Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 105

Nellie felt her phone buzz, pulled it out and glanced at the message. Her subtle movement caught Nathan's eye, and when he glimpsed at the message, his handsome brows knitted together.

Nellie felt a surge of anger, ready to lash out. To Cameron, she'd always be the out-of-place nobody, unworthy of being here. His message mocked her, implying she didn't belong. She started typing a retort, but Nathan's elegant hand gently stopped her. She looked up to see him giving a slight shake of his head. Nellie sighed, erased her response, and locked her phone.

Cameron's cold stare bore into her, and after repeatedly checking his phone with no reply, frustration clouded his face.

He was sure she had read his text. Irritated, he shot off another message: [Nellie, are you using your Mrs. Dawson name to snag that prime seat underhandedly?]

He added a blunt warning: [Don't use your title for your own benefit. You're making me look bad.]

Nellie saw his message, and her heart, numb until now, ached with a familiar pain.

Cameron was frigid and ruthless. He'd shower Greta with privileges, paving her career path with his wealth and influence. Doors opened effortlessly for her.

a helping hand. He treated her like a potential thief, wary she'd gain

[If you're so worried about me being Mrs. Dawson and basking in your glory, then why don't you have the guts to strip

phone and blocked Cameron. "Nellie, trash belongs in the bin.

Cameron tried texting Nellie again, all he got

him?

up at Nellie, who sat gracefully in the front row, her eyes soft and

her calm one bit. He felt

becoming quite the actress. If she was so unfazed, why did she block

Nellie's actions, the auction kicked

a sapphire necklace framed by

tried hard to drum up interest, but no one bid. Desperate, the host turned to the audience, "Is there anyone in

Silence fell.

"Sapphires symbolize power. This necklace was a royal heirloom passed from

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