His tone shifted to one of genuine vulnerability, "I know I haven''t put in enough effort. Just give me a bit more time. I''ll show you that you''re the most precious woman in the world. No one could ever treasure you more than I do."


    Nathalie wrapped her arms around him, tears quietly falling down her cheeks. She was truly touched. "Nathan, you don''t need to try so hard anymore. I get it now-I''m worthy, and that''s why I have your love. From here on, I won''t lose faith in myself or indulge in self-pity."


    Nathan hugged her even tighter. "That''s all I needed to hear."


    Miranda found herself awkwardly avoiding eye contact, feeling out of ce. Her once-neglected daughter had be the cherished darling of a powerful man. All Miranda could do was slip away, feeling a mix of shame and relief.


    Seeing Nathalie''s happiness made Miranda worry more about her other daughter, Greta. She longed for Greta to live an even happier life than Nathalie. But she knew Greta''s spoiled nature had worn down Cameron''s once deep affection for her.


    Greta''s future seemed dim to Miranda. Despite her ws, she was undeniably a caring mother to her own daughter. Concerned for Greta''s well-being, she would stash away the treats Nathalie bought her, saving them up to secretly send to Greta.


    She also squirreled away the pocket money Nathalie gave her, always anxious about Greta''s health and potential future needs.


    Nathalie knew all about Miranda''s little schemes but chose not to confront her. Instead, she often daydreamed and innocently asked Nathan, "Nathan, do you think if my birth mother were still around, she''d let me suffer like this?"


    Nathan would reassure her, "My Nathalie, with your beauty, kindness, sweet nature, and gentle heart, anyone would adore you. If your birth mom were still here, she''d spoil you to the moon and back." Nathalie foundfort in his words, allowing her heart to heal bit by bit. Meanwhile, Nathan''s career was taking off like a rocket.


    In just three months, he managed to swoop in and secure all the Stewart family''s projects. The Stewart family''s fortunes took a nosedive, to the point where they struggled to make ends meet and were on the verge ofyoffs.


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    Regan was livid. "Maple Company!~ Their line of business doesn''t even ovep with ours. Why on earth would they suddenly dive into our entertainment industry?"


    Dustin replied, "Dad, I''ve done some digging. All the failed bids have some link to the Rond family. If I''m right, they''re the ones who sold us out."


    Dustin then wrestled with his own doubts. "The Rond family was once our rock-solid partners, knowing our operations inside and out. If they teamed up with Maple Company, that would exin why we lost everything. But-"


    "The Rond family is suffering under Maple Company too; they should be teaming up with us against them. Why would they side with Nathan against us?"


    Something clicked in Regan''s mind, suddenly leaving him restless. "What if Nathan''s goal was to bring down the Stewart family?"


    Dustin pondered, "He could''ve made peace with the Rond family, getting them to work for him. That would make everything add up."


    Nathan''s bold maneuver against the Stewart family was altering the businessndscape and causing ripples among the major yers.


    "Dad, why would Nathan do something like this?"