Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 813

Diego wiped the sweat off his brow and said, "I'll swing by to pick you up. Oh, and maybe dress up a bit, okay?"

Nathalie teased him, "Worried I'll make you look bad?"

"Hehe, well, you know, a guy's girlfriend reflects his taste," Diego replied with a chuckle.

Nathalie quickly freshened up, adding a light touch of makeup to hide her tired look. She picked a dress from her closet, slipped it on, grabbed a purse, and headed out the door.

She waited by the entrance for Diego to arrive.

Meanwhile, a sleek black SUV was zipping down the road. Inside, Diego was with two of his buddies and a female classmate, chatting about their plans for the day.

Diego gave his friends a heads-up, "If any of you are interested in Jules's daughter, don't hold back."

One of them joked, "Come on, Diego, you're really trying to promote her. Is there something wrong with this girl?"

Diego laughed awkwardly, "Not exactly. It's just... well..."

Not knowing the full story, Diego guessed, "Maybe she had a rough breakup with

a jerk, and now she's dealing with some depression. Her dad thinks a new relationship might help."

"Why don't you go for her yourself then?"

"She's divorced, and you know I've got a bit of a hang-up about that. But you guys don't share my hang-ups."

"Is she attractive?"

at her place. Honestly, she

snapped, "She doesn't sound all that great.

her off on us? Some friend

that

laughter mingled with the

the entrance of the Stewart

by the

can make up for

then, Nathalie walked

moving with a natural elegance,

her

of vulnerability.

like an ethereal sprite

"Wow."

"That's Ashley?"

if Ashley looked like that, Diego wouldn't be offering

at Nathalie, completely taken aback. He hadn't

it was just bad

family's wealth, he was particularly

wasn't enough to win him

car and