Reborn From Oblivion

Nathalie's eyes widened in disbelief. "Cameron, you said it yourself: Nina is a sensitive and fragile child. Since you took her in, you should be taking good care of her, not abandoning her. Do you think she's some pet or toy you can just toss aside when you're done?"

Cameron stood there, speechless, as Nathalie's words hit him like a ton of bricks.

"You really make me sick, Cameron," Nathalie added with disdain, walking away without even giving him a second glance.noveldrama

At the McCoy estate...

By the time Nathalie arrived at the McCoy estate, Frankie had just woken from her afternoon nap and was ready to meet her.

"Nathalie, I had James reach out to you because I wanted to discuss a business collaboration between our families," Frankie said.

Nathalie was puzzled. "Mrs. McCoy, our families have always been so close-knit. Why the sudden change of heart? Why do you want to work with me?"

Frankie replied, "The McCoy family always puts profit and future prospects above personal feelings. After all, I've got thousands of employees counting on me to keep food on their tables."

Nathalie looked bewildered, struggling to understand whether Frankie's seemingly cold and calculated approach was right or wrong.

Frankie continued, "I grew up in a family of merchants. As a kid, I read more about business strategies than moral philosophies. My mother taught me that when a woman starts a business, she must avoid being overly sentimental. Sometimes breaking trust with one to uphold commitments to many is justifiable."

Nathalie nodded, half-understanding. "Your mother had her reasons, indeed." Frankie said, "I've chosen you, Nathalie. Don't let me down."

Nathalie assured her, "Don't worry, Mrs. McCoy. Whatever benefits the main branch has offered you, our branch won't fall short."

Frankie nodded in approval.

She instructed an aide, "Bring out the draft contract for Ms. Nathalie. If everything's in order, she can sign it."

Nathalie left the McCoy estate in a bit of a daze, clutching the folder tightly. The contract had been thoroughly reviewed, and there were no issues. In fact, the McCoy had even reduced their profit margin.

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She couldn't understand why Frankie was being so generous. When she got home, Nathalie headed straight to her father's study.

She recounted everything about the McCoy family to her father. Lincoln listened quietly, then said, "Frankie's a lively character. If she truly

admired you, she wouldn't be so formal. This seems more like an act of desperation."

Nathalie's eyes widened. "I didn't exactly hold a knife to her throat."

Lincoln chuckled, "You didn't use the same tactics on her as you did with Cameron?"

Nathalie lowered her gaze, "I've always seen her as Nathan's grandma. I couldn't bring myself to treat her harshly."

"Ah, the tender heart of a woman," Lincoln mused with a laugh.

But he was puzzled too. "Since you haven't threatened her, her actions are indeed perplexing."

After a moment, a realization hit Lincoln. "Nathalie, it seems like you've got

someone influential on your side."

Nathalie's eyes widened in shock.

She had endured a lifetime of

hardship, always hoping for

someone to help her, but for a long time no one had brought herany light-until Nathan appeared.

All her warmth came from him.

Could it be him this time?