Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 242

Chapter 242

From a distance, the lively chatter and laughter from the main hall were impossible to ignore for Nathalie. She couldn't help but overhear everything.

"Ashley, you're both beautiful and smart, just my cup of tea. If you are willing, I hope you'll give Nathan a shot. Maybe you'll fall for him. After all, you two are around the same age, so you should have plenty to talk about," Mason was saying. Ashley's voice, as clear and sweet as a nightingale's song, echoed back, "Mason, let me be straight with you. I've got high standards. If your grandson isn't good-looking and bright, I'm not interested."

Mason chuckled at her bluntness, "Ha-ha. You'll judge for yourself when you meet him. I believe you won't be disappointed, Ashley."

Passing by the hall's entrance, Nathalie couldn't resist a peek inside. One look at Ashley's vibrant presence had her hooked.

Ashley had such a sincere and untouched charm, with eyes as clear as a blue summer sky. It was like she'd never known the world's harshness. Nathalie could only think one thing: perfect.

A girl this genuine and pure was just right for Nathan. No wonder, in another life, she was the only woman who stood by Nathan's side.

Suddenly, Nathalie's phone rang, jolting her into a quick retreat. She shielded her phone as she left the hall before daring to answer it. Nathan was on the line, sounding a bit tired, "Nathalie, did you get lost or something? Why aren't you up here yet?"

Nathalie blurted out, "Nathan, I just saw your future wife..."

Nathan's tone turned sharp, "I'm not even married yet."

Nathalie gasped. She almost spilling the beans. Nathan and Ashley's story hadn't even started in this lifetime.

Quickly, she backtracked, "No, I meant I saw the girl your grandpa wants to introduce to you."

"We haven't even met. How can you be so sure she's the one?" Nathan asked.

"Uh-" Nathalie tapped her lips. She was always too quick to reveal what

shouldn't be said. "Nathan, youth.

totally like her. She's stunning and so straightforward..."

"Really?" Nathan was suddenly right in front of her.

Nathalie's surprise was almost cartoon-like. She'd never seen Nathan look so disheveled before.

His hair was greasy and clumped et

with a sprinkle of dandruff. His normally glowing skin was now an uneven tan, blotchy in places. His clothes hung loose and ill-fitting.

"Nathan, who did this to your face?"

Nathan grumbled, "I was hoping you'd be here early to help me with the makeup, but you were late, so I had to wing it."

Nathalie couldn't help but laugh,

set

"Looks like you really care about this date. You even tried doing yourown makeup. But, you've got some room for improvement."

She figured he'd messed up his own attempt.

"Nathan, go wash your face. Let me do your makeup, and I promise you'll be dashing."

Nathan's lips curved into a slight smile. Who needed to be dashing, anyway?

"We're out of time. We're already late. I think being punctual is more important than looking good," Nathan said.

With that, he tugged Nathalie along toward the hall.

Chapter 241

his usually

see it that way, too?" he wondered

to winning her might be longer than I thought," Nathan murmured, more to himself than anyone

was taken aback. To him, Nathalie was someone who had faced many of life's harshest blows-having been homeless, weighed down by her family issues, divorced, and even having lost a kidney. Yet, there

only sigh at

weekend, Nathalie got a text from Nathan: [Hey, up for

she was,

my place to pick me up?] Nathan asked, pushing his luck just a

boss,] Nathalie

be waiting at home,

[Okay, be there soon.]

with friendly smiles as they opened the gate. As her car rolled away, she caught snippets of their hushed conversation. "Looks like today's going to be interesting. I smell drama," one

be Mr. Nathan's sidekick.

Mr. Nathan is already hitting the jackpot for her. Heard he

expression turned sour. She reversed the car,

right in front

relationship with Mr. Nathan is strictly business. He pays me, and I work hard. Do

Swnov

guards, embarrassed, mumbled apologies, "Sorry, Ms.

It's a blow to my pride. I work hard and earn my keep through my skills, not my appearance,"

off. The guards wiped the nervous sweat

telling the

replied

huh? Mr. Nathan hasn't showered any other woman with that kind of cash.

her, and she didn't flip

Nathan herself. However, the guards' gossip served as a reminder. It was best to keep a bit of distance to avoid any unnecessary

she stayed in the car

"I'm here, Nathan."

a subtle urgency. Nathalie wanted to

clicking as she walked gracefully towards the

Chapter 240

flashed a devilish grin, as if he already had a master plan brewing. "Why should I get into a direct confrontation with him? My prime years are way too valuable to waste on someone like that,

family's got two heirs, and they're equally powerful. If they were allies, they'd be a force to reckon with. But if they

shone with admiration. "Mr. Nathan, you're a genius. Those Dawson brothers weren't raised together, so they probably don't have a tight bond. A little divide and conquer

"That's why you should start honing your skills in the art of persuasion. Whether we can

with pride. "Mr. Griffin ditched his wife for a new flame, which has likely stirred up Cameron and his mother. With Cameron and his father's relationship already shaky, just a little push from me could

"Mr. Nathan, you're just going

"Is something wrong? Didn't you

still needed time and effort. Then, an idea struck him. "Oh, Mr. Nathan, Mr. Mason mentioned setting you up on

comes from a notable family. Can't you see his intent? He wants to find you

him a look. "Do I have to get married

schedule, responded, "Mr. Nathan, after you meet with Ms. Nathalie on Saturday,

replied, "I'm planning to spend the entire day with

making it tough for me. How do I explain this to the old

honest

argued,

Venet

entirely career focused. Mr. Mason won't

"You

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