Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

"Nathaniel, what do you want?" Rebecca asked.

Seeing the wariness and fear in her eyes, Nathaniel smiled and calmly took a seat across from her.

"I'm not here to do anything. I just wanted to chat," he replied.

Rebecca's hands trembled subconsciously in her lap, convinced that this must be some new way for Nathaniel to torment her. If her response didn't satisfy him, he would definitely resort to violence again. Sadly, she had nowhere else to go.

Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to meet his gaze and said, "Don't forget, I'm supposed to go out to sea with Mr. Nuttall the day after tomorrow. If he finds out I'm hurt..." Nathaniel chuckled. "Don't worry. I won't lay a finger on you today."

Rebecca's tense back relaxed slightly at his words, but she still looked at him with lingering fear.

"What do you want to talk about?" she asked.

For the past few years, Nathaniel had treated her with disdain, even hatred, blaming her for the fallout between him and Damon. They rarely had these peaceful moments together. Rebecca couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

"The Preston Group is considering trying to expand our business overseas. You spent a few years in Meristate, right? What do you think about expanding there?" Nathaniel asked. Rebecca frowned. The Preston Group was struggling domestically. Blindly expanding overseas would be akin to walking into a dead end. Was Nathaniel losing his mind? However, she could only think that she didn't dare say it aloud.

think Meristate is very suitable. I believe the Preston Group should focus on developing within

you tell me about your life as a student there? It could help me gauge potential opportunities." Rebecca's heart raced. If Nathaniel found out about

classes and stayed in my apartment when I

hands curling up in her lap, Nathaniel's

Rebecca's life abroad couldn't

been as simple

claimed. After all, many

was skilled and open-minded, suggesting he send her back to entertain them

while you were abroad. Why haven't I ever seen you in contact with anyone these past

why are you suddenly asking about this? Most of my friends are in Meristate, and since

gaze turned even colder when he failed to

you hiding something from me?"

turned pale, her smile frozen

the truth. Otherwise, I'll make