Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 401

Griffin sank into the couch, feeling utterly drained, and shut his eyes, hoping for a moment's peace. But no sooner had he done so than the dark backdrop of his mind was invaded by the image of his late wife.

She appeared in a white dress, her long hair flowing, and despite the lines of age on her face, she somehow looked youthful. She moved closer, her voice a ghostly whisper that seemed to echo from the underworld. "Dear husband, those who betray true love deserve to feel the pain of a thousand needles."

He let out a crazed laugh. "Oh, you always did have a strange sense of humor."

He was certain it was just a dream. After all, swallowing a thousand needles was ridiculous.

Suddenly, her youthful face aged rapidly, losing all color, and then began to swell. Griffin jolted awake, recognizing her appearance from when they pulled her lifeless body from the water.

A chill of panic washed over him. "You're gone. Why are you haunting me?"

"You scattered my ashes, leaving my soul adrift and nowhere to

at a loss for words. The thought of being haunted by such a terrifying presence every day

lied, actually pondering on ways to trap her spirit so she'd never

generous of you. Don't think I don't know what you're really up to? You're trying to lock my

but you treated me so coldly in the end. Griffin, those who act

that. As the CEO of Dawson International, I'm blessed with wealth and status. What kind of payback could possibly come my way?" The next day, Griffin called a meeting with the shareholders, trying to rally everyone to outsmart Cameron, who was blocking Dawson International's moves. "Cameron's been cutting us off from every angle. Are we just going to sit back and take it?" Griffin declared, trying to stir a

However, Cameron, once the

had

record and plenty of allies

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had thrived

his leadership, couldn't bring