She managed to muster a faint smile at him. "Nathan, congrattions on getting what you wanted."


    Nathan lifted Timeless Cycle ne with a knowing look. "This? It wasn''t for me. My friend loves it, so I bought it for her."


    Benjamin, standing nearby, snorted, "Nathan, since when did you have a friend?"


    Nathan''s eyes softened as they met Nellie''s.


    Suddenly, it clicked for Nellie why Nathan had made a bid for Timeless Cycle. Her eyes widened in shock-it was such a pricey gift, and he intended to give it to her.


    However, epting such a valuable present without earning it didn''t sit right with her.


    "Nathan, this ne means the world to me. I''d like to buy it from you. I can''t pay right now, but I''m willing to write you an IOU and pay it back over my lifetime," Nellie insisted, determined not to owe Nathan any favors.


    To her surprise, Nathan gave her a sly wink. "Nellie, if you really want this ne, drop by my office sometime, and we can work out a deal."


    Nellie nodded eagerly.


    But Cameron intervened, stepping in front of Nellie and taking it upon himself to decline Nathan''s offer. "Nathan, my wife isn''t versed in business. If you''re keen on selling the ne, I''m open to discussing a deal. I hear you''re interested in that Eastside property?" The Eastside property was a red-hot project, eyed by all the top firms in the city, but the Dawson family snagged it. Left untouched for two years, its value had soared as Eastside thrived.


    What was once worth billions was now worth several times more. Cameron''s proposition was indeed a tempting one for any businessman.


    Worry clouded Nellie''s eyes; she feared Nathan might not resist the allure and would swap the ne for thend.


    She silently pleaded with Nathan, shaking her head, hoping to sway him from agreeing to Cameron''s deal.


    Greta added her two cents, "Mr. Nathan, Mr. Dawson''s offering you a slice of the Eastside project. You could make a killing. You should really jump on this opportunity; they don''te around often."


    Nathan''s brow furrowed. He found Greta''s condescending tone quite off-putting.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Looking down at Greta, he remarked, "Mr. Dawson''s bending over backward for this locket, all for you, Miss Greta, isn''t he?"


    Cameron didn''t confirm it. After all, both Dawson sisters were after this ne. Cameron''s attempt to please Greta while ignoring his wife''s feelings was a ssic jerk move.


    However, his silence spoke volumes.


    Nathan switched gears. "Sorry, but the Eastside property doesn''t catch my eye. So, Mr. Dawson, I''m going to make a deal with Miss Nellie."


    Cameron was stunned. "Why?" He couldn''t wrap his head around why Nathan would choose to deal with Nellie.


    Nathan leaned in close to Cameron, whispering, "Mr. Dawson, women are the easiest to fool."


    Cameron, missing Nathan''s sarcasm, kept on with his advice, "Mr. Nathan, even though Nellie married into the Dawson family, we won''t fund her business ventures. If you think you can tap into the Dawson wealth through her, you''re barking up the wrong tree."