NovelFinishChapter 688 Greta stood off to the side, her tone laced with sarcasm. "Sister, I'm not trying to be harsh, but getting all worked up over a guy? You're way too caught up in this romance stuff." Nathalie, already on edge, beceven more agitated. Her eyes, red with emotion, shot daggers at Greta. "If you don't want any trouble, you'd better back off." Feeling wronged, Greta turned to Lincoln with a complaint. "Uncle, just look at her. It's really concerning." She had a sly look in her eyes, eager to see Nathalie pushed aside by her own father. But Lincoln wasn't playing by Greta's rules.
He walked over to Nathalie and gently tidied her messy hair, offering her comforting words. "Vivian, if you're upset, just let it all out. I'm right here with you." Nathalie collapsed into Lincoln's arms, tears streaming down her face. "I'm sorry, Dad..." She felt guilty for worrying him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLincoln softly patted her back. "You're my daughter; we never need to apologize to each other. Honestly, I should be thanking you for givingsomething to care about, for giving my life smeaning." Greta was taken aback.
Lincoln's tender affection for Nathalie stirred up jealousy in Greta, making her realize that taking Nathalie's place in Lincoln's heart would be no small feat.
"Uncle, Nathalie, you know he's not been well. Don't upset him like this," Greta said, trying to manipulate the situation.
She reminded Nathalie of Lincoln's health, hoping to shut down any chance Nathalie had of complaining about her to him.
But she underestimated the depth of Lincoln's love for his daughter.
Lincoln firmly addressed Greta. "I'm in great shape. Vivian, you can tellanything. We'll handle it together." Nathalie looked at her father, seeing the genuine concern in his eyes. She knew that if she played it right, father would have Greta out of Stewart Enterprises in no tthat would reveal there was tension between her and Greta.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNathalie didn't want her father to learn about her past struggles. She feared his heart wouldn't handle such a revelation.
So she decided to keep the peace. "Dad, I'm alright." Nathalie got up, composed herself, and shot Greta a fierce look, silently promising, "Try to mess with me, and you'll see what happens." Greta, undeterred, made another move. "Uncle, maybe Nathalie could use a break. She looks exhausted and could benefit from srest."
Lincoln, noticing Nathalie's weary expression, agreed with Greta's m X suggestion, "Vivian, maybe you should take your sister's advice and rest at hfor a while." Nathalie glanced at Greta, knowing she wanted her out of the way to climb higher. But Nathalie wasn't about to give in.
"Dad, I can take a break at home. But there's something you need to agree to: the mall in the south is looking for newtehants. Dawson International wants to renew their contract at a reduced rate, and I can't let that slide." Lincoln frowned. "But isn't Dawson International your brother-in-law's company?" Greta jumped in, "Yes, Uncle. My
husband's company is going through a rough patch, and they're short on funds. He hoped Nathalie would lower the rent, but she's not showing any family loyalty" This was a calculated move to rile up Nathalie.
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