"Nathan, are you interested in a partnership with our family?"


    Nathan''s phone buzzed, interrupting the conversation. He gave Regan an apologetic nod and stepped aside to take the call.


    "Hello?"


    "Nathan, it''s me."


    Nathan furrowed his brow, "Cameron? What''s up?"


    Cameron cut straight to the chase, "Nathan, business is all about who gets there first. You''ve swiped my partner right from under my nose. Isn''t that a bit sneaky?"


    Nathan let out a lightugh. "Cameron, you can''t pin that on me. You''ve been causing enough trouble that even fate had to step in. Regannding in myp was just a twist of fate. If the universe is against you, I''m just going along with it." "Nathan, don''t get too smug. Haven''t you noticed your right-hand woman is missing?"


    Nathan''s eyes turned icy, but his tone was carefree, "Oh, you mean Nathalie? She''s a bit of a klutz. Hardly what I''d call indispensable."


    The memory of her turning his romantic date into a business pitch still irked him.


    Cameron was taken aback. Despite Nathan''s dismissive words, he sensed a softness when Nathan spoke her name.


    Cameron pressed on, "Nathan, you''re not keen on losing her, are you?"


    Nathan''s hand shook slightly. "Cameron, have you kidnapped her? What do you want?"


    "Simple. I want you to back out of the deal with Regan."


    Without hesitation, Nathan replied, "Alright, I''ll do it."


    Cameron continued, "Once Regan signs with me, I''ll release her immediately."


    Grinding his teeth, Nathan spat, "Cameron! Let her go now. I keep my promises." Cameron chuckled, "Nathan, do you really care about her that much?"


    Nathan''s voice grew stern. "Yes, Cameron Nathalie means the world to me. If youy a finger on her promise you and DawsonRêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


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    Cameron was deeply shaken. He knew Nathan had a soft spot for Nathalie, but he hadn''t realized Nathan''s feelings ran this deep.


    "Mr. Nathan, do you really like and care for her that much?" Cameron was baffled.


    Sure, Nathalie was charming and talented, but her modest background was undeniable. Even though she had loved Cameron fiercely and he had hurt her repeatedly, all he felt was guilt, not love orpassion.


    Nathan was a man of immense stature and wealth, but he was treasuring a woman Cameron wouldn''t have given a second nce.


    Nathan paused before speaking slowly, "Cameron, you wouldn''t know a pearl from a pebble."


    His words wereyered with meaning.


    They poked fun at Cameron for


    failing to see true worth and hinted


    at Cameron''s own love interest, Greta, being less than desirable.


    "Nathan, I think you''re just young and naive. Clinging to a woman like she''s thest one on earth..."


    Nathan''s voice cut through, strong and unwavering, "Cameron..."


    His words came through, clear as day, "Time will show you. Letting go of Nathalie was the biggest mistake you ever made."