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?"

towards the man across from them. "You might want to ask him. He's Vincent

you're under

crushed his glass with a snarl. “Are you looking down on

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

“No contract signed, no deal

why didn't we sign the contract? You know

admit, I was a bit underhanded, but

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 say. But Colby, karma's got

a

across from

is out, Vincent Corporation's got your back. We're loaded, and with

grinned obsequiously. "I'll be counting on

Nathalie stormed off.

"Come on, Ashley, you

voice icy.

a malicious grin. “Playing high and mighty? You're just a used-up toy for Cameron." Nathalie's eyes widened as she finally understood

are you to

and I'll