Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 72

Benjamin let out a hearty laugh. "Nathan, do you really think all these guests would be here without my backing? How many VIPs do you think would bother to show up at this shabby gathering otherwise?"

Nathan frowned, "What's so shabby about it?"

Benjamin waved his hand around, "Look at these old paintings and decorations. They're practically worthless. If it weren't for the guests I brought to liven up your birthday party, it would be no different from a backyard barbecue." Nathan couldn't help but chuckle. "Ignorance is bliss, isn't it?"

He gave Benjamin a look of disdain. "Do you have any clue how much this painting in front of you is worth?"

When Benjamin looked completely lost,

Nathan continued, "This is Wasserschlangen II's Gustav Klimt. It sold for billions at an auction a few years back. And it's the cheapest piece in the room.

Go on, take a wild guess-who owns this masterpiece?"

Benjamin was left speechless.

"That's impossible. How could you possibly get your hands on such an expensive painting?"

at Cameron and Greta, his voice icy, "So, do me a favor and show your troublemaking friends the door.

and Greta's faces turned an unflattering shade

Cameron.

him. Instead, he walked over to Nellie, his icy demeanor melting away instantly, "Thank you for traveling all this way to celebrate my birthday." Nellie cleared her throat,

He had grown stronger,

the future, Nathan would be a force to

to family ties,

feared their paths were

find

was meant to end

Her voice struck a chord, reminding him of his wife, Nellie. "Hyacinthus, could we have a

to probe Nellie, but Hyacinthus was too aloof, not even sparing him a glance. She brushed him off, speaking only with

heard you started a luxury brand and opened some

Nathan sighed dramatically,

across from mine, and he's got his devoted

I'm flying solo.

I'm