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.

Preston Group should focus on developing within the country instead,"

life as a student there? It could help me gauge potential opportunities."

not much to say. I just went to classes and stayed in my apartment when I

in her lap, Nathaniel's gaze turned

Rebecca's life abroad couldn't

have been as

claimed. After all, many

to him that she was skilled and open-minded, suggesting

must have made some friends while you were abroad. Why haven't I ever seen you in contact with anyone these past few years?" Nathaniel probed. A bad premonition surged in Rebecca's heart, making her

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

turned even colder when he failed to reveal

are you hiding something from me?" he

face turned pale, her smile frozen

the truth. Otherwise, I'll make you regret it!" Nathaniel