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.”

When 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

approached the matter with an objective perspective, but after hearing her words, Nicholas thought she was just trying

unable to meet my gaze whenever

expression earnest. “I’m

simply didn’t mention Nathaniel’s

and I each have our own strengths. What are his, exactly?” he asked, a hint of frustration in his voice. Even now, he couldn’t grasp why Cecilia,

I never measure up to Nathaniel? Even the woman I love chose

Nicholas‘ gaze, she was

Nathaniel’s strengths?

said, “He’s known for his

she spoke, she was surprised to find that she struggled to articulate Nathaniel’s

Nicholas listened in silence.

“Is that all?”

Cecilia quickly

to continue this conversation

“Then let me ask you what