Cameron had just reached out for a handshake when he heard thest thing he wanted. "I heard your wife''s gone missing. If you need help, Mr. Dawson, I''m more than willing to lend a hand." The room fell silent, everyone''s faces morphing into expressions of shock. Then, the whispers started buzzing around.


    "Mrs. Dawson is missing?"


    Someone pieced it together. "Ah, no wonder she''s not here at such an important event."


    "So, Mr. Dawson''s sudden interest in Mr. Carter wasn''t intentional."


    Cameron felt his heart plummet into an icy void as he stared at Nathan, the source of the chaos, who wore an innocent smile. It seemed Nathan had no clue how his seemingly well-meaning words could spell disaster for Cameron. Nathan''s smile felt unusually warm, yet it sent chills down Cameron''s spine. He had no choice but to y along politely. "Where did you hear such unfounded rumors?"


    Nathan replied earnestly, "Isn''t it all over the inte? They say you''ve been too chummy with your sister-inw, and it made your wife jealous enough to leave. You went overseas to bring her home but came back empty-handed..." Cameron regretted ever asking this socially oblivious guy anything. "Mr. Nathan, you''re young and might not realize how deceptive the inte can be. I''d suggest not buying into these baseless rumors. My wife''s doing just fine in Australia." "As for my rtionship with Greta, it''s not as far-fetched as those rumors im. I simply admire Greta''s talent and n to support her as my luxury brand''s chief designer."


    Nathan feigned surprise, "What a coincidence, I''m nning to start a luxury brand too. Looks like you and I are destined to cross paths, Mr. Dawson." Cameron gritted his teeth. If it hadn''t been for Nathan''s innocent act and theirck of history, he would''ve thought Nathan was sent just to rile him up. "Who''s your chief designer?" Cameron asked, knowing full well that understanding yourpetition is half the battle.


    Nathan, without hesitation, said, "Her name is Nathalie."


    Cameron scoffed internally, "Never heard of this designer in the industry."


    Nathan spoke of Nathalie with pride, "She''s been busy with an international fashionpetition. Once she''s free, I''ll make sure to introduce her to you."


    Cameron sneered inwardly, thinking how someone so unheard of could be worth an introduction. He kept hisposure. "What a coincidence. My chief designer, Greta, will also be in thatpetition." And just like that, the rivalry between the two buddingpanies began to heat up.


    Cameron dered confidently, "Mr. Nathan, you might want to give your designer Nathalie a heads-up. Our chief designer is going all out."


    Nathan''s smile was enigmatic. "We shall see."N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    After their exchange, Cameron left, his face a stormy shade. He passed Benjamin, gave his shoulder a pat, and muttered, "Your brother''s something else. He''s managed to get under my skin with every word." Benjamin nodded, "I''ve always said not to sweat this rookie. He''s so clueless and knows nothing about getting along with others."


    Little did they know, Nathan''s lips curled into a mocking smile at that moment.