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."

prepared, her hands steady, but a hint of

there's an opportunity to lease the McCoy building, and I'm hoping you might consider

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

to assess her experience. "I'm twenty-four. I might

Here she was, ready to talk business, and the conversation took a personal turn. Completely

nodded, "Yeah,

elderly lady gave a knowing smile.

mystery of Nathan's sudden return home seemed

you two friends?" she

were more than just friends-they'd once been each other's lifeline, almost like family.

once Frankie learned of her background, she might react like other high-society women and try to keep her away from Nathan. So, she played

with his aloof nature, had never really had friends. Those who tried to befriend him were met