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

Ashley holding hands tonight vanish. I can't have Nathalie getting

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

anyone else, this would have 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

slightly off

uneasily. He'd

high

choosing Benjamin as his

relationship was

what you've accomplished," Mason

replied bluntly, "Would you still be proud if I took over Rowland Inc.?

your father's company. Would

"So, your pride in me is conditional. Shouldn't you be proud of my ability

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