Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 97

Nellie gazed at him with an expression that could only be described as pure innocence.

But Cameron was anything but calm. He stormed up to her, grabbing her and pulling her to her feet, his grip on her wrist causing a sharp pain.

"Nellie, did you set Greta up on purpose? Did you make her the butt of jokes at the party and force her to take on my drinking duties? Do you have any idea how much she's suffered because of that?" Cameron's eyes were practically on fire, his voice a raw, angry shout. "Cameron, what's going on? I don't get it," Nellie said, trying to wriggle free from his hold.

She played the part of the clueless wife, but inside, she knew exactly what was going on. Nathan had given Greta two glasses of wine, and with Greta's single kidney situation, it was no wonder she couldn't handle it. Nellie felt a twisted sense of justice seeing Greta go through the same pain she once did.

Cameron realized her wide-eyed, innocent demeanor and her makeup-free face was so different from the dazzling woman at the party. He finally let go of her, his energy spent.

He thought, 'What kind of power does Nellie have to pull off a scheme against Greta with those high-society types at the party?'

pull off such an elaborate plan that left him in

his anger cloud his judgment. Defeated, he sank

blinked,

of me? If she hadn't, I'd be the one in pain from drinking."

picked up the call eagerly, his eyes occasionally darting to Nellie with a calculating look. Sensing the impending trouble, Nellie decided it was

hand. "Nellie, your sister's in critical condition. She needs a blood transfusion. You have to

Cameron was caught off guard. He had assumed that kind-hearted Nellie would be eager to help. "She's your sister. Isn't it your duty to save her?" Nellie's

turned to anger. He held onto her wrist forcefully,

my kidney. Why should she

important to me. I can't just let her die," Cameron said, his eyes heavy with