Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 861

"Got something you want to tell me?" Nathalie asked.

Morris gazed at her tired face, wanting to say he was leaving, but the words just wouldn't come out. Instead, he found himself asking, "Is work wearing you out? Do you skip meals because you're too busy?"

Nathalie saw the apology in his eyes and knew that Morris had pushed her up the corporate ladder because he had no other choice. If he were healthy, he'd probably want to be the one protecting her from the top.

"I'm exhausted," Nathalie admitted.

"Being at the top is lonely," she continued. "I've done some pretty regrettable things to get here."

Morris was taken aback.

Nathalie continued, mostly to herself, "I brought down that once-mighty heir, left him with nothing. Kicked my uncle's family out of Stewart Enterprise, and now they look at us like we're the enemy. And your dad—I've snatched projects from him over the years, kept him just scraping by. They hate me, calling me a she- devil behind my back."

Morris chuckled, trying to reassure her. "That's not on you. Their own greed was their undoing."

Nathalie locked eyes with him. "Are you happy now?"

Morris coughed awkwardly, "What...?"

Nathalie wouldn't let him dodge, gently turning his face to hers. "Isn't this what you wanted, putting me in such a high position?"

Morris gave a nervous laugh.

"Why?" Nathalie asked.

to understand, "Why

and couldn't protect her anymore, so he had to teach her the harsh truths

things you could've handled easily, so why make me

excuse, "Well, I'm not exactly in shape to

give up, "Don't forget, I'm missing a

feeling a chill run through

for you, maybe

eyes glistened with emotion,

at her anger...

just couldn't bring

Nathalie's phone rang,

up from the bedside table

Nathalie answered, hearing

sheepish

voice, "Vivian, you and

Suo coln's

down for a

snack."

Nathalie replied hoarsely, "Okay."

couldn't help but

worried he'd take advantage of