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."

stylish portfolio she had prepared, her hands steady, but a hint of nervousness betrayed her calm

I heard there's an opportunity to lease the

it aside on the coffee table, clearly more interested in

was caught off guard. She 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 my

to talk business, and the conversation took a personal turn.

nodded, "Yeah, I

gave a knowing smile. "Ah, that

sudden return home seemed to unravel

two friends?" she

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

react like other high-society women and try to keep her

Nathan, with his aloof nature, had never really had friends. Those who tried to befriend