Chapter 110

Nathaniel was usually sharp-minded. He had once betrayed Caitlin, tricking her out of the company she had poured her heart into—Samerra. Now, the two of them sat down for a meal, having seemingly buried the hatchet. And while Nathaniel had recently done her a big favor, his guard was still up. Samantha didn't react much to Nathaniel's attempt at nostalgia. Her face stayed calm, but there was an unmistakable hint of disdain in her eyes. The look hit Nathaniel like a slap—he immediately realized he'd messed up. What woman would want to reminisce with a man who stabbed her in the back? The fact that she didn't call him out on the spot already showed incredible restraint. Nathaniel, who'd always prided himself on being calculated, hadn't expected himself to slip up this badly just because he got swayed by her looks. Caitlin wasn't the same easygoing girl he used to push around. Since marrying into wealth, she came with status and power—no longer someone to be taken lightly. Trying not to s