Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 249

Chapter 249

After the dinner party, Ashley playfully tugged on Nathan's sleeve, pouting just a bit. "Nathan, can | ride with

you?" Nathan's face was as unreadable as a poker face.

Nathalie just shook her head, a bit exasperated. In another life, Nathan and Ashley had been the picture-perfect

couple, gracing TV interviews hand-in-hand and winning over everyone's hearts. But this taround, Ashley

seemed to be doing all the chasing. Seeing Nathan's cluelessness, Nathalie jumped in to smooth things over.

"Ashley, why don't you join us in the car?"

Ashley's face lit up, "Thanks a bunch!" She wasted no tand hopped into the back seat.

Nathan appeared indifferent. He headed straight for the driver's seat, leaving Ashley's smile hanging. Nathalie

quickly dashed over, whispering, "Isn't it a bit unusual for a CEO to drive? Lethandle it."

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Nathan raised an eyebrow. "You sure you're up for it?"

Nathalie had just recently earned her driver's license and still felt a bit anxious behind the wheel. But she knew

how rare it was to find Regan to help and didn't want to mess up. "I've got this."

Nathan hesitated briefly, then tossed her the keys. He settled into the passenger seat.

With a deep breath, Nathalie started the car. She carefully worked the pedals, and the car crept forward like a

hesitant snail. Determined not to show any weakness, she focused intently, trying her best not to give Ashley

any reason to doubt Nathan's decision to hire her. Nathan, however, couldn't resist a little dig, "Nathalie, can we

maybe go a tad faster? At this pace, we'll hit Pulse Technologies sometnext year."

Nathalie shot him a sharp look.

Ashley, quick to notice, added her two cents, "Nathan, your assistant's driving leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe

it's tto reconsider?"

Nathan shot back, "She's not going anywhere."

Ashley's smile faded. "Why's she so special to you?"

"Because she is special," Nathan said simply.

Nathalie felt a bead of sweat on her brow. She glared at Nathan. "Stop with the games."

Nathan turned away, gazing out the window, ignoring Nathalie's frustrated expression.

Nathalie felt the need to clarify, "Ashley, please don't get the wrong idea. Mr. Nathan only hiredbecause

helped him out once. He tookon because | was struggling to find work, and he letstick around to help

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him out."

Ashley took a closer look at Nathalie. With her petite stature of about 5'3" and glowing, flawless skin, she looked

like a porcelain doll. Her large, expressive eyes gave her a youthful charm, and her face with perfectly balanced

features made her smile seem genuinely innocent. Her innocence seemed to invite protection.

An idea popped into her head,

Yet, Ashley wasn't entirely buying it, "You look so pretty. You could easily be a star, making way more money.

Why do you settle as Nathan's assistant?"

possibly to stir things up between

Nathalie and Nathan. "I know a director who would love a beauty like you. | could introduce you, and you'd land

the lead role in his next big film."