Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 686

The man's face froze like a statue made of ice, as if he'd just been hit with a blast of cold air.

The officer caught his reaction. "Why the big reaction? Do you know her?"

The man's previously stoic face flickered with life and a touch of arrogance. "She's no one important. Why are you playing messenger for her? You want me to meet her?"

"What next? Should I start entertaining every random person who wants a piece of my time?"

The officer was momentarily stunned.

"Um, well," he mumbled, trying to regain his composure.

"I'm just trying to help you out here. You've been locked up for quite a while, and no one's come to see you. Now, a rich heiress wants to visit. Meeting her might keep you connected to the world outside. It could make your time here a bit more bearable."

"I won’t meet her," the man replied, his voice firm and unwavering.

The officer looked disappointed. "Really? You don't want to see her?"

The man lapsed into an odd silence.

Did he really not want to see her?

Of course, he did.

He dreamed of seeing her.

But what good would it do?

Would he admit he was the one pulling Nathan’s strings? Or show her the face behind the sunglasses?

And then what?

Nothing.

He couldn't even begin to imagine the awful fallout.

If Nathalie discovered the truth—that beneath his polished surface lay a scarred, sinister soul—how disappointed would she be?

"I won't see her," he growled, his voice low and rough.

"Why would I want to meet a stranger?"