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.

the headline act in the Capital. You sticking around would just be a

out a soft laugh. "Ha." His chuckle dripped with sarcasm. "He's a fool. Why are you

you want to stay alive, steer clear of your

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

he stepped

doorstep, he was soaked to the bone. He knocked, but there was no answer, and

loneliness, staring blankly at the rain cascading from

rainy day

his stepmom took him shopping, only to

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