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."

without bothering to try it on and

when she overheard the shop assistant's admiring comment, "Rich folks'

In a huff, she grabbed her phone and

date, you'll end up drinking too much, and that's not good for you... Let

with you just because of my fragile health. If I can't go to the

joke

don't get it. Today, Nell bragged about going with you, and I'm so

Cameron's voice crackled with

she shouldn't go." His voice

after dress, but the maid wasn't much help with

makes you look so alluring, the white one so gentle.

elnet

just add to it.

and Cameron's decisive footsteps echoed