Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

When Nathalie walked in, Colby's eyes lit up with a mischievous grin. His voice carried a teasing, almost rebellious note, "Well, look who decided to join us, Ms. Nathalie."

Nathalie made her way over to him.

Colby immediately handed her a drink. "Since you're here, why not have a drink?"

Nathalie took the glass but set it right back on the table.

The guy across from them snickered, "Isn't that a little rude to Mr. Colby, Ms. Nathalie?"

Nathalie cut straight to the point with Colby, "Why are you going back on your promise?”

Playing dumb, Colby asked, "What promise did I break?"

"The Harbor Point project you committed to me."

“Ms. Nathalie, tonight's just about enjoying some drinks, not hashing out business," Colby dodged smoothly.

“Come on, spill it. What did Vincent Corporation offer you?"

man across from them. "You might

you're under Mr. Jules,

his glass with a snarl. “Are you looking down

focused on Colby. "Stewart Enterprise has already handed over all the design plans for the Harbor Point project.

shamelessly, “No contract signed, no deal to

flushed with anger. "Colby, why didn't we sign the

a bit underhanded, but that's business—full

sign, we gave you the designs. Then your mom got sick, and you were desperate to start construction. You begged me for the designs, promising to sign later. But with your mom's condition getting worse, I didn't want to bother you. If my kindness is your excuse for betrayal, I've got nothing left to

a

across

"Don't sweat it, Colby. If Stewart Enterprise is out, Vincent Corporation's got your back. We're loaded, and with us, you'll never want for

be counting

Nathalie stormed off.

"Come on, Ashley, you can't leave without a

back, her voice

grin. “Playing high and mighty? You're just a used-up toy for Cameron."

what are you to

and I'll