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."

like a wooden puppet. Anxiety flickered across his face. What would Nathalie think if she saw

as they were inside, he gently pulled away from Ashley and quickly instructed Ford, "Make sure any photos of me and Ashley holding hands tonight vanish. I can't

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

been a great 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 placate them.

and took a seat slightly off

shifted uneasily.

high regard, but

choosing Benjamin as his

was never

proud of what you've accomplished,"

be proud if I took over Rowland

darkened. "You wouldn't do that. It's your father's

be proud of my ability to lead Rowland Inc.? Or is

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