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."

puppet. Anxiety flickered across his face. What would

and quickly instructed Ford, "Make sure any photos of me and Ashley holding hands tonight vanish. I can't have Nathalie getting the wrong idea." Ford chuckled, seeing his boss so jittery for the first

Mr. Mason were seated prominently in the center of the hall. Regan waved Nathan over. "Nathan,

his own successful path, no longer needed the backing of the older generation, so he felt no obligation to placate them.

them with an indifferent expression and took a seat slightly off to the side. "Grandfather,

shifted uneasily.

in high regard,

choosing Benjamin as his

was

of what you've accomplished," Mason said, trying

still be proud if I took over Rowland Inc.? That's my

your father's company. Would you really turn your back on

in me is conditional. Shouldn't you be proud of my ability to lead Rowland

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