Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 471

Nathan casually increased the space between them, his face calm but distant, with a polite smile that never quite reached his eyes.

"Happy Birthday, Ashley," he said smoothly.

He turned to Dominick, who was standing behind him. "Did you bring the gift I asked you to prepare for Ashley?"

Dominick promptly handed over the gift. "Ashley, my boss isn't exactly a pro at picking out gifts for girls, so I chose this on his behalf. Hope you like it."

Ashley hesitated for a second, slightly irked by Nathan's deliberate aloofness. But she knew that winning over someone as frosty as Nathan would take patience and persistence.

She accepted the gift with a gracious smile. "Thank you, Nathan. I really like it."

Then, she looped her arm through his. "Come on, let me show you inside."

tensed up, feeling like a wooden puppet. Anxiety flickered across

Ashley holding hands tonight

were seated prominently in the center of the hall. Regan waved Nathan over. "Nathan, come have a chat with us

honor. But Nathan, having carved out his own successful path, no longer needed the backing of the older generation, so he felt no obligation to

an indifferent expression and took a seat slightly off to

uneasily.

Nathan in high regard, but

choosing Benjamin as his

their relationship was never

I'm proud of what you've accomplished," Mason said, trying to smooth

you still be proud if

wouldn't do that. It's your father's company. Would you really turn

you be proud of my ability to lead Rowland Inc.? Or is Benjamin the only

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