Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 842

As Nathalie's car glided down the street, everyone else quickly made way, acknowledging her as the reigning queen of the social scene. But Ashley's little compact car brazenly swerved in, causing a fender bender.

Nathalie rolled down her window to find Ashley glaring at her with a mix of envy and defiance. Her voice was laced with sarcasm, "Hey, cousin. Now that you're the city's richest woman, what kind of man is out of your reach? I've only got Nathan, my fiancé. Could you please have some mercy and not take him from me?"

Ashley was a master at the art of manipulation. She turned to Gavin with an innocent pout, "Uncle Gavin, please explain to my cousin that the engagement between the Rowland family and the Stewart family was settled long before Nathan's issues. Nathan and I are truly in love, and I ask that she not mess with our plans."

In just a few words, Ashley had painted Nathalie's intentions as something sinister. Onlookers, not knowing the real story, began to eye Nathalie with a mix of curiosity and judgment.

Nathalie was mortified, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.

a reputation; this is just more fuel for

look, muttering under her breath, "I'm not here

looked genuinely puzzled, "You're not catching feelings

turned bright

of old cases. Everyone here likes you, and honestly, we'll

called home, where

were here for some peace. Three years is

much has changed in the city. The once-dominant families have faded, and Ms. Stewart, who was once unknown, now stands at the