with a sly smile. "The Wheeler's casino." Nyla hesitated, searching for any sign of humor in Bonnie's expression but saw only seriousness. "Why would it be the Wheeler family's casino?" Nyla asked. She recalled that the Wheeler family had a reputation for propriety, never known to mingle in both legitimate and shady dealings. Bonnie flipped her phone around, sounding unexpectedly intrigued. "I was also taken aback that it involved Murray's family, yet Murray strikes me as someone who could manipulate situations to his advantage.

I dug a little to see if Murray was involved somehow. Jaxton didn't exclusively visit the Wheeler family's casino; he's been to others, too. However, the high stakes at Wheeler's and some prior wins made it his preferred spot." Nodding pensively, Nyla responded, "Murray does have a knack for secrecy. I'll confront him and gauge his reaction." With a playful blink, Bonnie teased, "Bet Murray would keep tabs on Jaxton for you if you asked." Nyla caught on to Bonnie's insinuation quickly.

"We're just friends, remember?" Bonnie's lips curled into a pout as she swung her legs, reclining on the sofa. "Well, aren't boyfriends and girlfriends friends too?" tst chptrs in glnoνels. "Bonnie Olson!" Nyla responded, unable to hide a smile. Despite herself, Nyla found amusement in Bonnie's quip, shaking her head in bemusement. She planned to meet Murray later, not yet ready to head home. "Okay, heading out now. And hey, if things progress with Murray, you've got my support." Bonnie sent a few teasing looks Nyla's way before shifting to a more serious tone.

"By the way, how is Claudine holding up?" "She's much better now; her health has stabilized," Nyla replied, a wave of relief washing over her. Despite her frustrations with Ethan, Bonnie couldn't deny his effectiveness. "At least Ethan's medical team makes good use of the money he's earned," she said. Nyla remained quiet, not wanting to divulge her standoff with Ethan, particularly to Bonnie, who might try to set her up with new men. "Has Vicki been pushing you to spend the holidays with the Brooks family?" Bonnie queried, halting at the doorway.

This question took Nyla by surprise, as she realized she hadn't heard from Vicki in days, despite her usual insistence that Nyla spend the Christmas season with the Brooks family. It was unusual for Vicki to be so silent. . . .