Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Mick blurted out, "That hacker taunted me with a message: 'Harm my Nathalie, and you're done for.' Out of everyone here, only you, Morris, have a childhood sweetheart named Nathalie."

Morris grinned, muttering under his breath, "Idiot."

As Mick continued, he suddenly realized something and fell silent.

Morris chuckled, "True, I do have a Nathalie. But I wasn't aware that Mick had wronged her."

His smile, however, didn't reach his eyes.

Mick's expression shifted, and he said, "Ashley and I are business rivals; conflicts are bound to happen. But they're just typical industry tactics. Nathalie is too sensitive-if she can't handle the heat, maybe she shouldn't be in business."

Mick thought admitting his actions would show responsibility. He tried to play down his shady tactics as standard business practices, hoping to sway the others to his side.

But he underestimated Morris.

Morris said, "Mick, if Vincent Corporation's competitive methods are as sleazy and shameful as yours, they won't last."

By tying Mick's actions to Vincent Corporation's reputation, Morris made the company owner wary of Mick's behavior.

Mrs. Vincent was particularly concerned. "Oh, Mick, care to explain what you did to Ms. Nathalie?"

it's nothing," Mick replied

countered, "Ma'am, he's too

drilled

he couldn't

sidestepped, "I just secured the West Bay project. Stewart

a verbal agreement with the West Bay

laughed loudly, "In business, wins and losses happen.

Nathalie's

Lnét

set about losing the

, she's being petty."

"You're not to blame

sighed

chuckled softly, "The West Bay project is trivial.

deal. Nathalie wouldn't

underestimate hero

you won't own up to your shameful actions, don't blame me

"Payback?

"Returning the favor isn't too