Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 387

Nathan turned around, his eyes dark and mysterious as he glanced toward the study. "Benjamin, why should I trust anything you say?"

With a smug grin, Benjamin replied, "Grandpa's got this book of business secrets tucked away in his safe. It's got all the key info about the Rowland family's enterprises. I swing by Grandpa's study every week for 'lessons.' The truth is, he's been grooming me for the business world. Tell me, Nathan, has Grandpa ever mentioned that book to you?" Nathan nodded silently. "Thanks for letting me know," he said quietly. But then he muttered under his breath, "Idiot."

Back in his room, Nathan slumped onto the couch, feeling utterly drained. Deep down, he'd always known that things with the Rowland family would end up like this. But he'd been fooling himself, trying to hang onto the fantasy of family love. He craved it so much. He packed his bags, and as he was about to leave, it hit him how few things he really had. It was like he knew all along he was just a guest.

As he dragged his suitcase to the door, he bumped into Gavin.

"Nathan, I hope you don't hold this against us," Gavin said, pretending to be sincere.

Nathan stared straight at him, his eyes unreadable. He didn't say a word, but his presence was commanding. Gavin felt a twinge of fear.

now the headline act in the Capital. You sticking around would just be a thorn in his side, and soon

dripped with sarcasm. "He's a fool. Why are you so sure he would beat

If you want to stay alive,

walked away. With a casual wave, he said over his shoulder, "Tell the old man he's backed

stepped out,

soaked to

blankly at the rain cascading

rainy day

three when his stepmom took him shopping, only to vanish and leave him stranded in the

age, he was sharp enough to remember the day. He waited, but she never came back.