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.

crushed his glass with a snarl. “Are you

already handed over all the design plans for the Harbor Point project. How are you going to account for

signed, no deal to

"Colby, why didn't we sign

I was a bit underhanded, but that's business—full of tricks and traps.

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

a

across

"Don't sweat it, Colby. If Stewart Enterprise is out, Vincent Corporation's got your

obsequiously. "I'll be counting on

Nathalie stormed off.

Nathalie's hand. "Come on, Ashley, you can't

voice

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

are you to

a drink, and I'll tell