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

of envy when she overheard the shop assistant's admiring comment, "Rich folks' wives have it so good. She

and dialed Cameron. "Cameron, I

you're my date, you'll end up drinking too much, and that's not good

with you just because 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

joke about

it. Today, Nell bragged about

Cameron's voice crackled with

she shouldn't go."

but the maid wasn't much help with advice.

the white one so gentle. You're

elnet

add to it.

open, and Cameron's decisive footsteps echoed as he climbed the