Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 90

Greta's eyes softened with a hint of pity. "Nel, Cameron's just been stringing you along. He's been setting the stage for me to be at the banquet all along." Nellie's fists clenched tightly beneath her sleeves.

Greta's sneer cut deeper. "He asked Mom to come and mess with you just to ease his guilty conscience by giving you a shot at the banquet. But..."

She leaned in, whispering into Nellie's ear. "He's sure you hate these kinds of events, so that's why he picked a cheap dress for you."

Nellie smirked, "Guess I'll show up in a bargain dress then. It's not just me who's gonna be embarrassed."

Greta hadn't seen that coming, and her plan backfired so spectacularly.

However, her pride couldn't stand the thought of Nellie, who she deemed beneath her, getting the upper hand. She forced a grin, her voice low, meant only for Nellie. "Nel, between us, Cameron's always chosen me. Just watch. No matter how much you want to go, if I say no, Cameron will back me up."

Nellie's eyes danced with defiance. "Well, I'll be waiting."

bought the dress without bothering to try it on and sauntered out of

"Rich folks' wives have it so

In a huff, she grabbed her phone and dialed Cameron. "Cameron, I

indulgent voice floated over, "Greta, don't be silly. If you're my date, you'll end up drinking too much, and that's not

of my fragile health. If I can't go to the banquet, I might as well hit a bar and drink to my heart's

don't joke about your

it. Today, Nell bragged about going with you, and I'm

voice

shouldn't go." His

the maid wasn't much help

makes you look so alluring, the white one so

elnet

add to

and Cameron's decisive footsteps echoed as