Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 28

Cameron felt like he'd been thrown into an icy abyss.

Yeah, he wasn't exactly husband-of-the-year material. If Nellie didn't reach out, he wouldn't bother either. Around her, he had this natural air of superiority.

He stumbled away from the federal building, catching snippets of people mocking him inside. "What a jerk. How could his wife ever love such a heartless guy?" Cameron's heart skipped a beat, guilt washing over him for the first time. He had let Nellie down.

"Nellie, I'm sorry."

"Where are you?"

Life's ups and downs aren't always shared.

Meanwhile, over in Milan, Nellie was riding a wave of happiness. That day, her mentor called her into the office with some exciting news.

24th Global Fashion Festival's New Talent Competition. Get

wasn't just any event. It was a chance to catch the eye of fashion moguls. Winning could mean getting mentored by

a trailblazer in luxury fashion, having founded a global brand and achieving massive success. She was one of the top ten influential women globally and a philanthropist to

had crossed paths with her once, but that was a memory

official girlfriend, she tagged along to a grand banquet. Because of Cameron's cold indifference, she hadn't prepared a proper gown, making her the laughingstock among the high-society crowd. People whispered behind her back, calling her

might have been born into humble beginnings, but she had her pride. She went to Cameron, asking for a bit more money to

what did

look and said, "Nellie, stop being so vain,

All she wanted was a respectable dress,

with endless jewels, limited edition bags, and

argue and just stumbled out of Cameron's room. That night, she cried

she thought that maybe one's birth really does

lifting her tear-streaked face. She praised Nellie's natural grace and supermodel looks. Jasmine even gifted her a piece of jewelry so exquisite it could rival

gently advised her, "Remember, Nellie, every girl