Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 814

Nathalie stayed cool as a cucumber, replying with a simple, "Yes." Her calm

demeanor left the other student feeling like she'd just swung a punch at thin air- her attempt to rattle Nathalie fell flat.

Not giving up, the classmate tried a new angle. "Ashley, I heard you're the CEO of Stewart Enterprise. But you're not a business major, and your resume doesn't exactly scream impressive. How do you lead employees who might have better qualifications?"

Nathalie, with her eyes closed as if half-asleep, responded casually, "Excellence is defined by leaders, not by those they lead. In my book, having a degree isn't the only measure of greatness. Some of our best folks at the company don't have the fanciest diplomas."

The classmate was left speechless, caught off guard by Nathalie's sharp and articulate comeback, especially since she seemed so mild and unassuming.

The guys, who'd been quietly letting the classmate challenge Nathalie, jumped in now that the situation flipped.

"Vivian, she's not being hostile. You know how straightforward engineering folks are-they speak their minds. Honestly, she admires leaders like you," Diego chimed in to smooth things over.

The classmate's eyes flashed with a hint of scorn, clearly not seeing Nathalie as the brilliant leader others did.

Nathalie, not one for over-the-top compliments, shot back, "Why look up to others? To me, everyone's on the same playing field. CEOs and employees alike, we're all just working folks."

A male classmate clapped enthusiastically, "Ashley, you hit the nail on the head. Managers could learn a thing or two from you."

I can't stand some

finished with a pointed look at

was baffled by the hostility. She had no beef with

isn't just among women; men do it too. It's survival of the fittest-a natural law no one can

that, Nathalie shut her eyes again, done with the

classmate was left wondering if Nathalie even understood the term "female

followed Diego to the club, she was momentarily stunned by its

It was Benjamin's club.

went straight

room, big enough

It

the reunion's theme, with a scholarly

spotting Diego, the classmates

"He's the class genius."

"And the school heartthrob."

"Every girl's dream guy."

the greetings, they teased