Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 868

Ashley sprang to her feet, eyes blazing like fire as she glared at Nathalie. "Nathalie, what's your deal? Do you even realize how out of line you're being? He's my fiancé, so back off."

Nathalie stayed cool, pouring herself a glass of wine. Just as she was about to take a sip, Morris leaned forward, his long, graceful fingers gently pressing down on her glass.

"Don't drink," he said softly.

Nathalie gave a wry smile, meeting his gaze. "Why don't you go ahead and tell her about us?"

Morris replied, "Since when do we need to explain our business to anyone?"

Ashley stared at Morris, her disbelief turning to shock. She'd always thought his aloofness was just part of his mysterious charm, not realizing he simply couldn't be bothered with her.

Her face went white. "Nathan, I'm your fiancée..."

Morris finally turned to Ashley. "Ashley, I make my own decisions about my life. Not even my father can tell me what to do."

His words left both Dean and Ashley feeling uneasy and exposed.

I'm the

continued, "Don't let my cousin fool you. She acts all innocent, but she doesn't love you. She's just after what you can give her, pretending to care so

frosty as he fixed his gaze on Ashley. "Do you really think I can't tell who's genuine and who's not? I don't need you to enlighten

trust me. My cousin can't possibly love you. These business people,

she's using me, I'm more than

eyes, a wave of pain washing over

after he got out. He was so starved for real love that he felt nothing but

ached with regret, wishing she hadn't given

the overwhelming sadness in Nathalie's eyes. It nearly broke him. How could he stand by? He needed to put an end

her dreams of marrying Morris shattering. She'd always

a white dress, walking down the aisle

you and she

eyed her calmly. "Ashley,

Ashley started trembling uncontrollably.

"Fate can change?"

life, you and I are destined to

refused to accept