Chapter 19
Chapter 129
The night was still and quiet. Only the stars in the night sky cast their chilly glow, keeping Nellie company. She was curled up in the corner of the balcony, her smartphone resting beside her, a webpage still open. The faint light from the screen mingled with the starlight, but it didn’t do much to brighten the surroundings. It felt like one of those nights where dawn might never come.
Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Nathan flicked on the light. Nellie scrambled to her feet, looking a bit frazzled. “Nathan, do you think I could take a break from work for a bit?”
Nathan walked over, gently tucking her messy hair behind her ear. “Why’s that?”
“My reputation’s taken a hit lately, and I’m worried it might affect you too,” she whispered.
Nathan lifted her chin, making her look up at the stars. “Even the tiniest firefly can shine beautifully. You’ve always taught me to chase the light and walk in its glow. Now that you’re in a tough spot, how can you think of backing down instead of pushing through?”
Nellie sat in silence for a moment before speaking. “I’m divorcing Cameron, and he’s bound to try everything to get back at me. It’d be better for you to keep your distance until this whole mess is over. I don’t want to drag you down with me.”
“You want me to just look out for myself? Wouldn’t that make me a jerk?” Nathan replied.
“By keeping to yourself, you can help me from the shadows,” Nellie reasoned.
Nathan’s frustration faded, replaced by a hint of a smile. “That actually makes sense. With you out in the open and me working behind the scenes, we can tackle Cameron together. It’ll add a bit of excitement to our lives. So, it’s settled. You can’t back out now.”
“Alright,” Nellie agreed softly.
Meanwhile, Cameron had been glued to his phone more than usual. Whether he was -eating, sleeping, or working, he kept glancing at the screen, feeling strangely empty when
there were no calls or messages from Nellie. He thought flaunting his relationship with Greta would make Nellie jealous, just like before. But this time, there was nothing from her–no jealousy, no anger. It was like they were strangers, devoid of love or hate.
This new Nellie was not what he had expected at all.
Kristina’s call came out of the blue. Cameron picked up, hearing the urgency in her voice. “Cameron, the Dawson family’s new Al company is about to go public. You need to lay low. Your thing with Greta is causing a stir, and your dad’s really upset. He said if your personal life messes with the IPO, he’ll pull your responsibilities.”
Cameron’s face went pale. “He has only one son, and he’s threatening to strip me of my powers? What’s the old man thinking…”
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Kristina went silent, the tension almost palpable.
She sighed, her tone soft yet heavy. “Cameron, I know you’re having a tough time. Ever since you got with Nellie, you haven’t smiled much. But this is a crucial moment. You need to think about the bigger picture. Maybe ease off seeing Greta for now and try to show a united front with Nellie…”
Cameron sounded exhausted. “Mom, Nellie and I are actually in the middle of a divorce.”
Kristina was furious. “I suspected as much. A girl from a modest background can never be suitable. She just has to stir up trouble now. Tell her not to go overboard. If it affects your future, we won’t take her back, even if she begs to reconcile.”
Cameron rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. “This time, she’s serious.”
Kristina was taken aback. “Cameron, you’re a smart guy. You know how a divorce could impact the company right now. Don’t let your dad end up hating you.” Her gentle tone felt like a weight pressing down on him.
Facing reality, Cameron reluctantly picked up his phone and called Nellie.
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