Chapter 198
Nathalie grinned from ear to ear. “This is absolutely amazing news! Having actors wear our clothes on the show is like getting free advertising for our brand. Nathan, let the production team know I’m happy to sponsor them at no cost.”
Nathan chimed in, “And there’s more good news.”
“Oh? What is it?” she asked.
“Word from an insider in the Dawson family is that Cameron’s fashion brand is on the rocks. After his lackluster outfit choices got slammed online during the reality show, the chairman of Dawson International has decided to bow out of the fashion scene.”
Nathalie’s face was a kaleidoscope of emotions. “I’m suddenly feeling a bit sorry for my sister,” she said, a sly grin spreading across her face.
Last night, she’d intentionally snapped a flirty moment between her and Cameron and posted it on social media, ensuring Greta would see it. Knowing Greta’s zero–tolerance policy for betrayal, Nathalie was sure it would hit her hard.
Now, with her career hanging by a thread, Greta’s fragile health was bound to take another blow.
Perfect, Nathalie thought. The life she’d once extended for her sister was now slowly being taken back.
Nathan quipped, “You seem pretty happy, Nathalie?”
“I sure am,” Nathalie replied.
Sensing an opportunity, Nathan playfully asked, “So, got any rewards for me?”
Caught up in her happiness, Nathalie agreed without missing a beat. “What do you want?”
Nathan’s eyes softened as he looked at her. “Nathalie, I want you-”
Startled, Nathalie stared at him. “Finish what you were saying.”
Nathan let out a barely audible sigh and added, “I want you to be with me forever.”
Nathalie gently patted his head. “Don’t worry, I’ll always be here for you.”
Nathan rolled his eye. Clearly, she still saw him as a young brother.
Suddenly, there was a ruckus outside.
“Where’s Nellie? Is she in there? Tell her to come out!” Patrick’s booming voice demanded.
“Who are you?” Lizzy barely held her ground.
Nathan’s face turned serious. “Nathalie, let me handle this.”
Nathalie stopped him. “I’ve got it.”
Patrick was at the door, kicking it fiercely. His demeanor was rude and aggressive.
Nathan signaled to Lizzy. “Let him in.”
Patrick saw Nathalie and Nathan and was stunned. Nathan’s presence was every bit as commanding as Cameron’s, causing Patrick’s bravado to falter.
Weary, Nathalie asked, “What do I need to do to repay you for giving me life?”
That single question seemed to shatter Patrick’s resolve. With bloodshot eyes, he accused, “Nellie, you knew your sister was in bad shape, yet you went out of your way to provoke her… Do you understand what you did? You’ve ruined her. The doctors say she doesn’t have much time left.”
Nathalie’s eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint. “I extended her life, and even if she’s about to die, she lived those extra years because of me. People should appreciate what they have.”
Patrick gaped at her in disbelief. “Everyone says you’ve changed, become cold and heartless. I thought you were just being difficult but still kind at heart. Seeing you now, I realize you’ve truly changed into someone cruel… Nellie, why couldn’t it have been you who got sick?”
