Chapter 157
“Alright then,” Greta said, knowing just when to push forward and when to hold back, which Cameron found both sensible and endearing.
He pulled her close, wrapping her in his arms. “Greta, I’m going to work my butt off to reach the top. Once I’m there, nothing will stand in the way of our love.”
Greta gazed at him with fiery determination. “Cameron, I believe in you.”
Cameron was back in the game with the resolve of a warrior. At the company’s shareholder meeting, he boldly declared, “In six months, I’m taking our new company public.”
His impressive track record still earned him the trust and support of the shareholders. Griffin noticed Cameron’s dedication, and eased up on his usual criticisms. He even made occasional visits to the Dawson family estate to reconnect with Kristina and spared no expense in scrubbing Cameron’s name clean from the tabloids.
What was once a turbulent storm in Cameron’s life was now a calm, clear sky, thanks to his wealthy father shielding him from all the chaos. Everything seemed to be moving in the right direction.
Meanwhile, Nathalie had flawlessly wrapped up her design project, and her top thirty designs were heading to production. The next big step was nailing the marketing
strategy.
Nathan showed up with a list of potential partners. Nathalie’s spirits dipped when she saw the big names at the top: the McCoy family, the Rowland family, and the Dawson family, all powerhouse conglomerates. “The Dawson family can’t stand me. They won’t work with me,” she assessed coolly.
“And your dad holds the reins at the Rowland family. He dotes on your brother, so you’re not getting any prime resources there.”
“The McCoy family might be worth a shot.”
Nathan grinned, correcting her, “Nellie, while your take is a bit one–sided, you’ve hit the nail on the head.”
Nathalie leaned in, curious. “What’s one–sided about it?”
Nathan explained, “Business is all about the bottom line, not personal feelings. The Dawson family has Cameron, the Rowland family has Benjamin, and both are running their family’s fashion and jewelry businesses. They’re not potential partners. They’re our competition. That’s the real reason we’re not teaming up with them.”
Nathalie whispered, “So, he’s my rival?”
“Yep. With the market being so tight, we’ll be going head–to–head with Cameron.”
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Nathalie’s gentle eyes flashed with intensity. “So, it’s him or me?”
Nathan nodded.
“Nathan, I can’t afford to lose,” Nathalie declared, unwavering. If she couldn’t tackle Cameron legally, she’d make sure he faced some payback outside the law.
Nathan advised, “If you don’t want to lose, there’s only one play – team up with the McCoy family.”
The McCoy family, a powerhouse with ties to both the military and business sectors, had a reputation that sent shivers down many spines.
Despite her apprehension about the politically savvy Nicholas, Nathalie was ready to face her fears and outdo Cameron.
“Is your granddad… easy to deal with?”
To score a deal with the McCoy family, Nathalie, who usually turned her nose up at
shortcuts, was now all ears, learning the art of networking from Nathan.
Sensing her nerves, Nathan reassured her, “Nellie, my granddad might be quirky, but he’s a great guy. Plus, he’s totally whipped by my grandma.”
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