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.

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stood there, momentarily stunned, his usually

that way, too?" he wondered to

might be longer than I thought," Nathan murmured, more

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 was Nathan, born into one of the wealthiest families, blessed with both looks and brains, and with a knack for the unpredictable-a true prodigy. How could Nathalie ever be a match for

assistant could only

a text from Nathan: [Hey, up for

work enthusiast she was, she didn't

by my place to pick me

boss,] Nathalie responded

waiting

[Okay, be there soon.]

security guards gave her a curious look but greeted her with friendly smiles as they opened the gate. As her car rolled away, she caught snippets of their hushed conversation.

fit to be

jackpot for her. Heard he spent a fortune just to keep her

expression turned sour. She reversed the car, and

in front of

is strictly business. He pays me, and I work hard. Do you really think.

Swnov

guards, embarrassed, mumbled apologies, "Sorry, Ms. Nathalie, we didn't mean anything

a blow to my pride. I work hard and earn

to let it go, Nathalie drove off. The guards wiped the nervous sweat from their

she was telling the truth?"

replied the

woman with that kind of cash. There's definitely more to their

didn't

initially planned to go up and see Nathan herself. However, the guards' gossip served as a reminder. It was best to keep a bit of distance

the car

"I'm here, Nathan."

up," Nathan replied curtly, his words carrying a subtle urgency. Nathalie wanted to say more, but he had already hung

stepped out of the car, her heels clicking as she walked gracefully towards

Chapter 240

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, wouldn't

he patiently explained, "The Dawson 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 become enemies, we could easily benefit from

Dawson brothers weren't raised together, so they probably don't have a tight bond. A little divide and

your skills in the art of persuasion. Whether we can drive a wedge between those brothers might

his mother. With Cameron and his father's relationship already

assistant was caught off guard. "Mr. Nathan, you're just going

without lifting his gaze, replied, "Is something wrong? Didn't you say it was going

still needed time and effort. Then, an idea struck him. "Oh, Mr. Nathan, Mr. Mason mentioned setting you up on a date. He booked your free time... I scheduled it for the weekend." "Cancel

protested, "the lady Mr. Mason's introducing you to comes from a notable family. Can't you see his intent? He wants to find you a supportive

look. "Do I have to get married for business gains? Cancel it. I've got plans for the

Nathan, after you meet with Ms.

planning to spend the entire day with

assistant was in a bind. "You're making it tough for me. How do I explain this

honest with

argued,

Venet

older and entirely career focused. Mr. Mason won't believe there's nothing going on

asked, "You think that

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