Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 48

"I'll never forget the encouragement you gave me all those years ago," Nellie said, pulling out the gift Jasmine had given her back then.

Jasmine gasped, "Was that really you?"

She looked at Nellie in disbelief. "It's been years, and you've really blossomed."

Nellie blushed. "It's all thanks to the inspirational quote you gave me back then; it helped me find my way back."

Jasmine was taken aback, her eyes welling up with tears. "Nathalie, I've always admired you. If you hadn't stepped away from this path, I believe we would have been the perfect team."

Nellie’s face turned pale. "What do you mean? I've never given up on fashion design."

Jasmine stood up, shocked. "Really? But your husband said..."

Nellie quickly realized the situation. Cameron must have been spreading lies to boost Greta's position. "Jasmine, he doesn't speak for me. I’m not giving up on my career."

Jasmine was thrilled. "That's fantastic news."

She wrapped Nellie in a tight hug. They talked about everything, from fashion design to personal interests. As a mentor, Jasmine was genuinely concerned about Nellie's life outside of work, understanding how closely personal and professional lives are connected.

Nellie casually mentioned her struggling marriage and her ambitions in business. Jasmine, deeply moved, said, "I thought Greta was tenacious despite her challenges. I wasn’t fond of her flashy style, but her determination won me over. I had no idea it was your hard work behind her success."

Nellie felt anxious, unsure if Jasmine would judge her for her personal struggles.

To her surprise, the next day, Jasmine's assistant delivered a letter. In it, Jasmine invited Nellie to become her sole protégée, suggesting she drop out of school and join her after the holidays.

Nellie gazed into Lizzy's bright, innocent eyes, which were so different from her own solitary moments by the window at night.

Nellie said, "Lizzy, go pick out a piece of fabric for me. Don’t worry about the price—just choose one you love."

Lizzy was confused but agreed. "Alright, I’ll go now."

Not long after Lizzy left, Nellie received a text from Cameron. She frowned, wondering if he was so persistant that he’d dig up her contact info.

After a moment, she opened the message.

[Nel, Cameron's hosting a celebration dinner for me tonight. I hope you can make it. I've missed you.]