Nathaniel finally understood that Reba had never intended to be with him. Her sole purpose in returning to the country was to get back together with Damon.


    He felt foolish for believing that his long–standing wish had finallye true after silently guarding her for years.


    As Nathaniel’s gaze turned icy, Reba quickly grabbed his leg. “Nathaniel, no! Believe me, I really like you now. I acted that way because I couldn’t let go of my resentment. I truly love you!”


    With a shattered leg, Reba couldn’t stand, so she crawled on the floor, tears streaming down her face.


    But instead of appearing pitiable, she looked more disgusting–her current state was a far cry from the tearful beauty she once was.


    Filled with hatred, Nathaniel kicked her away. “Reba, the thing I regret most is loving you. Just looking at you now makes me sick!”


    The pain from her shattered leg was excruciating, making her face turn pale. Still, she looked up at Nathaniel, hoping he might soften his heart.


    “Nathaniel, I’m so sorry… I know I was wrong… Please forgive me…” she pleaded.


    Without Nathaniel, she couldn’t survive with a shattered leg.


    *I’ll never forgive you. Get out! Never show your face around me again!” Nathaniel growled.


    Damon, standing nearby, watched the scene with an emotionless expression.


    Nathaniel turned to Damon, regret filling his eyes. “Damon, I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I still need to apologize…”


    If he hadn’t been blinded by Reba and made so many mistakes, he and Damon might have still been good friends. Also, he wouldn’t be in such a desperate situation.


    Damon smirked and said slowly, “You didn’t do me wrong–you did N wrong. But I have a new proposal. If you marry Reba, I’ll spare the Preston Group. What do you say?”


    If Nathaniel loved Reba so much, then he would be bound to her–living a life of mutual hatred and


    torment.


    Nathaniel’s hands clenched subconsciously, his eyes filled with struggle.


    He despised Reba so much that he wished she would just die. How could he possibly marry her?


    Yet, if he didn’t, the Preston Group couldn’tpete with Prospectus Technology and would eventually go bankrupt, leaving him with nothing.


    Reba looked up abruptly, a mix of hope and disbelief on her face. It seemed Damon still had some feelings for her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have offered her such a chance.


    After a long silence, Nathaniel appeared to make up his mind. “Fine, I agree.” Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Damon replied, “Tomorrow would be good for the wedding. Also, I don’t want her to have any chance of getting back on her feet.”


    Nathaniel’s eyes darkened with a hint of malice as he said, “I understand.”


    Damon nced at Reba with a cruel smile before turning and leaving


    With only Nathaniel and Reba left in the office, she cautiously <b>said</b><b>, </b>“Nathaniel… I…”


    Nathaniel didn’t even look at her. He called Troy into the office and instructed, “Her leg is shattered, and she won’t be able to stand again. Send her to the hospital for amputation.”