Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 159

The butler made his exit, leaving Nathan feeling oddly jittery. "Grandma, maybe I should step out for a bit," he suggested.

His grandmother stared at him with surprise. "You never cared for formalities. Since when did you turn into such a gentleman?"

Nathan quickly made his escape, faster than a jackrabbit. "Grandma, you and Miss Nathalie have business to discuss. I don't want to interrupt."

Watching him duck into the study behind the screen, she let him off the hook with a knowing smile.

Soon enough, the butler ushered Nathalie into the room. Frankie eyed the young woman curiously-she had an air of sophistication, a graceful figure, and was undeniably beautiful, but there was a shadow of sadness in her eyes. It was clear she had a story, and it made Frankie a bit wary. "Please, take a seat, Miss Nathalie," she offered.

Nathalie sat down with poise, directly across from Frankie. "Ma'am, I'm the Creative Director at 'Forever Yours,' and I'm sorry to drop in unannounced. I came to discuss the possibility of a collaboration."

handed over a stylish portfolio she had prepared, her hands steady,

I heard there's an opportunity to lease

the portfolio and set it aside on the coffee table, clearly more interested in

assumed the question was a roundabout way to assess her experience. "I'm twenty-four. I might be relatively new to fashion, but I'm deeply passionate about it..." Frankie cut her off, "Do you know

momentarily speechless. Here she was, ready to talk business,

nodded, "Yeah, I

elderly lady gave a knowing smile.

of Nathan's sudden return home

two friends?"

wanted to tell Frankie they were more than just friends-they'd once been each other's lifeline, almost like family. But her own insecurities

and try to keep her away from Nathan. So, she played it down. "You could say

with his aloof nature, had never really had friends. Those who