When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 964 Heart To Heart

Cecilia couldn’t help but feel a subtle sense of unease, the closed–off space adding to the tension in the air.

“Mr. Rainsworth, what can I do for you?” she asked.

Nicholas was filled with complex emotions upon hearing her address him respectfully. “Ceci, do I can’t compare to Nathaniel?”

Cecilia was taken aback by the question.

How am I supposed to respond to that?

you think

Noticing her silence, Nicholas softened his voice. “You saw how the meeting went earlier. I want to hear your thoughts, honestly. Don’t worry, I won’t be upset. Think of this as a heart–to–heart between old friends.”

Cecilia didn’t want to lie.

She lowered her gaze, speaking slowly and thoughtfully. “I believe both you and Nathaniel have your own strengths. For instance, you’re much more composed, not as moody as he can be. You’re also considerate, more inclined to comfort others and avoid hurting anyone, which is quite the opposite of him.”

he took over, the company was in disarray. Orion’s current scale and stability are worlds apart from what it was back then. The senior executives who now hold high positions have grown accustomed to steady profits. They’re not inclined to take risks easily. That’s why they keep

after hearing her words, Nicholas thought she

lower your head, unable to meet my gaze whenever you lied,” he remarked,

Cecilia immediately looked up, her expression earnest. “I’m not lying; what I said is the

simply didn’t

exactly?” he asked, a hint of frustration in his voice. Even now, he couldn’t grasp why Cecilia, who was meant to be his, had been snatched away by Nathaniel

I never measure up to Nathaniel? Even the woman

met Nicholas‘ gaze, she was momentarily

Nathaniel’s strengths?

for his

was surprised to find that she struggled

Nicholas listened in silence.

“Is that all?”

that’s all.” Cecilia quickly nodded

didn’t want to

remained unconvinced. “Then let me ask you what do you