Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 48

"I'll never forget the encouragement you gave me all those years ago," Nellie said, pulling out the gift Jasmine had given her back then. Jasmine gasped, "Was that really you?"

She looked at Nellie in disbelief. "It's been years, and you've really blossomed."

Nellie blushed. "It's all thanks to the inspirational quote you gave me back then; it helped me find my way back."

Jasmine was taken aback, her eyes welling up with tears. "Nathalie, I've always admired you. If you hadn't stepped away from this path, I believe we would have been the perfect team." Nellie's face turned pale. "What do you mean? I've never given up on fashion design."

Jasmine stood up, shocked. "Really? But your husband said..."

spreading lies to boost Greta's position. "Jasmine, he doesn't speak for me. I'm not giving up on my career." Jasmine

how closely personal and professional lives are connected. Nellie casually mentioned her struggling marriage and her ambitions in business. Jasmine, deeply moved, said, "I thought Greta was tenacious despite her challenges. I wasn't fond of

anxious, unsure if Jasmine would

assistant delivered a letter. In it, Jasmine invited Nellie to become her sole protégée, suggesting she drop

was over

your story, she decided to take you under her wing. Ms. Nathalie, your hard

to take advantage of the break to do

the assistant left, Nellie sat on

dreams or wishes

Lizzy's bright, innocent eyes, which were so different from her own solitary

"Lizzy, go pick out a piece of fabric for me.