Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 95

Greta took a step back, her cheeks flushing with panic. "I can't drink alcohol."

A mocking laugh echoed through the crowd. "Oh, come on, who are you trying to fool? Everyone here knows there are only two types of women at these functions: the wives of the big bosses or their hardworking assistants. You're clearly not Ms. Dawson's wife, and you don't seem eager to help him with his work, so what brings you here?"

Greta felt her face burning with embarrassment.

Cameron stepped in, trying to defuse the situation. "My wife had an unexpected emergency, so she asked her sister to fill in for her. Her sister isn't in great health and can't drink. Sorry for any confusion."

Greta was just about to feel a sense of relief when the questions persisted, "Mr. Dawson, is your wife really unable to show up?"

Cameron's expression turned stern. "What exactly are you suggesting? Are you saying I don't know my own wife's situation?"

"Mrs. Dawson was at my boutique earlier, excitedly picking out dresses for tonight. Are you sure she won't be upset about the sudden switch?" the instigator pressed on.

with Nellie for making her shopping spree so public and

crowd watched Cameron with a

the game. Bringing your spouse to these events to show a united front was the smart move. Cameron's actions were now

quickly grabbed a glass of wine and drank it down in one gulp. She smiled and explained, "You've all got it wrong. Mrs. Dawson just found out she's expecting, so she's unable to attend events like this. I'm here to

Her quick thinking immediately

disappeared, replaced by congratulations. "Mr. Dawson, congrats! You're

corner came

Everyone turned to see Nathan

about that, slipped right out of my hand." The crowd chuckled and

all grown up now, and he's becoming quite

couple of years, it'll be time for him to think about

have a sister, she's eighteen, talented, and

Nathan's unreadable gaze lingered