Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 995

To get back at Arthur for disrespecting Morris, Nathalie didn't hold back-she

threw him under the bus with a smile. "Don't be too hard on him, Mrs. Sharp. He's just grumpy because he lost the project to me and wants to take it out on someone."

The moment she said it, both Mrs. Sharp and Arthur's faces went stiff.

Arthur had always been the golden boy among his peers. For him to lose to Nathalie meant the Sharp family would have to look elsewhere if they wanted to outshine the Stewarts.

Still in a playful mood, Nathalie shot Arthur a mischievous warning. "People who don't respect my cousin Nathan never end up well, you know."

Arthur glared at her, eyes blazing, like he might lunge across the table.

Mrs. Sharp, though rattled, kept her cool. She forced a chilly smile. "Arthur, Ashley is a lady. Letting her have the project was the gentlemanly thing to do. Good job." Her tone was anything but warm.

Morris patted the seat beside him. "Nathalie, come sit here."

the chair

watched them. The way

gentle, so obvious-softened

caught on quickly: Morris

fancied such a smart and spirited girl, maybe that wasn't a bad

was so brief, but I remember thinking how clever and charming she was. I even asked around about her afterward, and

turning just a shade more curious. "So, Ashley, is

Nathalie nodded. "Yes."

Sharp looked a bit disappointed. "And

glanced at Morris. Under the table, she

skin. He met Nathalie's eyes-there was a stubborn, fierce spark in them he'd never seen before. He guessed what she was about to do and tried to

face was a whole show in

help it-he laughed softly and gave

whatever she wanted. He'd spoil her while he

Sharp, I like him. But he hasn't agreed