The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow

Nancy raised an eyebrow, not even bothering to respond.

"I don't agree," said Judson, springing up from the couch, his face a canvas of

disapproval.

His gaze flicked over to Ramona, a warning glinting in his eyes.

Anyone else might have backed down, but Ramona just smiled. "If you're worried, why don't you come along?"

Judson's eyes flashed. She was doing this on purpose.

Of course, he wanted to go with Nancy. But what if Malcolm came looking for Ramona?

The thought of it made Judson's eyes redden. He turned to Nancy, pleading, "Nancy, what if you go to the party and someone tries to steal you away?"

"Impossible," Nancy replied, cutting him off. "Besides, all the investors are women, and tomorrow night's event is just business."

Then she switched gears. "How about you wait for me in the car? Would that work?"

Judson didn't hesitate, nodding quickly. "Of course, I could rush in if anything happens."

Ramona couldn't resist teasing. "Judson, could you give me a ride home tomorrow too?" She seemed sure he wouldn't refuse in front of Nancy.

Getting Evergreen Global to play chauffeur? Unthinkable in the past.

As expected, Judson turned to Nancy with puppy-dog eyes. "I'll take Ramona home only if Nancy says so."

Nancy gazed at Judson, seeing through his shy demeanor. "..."

Ramona burst into laughter, patting Nancy's shoulder. "Girl, you've got him well- trained. Go on, the lovebirds should head home. You've been working too hard lately."

Nancy wanted to correct Ramona's misunderstanding but hesitated.

"Great, Nancy, let's go home. You've been burning the midnight oil, and it's taken a toll. If you don't care for yourself, I will." Judson wrapped an arm possessively around Nancy's waist, leaving her no room to protest.

Nancy sighed, turning to Ramona. "You should rest too. You've been pushing yourself."

Ramona nodded with a smile. "I will."

With that, Nancy and Judson walked away, leaving Ramona standing

there, a mix of emotions on her face.

Her phone buzzed in her pocket.

She answered, "What's up?"

"There's a party tomorrow night. I want my fiancée there," Malcolm's voice purred through the line.

Ramona raised an eyebrow. "Sorry, I've already got plans. You're a bit late."

"You invited Lena?"

"Yep. Mr. Buchanan, maybe next time," Ramona replied lazily, hanging up before he could say more.noveldrama

Meanwhile, Malcolm's smile vanished as he listened to the dial tone.

Lilly, watching him, fumed. "Why does Ramona keep turning you down? What, is she interested in Lena now?"

"It doesn't matter if she likes Lena not. What's important is that Ramona doesn't want this

arrangement," Malcolm said yel.ne

Lilly's eyes widened. "Are you sure?"

She didn't need Malcolm to answer. His expression said it all.

Lilly clenched her fists, her face twisted with frustration. "No, Ramona must marry you. Evergreen Global already favors that bastard

Judson. If you lose the Iverson

family's support, how will you

compete with him?"

Malcolm knew all too well, his face growing darker.

Lilly's eyes gleamed with a frosty determination. "Deal with Lena, show Ramona

the consequences of refusing this alliance."

Malcolm pondered her words. "Mother, aren't you worried Judson might retaliate?"