Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 807

The last thing Nathalie said almost made her burst out laughing. If he didn't want to play the bad guy, she'd step up to the plate.

She told him straight up, "You don't need to waste your time and energy on me. No one's getting into my heart."

Diego was taken aback.

"Vivian, don't be so quick to write me off. Let's see what time has to say," he replied.

Nathalie added, "I've said my bit. You're a smart guy; I just hope you don't regret your persistence after investing so much in a lost cause."

Diego chuckled. "You're quite the honest one."

Nathalie just shrugged it off with a smile.

She had already experienced the kind of love where Nathan's entire world revolved around her. Diego's affection felt more like a half-hearted attempt, almost like he was going through the motions.

She didn't call him out on it though; she didn't want to disappoint her dad.

between their row houses. What used to be a solid

Nathalie caught sight of the scene on the other side. Ashley was lounging on a swing not too far away, and their eyes met

next to Nathalie, her expression was a

who's this?" she asked, her voice tinged with

"This is Diego, my dad's friend's

a once-over. He was good-looking, with

seemed

great together," Ashley teased with a

Nathalie's expression instantly soured.

"Ashley, cut it out."

ignoring Nathalie's warning. "Mr. Chen, my sister isn't just a pretty face; she's smart too. She's actually a protégé of the fashion bigwig Jasmine. Not many girls areas

lost. Science guys generally don't have much of a clue about the

exasperating, and she couldn't help but let out a small chuckle.

a potential rival and was eager to marry her off so she'd have a clear path

her, "Ashley, liking someone isn't about eliminating all the standout women around him.

added, “Guys like Nathan, who are