The Heiress's Second Chance At Vengeance (Eliza) novel Chapter 272

Chapter 272 Forgiveness Is Not on the Menu

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If Eliza hadn’t lived a second life, she probably would’ve fallen for Naomi’s act too.

The way she spoke, so sincere and heartfelt, she didn’t seem like a bad person at all.

Which only made Eliza look petty and unforgiving in comparison.

After Naomi finished speaking to Eliza, she turned toward Halbert, who was seated beside her.

Raising her glass, she said, “Mr. Halbert; even though I didn’t have the luck to become your younger sister, the Sue family was always kind to me. I was the one who overstepped, because I wanted so badly to be part of your family. I didn’t expect that, in the end, I’d make so many mistakes. Mr. Halbert, this toast is for you -not asking for forgiveness, just offering my apology.”

Naomi was poised and tactful, and Nathaniel, sitting nearby, nodded in satisfaction. That’s the woman I chose.

Everything about her demeanor was just right.

Once Naomi finished, she returned to her seat, set her glass down, and poured herself another drink.

But this time, she looked directly at Nathaniel.

Her eyes were full of warmth and admiration–gaze soft, affection unmistakable–all directed at Nathaniel. “This one’s for Mr. Nathaniel. If it weren’t for him, I never would’ve gotten into the finance university or had the chance to turn my life around. Thank you, Mr. Nathaniel.”

Nathaniel was pleased by her gratitude.

If it hadn’t been for him, Naomi would still be serving drinks in some nightclub.

He stroked her hand and said, “Come on now, it’s only because you’re smart and obedient that I gave you a chance to start over.”

Listening to Nathaniel talk made Eliza sick. How could someone be so shameless? Did anyone here not know who this so–called Mr. Nathaniel really was?

And yet here he was, putting on some ridiculous, pure–hearted act.

“Ms. Rivers, look at your sister–she’s clearly apologizing sincerely. You should show some forgiveness. It’d be best for both of you to get along.”

Nathaniel was still trying to mediate between Eliza and Naomi.

Eliza, however, said nothing; the air between them grew instantly tense.

Anything Nathaniel said at that point would make things worse, but staying silent wasn’t working either.

Seeing this, Naomi quickly turned to Nathaniel and said, “Mr. Nathaniel, don’t make things harder for my sister. If she can’t forgive me, I understand. I’m not asking for her forgiveness. Didn’t we agree today was just about welcoming her and Mr. Halbert? Let’s not talk about this anymore.”

She soothed Nathaniel with her sweet tone, calling him “Mr. Nathaniel” in a way that practically melted him.

“All right, all right–whatever you say, my precious baby.”

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Chapter 272 Forgiveness is Not on the Menu

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Nathaniel gently patted Naomi’s check and finally let Eliza off the hook.

Eliza sat across from Naomi, watching her masterful performance in silence. This level of manipulation, this was just like Naomi in the last life.

It had to be true: Naomi had been reborn too.

At the dinner table, Nathaniel didn’t dare actually do anything to them.

So he kept trying to cozy up to Eliza and Halbert in subtle ways.

But neither Eliza nor Halbert gave him anything; the only reason things didn’t become unbearably awkward was because of Naomi’s constant smoothing–over.

After a while, Eliza glanced down at the time on her phone and said, “Mr. Nathaniel, it’s getting late. My brother and I have other matters to attend to, so we’ll be leaving now.”

As soon as Eliza stood to go, Nathaniel suddenly raised a hand. “Miss Jo, wait a moment!”

They’d already talked about everything that needed to be discussed; Eliza couldn’t imagine what reason Nathaniel had to keep her any longer.

“Is there something else, Mr. Nathaniel?”

“Yes, yes, there is!”

Nathaniel looked down at the time on his watch, then said, “My son is about the same age as you. He should be wrapping up his business right about now–he’ll be here any minute.”

Eliza frowned. Nathaniel’s son? Matteo?

She hadn’t expected Matteo to show up today.

He was even more dangerous than his father.

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