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

them. The way Morris

gentle, so obvious-softened Mrs. Sharp's frosty

quickly: Morris was clearly interested

and spirited girl,

time I met Ashley, it was so brief, but I remember thinking how clever and

paused, her tone turning just a shade more curious. "So, Ashley, is there

Nathalie nodded. "Yes."

a bit disappointed. "And who's the lucky young

glanced at Morris. Under the table, she

was about to do and tried to wriggle his hand free, but Nathalie wouldn't let go. She shot him a look that said clear as day:

face was a whole show

help it-he laughed softly and

wanted. He'd spoil

table and flashed Mrs. Sharp a bashful, sweet smile. "Mrs. Sharp, I like him. But he