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.

making her shopping spree so

a mix of

have secret flings or sponsor young women through school, but everyone knew how to play the

She smiled and explained, "You've all got it wrong. Mrs. Dawson just found out she's

Her quick thinking immediately

about Cameron disappeared, replaced by congratulations. "Mr. Dawson, congrats! You're going to be

corner came the clatter

floor. Everyone turned to see Nathan looking

said, "Sorry about that, slipped right out of my hand." The

grown up now, and he's becoming quite the handsome young man,"

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

to shift the focus. "Mr. Nathan, I have a sister, she's

Nathan's unreadable gaze lingered