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?"

me a favor and

faces turned an

tried to calm Cameron.

acknowledge 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, her voice a bit raspy. "Now I can finally

had grown stronger, and the Rowland family's little devil probably couldn't overshadow him anymore. However, Nellie couldn't

future, Nathan would be a force to be reckoned

he was ruthless, indifferent to family ties,

their paths were

might soon find themselves on different

their bond was meant to end

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

make small talk to probe Nellie, but Hyacinthus was too aloof, not even sparing him

heard you started a luxury brand and opened some boutiques. How's

Nathan sighed dramatically,

across from mine, and he's got his devoted sweetheart backing

flying solo.

I'm