Camilla's grip tightened on the bottle of wine; her body was rigid with tension. Her long eyelashes fluttered nervously. In the hushed atmosphere of the private lounge, a collective silence fell as all eyes turned toward her, awaiting her next move. Steve didn't expect her to hesitate. "Camie, do you know who Mr. Moore is? He is the second son of the Moore family. Aren't you afraid of being driven out of Clacton if you cross him?"A mocking gaze fell on Camilla.Camilla closed her eyes and stood up. She walked towards Jayden, who was sitting in the middle of the couch in the private lounge.The women in the private lounge looked at Camilla with dissatisfaction and anger while the men eagerly waited to see how things would unfold.They were secretly sneering at Camilla. They all knew that Jayden had always kept his distance from women. He appeared gentle and polite, but he actually had a peculiar personality.They were waiting for Jayden to reject Camilla so that they could make
Jayden's eyes darkened at Camilla, whose lips were stained with the wine. He swallowed hard.The atmosphere in the private lounge shifted. Everyone was staring at Jayden and Camilla in disbelief. Jayden had always been a mystery to them. He would attend their gatherings but never actively participate in their conversations, as if he were merely an observer. But he was actually fooling around this time with a stunning lady. They all wondered if she was Jayden's cup of tea. Steve smirked triumphantly. It looked like he was right this time!… Although they had engaged in many intimate acts before this, doing so in front of everyone was still a first for them.Camilla's face turned bright red. She instinctively swallowed the wine.Jayden cocked a brow and asked, "Are you raising a toast in my honor or taking the opportunity to drink for yourself?"Camilla panicked. She was flustered and dared not meet Jayden's eyes.Jayden's voice suddenly turned colder as he urged, "Try again."
Would Jayden readily accept any women offered by Steve? Would he treat them with the same intimacy, pulling them onto his lap and demanding they cater to him as he did with her?As Camilla dwelled on these thoughts, an increasing sense of discomfort settled within her. She didn't like the melancholy she was feeling. She toyed with her fingers, and the blush on her face gradually receded to her usual cold demeanor.Jayden noticed her change but said nothing. Instead, he put on a faint smile and engaged in conversation with the others. The atmosphere in the private lounge grew increasingly debauched as the men and women present threw all sense of decency out the window. Camilla just kept her eyes lowered. She listened to their vulgar language, and her face fell.After some time, Jayden's voice suddenly rang out, "It's getting late. I'll be taking my leave."Steve was taken aback but nodded nonetheless. "Alright, take care, Mr. Moore."Jayden hummed in acknowledgment and glanced
Camilla's face grew paler. Just then, the doors to the lift opened. Camilla rushed out immediately. Jayden trailed behind her leisurely, watching her stubborn figure. His smile dropped.It was dark outside 1999. The valet had already parked his car at the entrance. Jayden got in his car and noticed Camilla standing at the front door, seemingly contemplating something. After a while, she walked over.Since they had both been drinking, they hired a driver. Camilla opened the car door and climbed in. She looked cold and indifferent.Jayden smirked. "Good girl."Camilla's face grew even colder.The car started, heading towards their destination.After half an hour, the car stopped in an underground parking lot.The driver got out and left. Camilla opened the car door and stepped out, looking coldly at Jayden.Jayden walked towards the lift with Camilla following behind him.Both of them remained silent until the lift doors opened. Jayden held Camilla's hand and trailed kisses
Camilla maintained a calm gaze as she stared at Jayden. She felt utterly drained as she muttered those words. She sneered at herself. Since Jayden saw her as nothing more than a commodity, she might as well charge him a hefty price. At that moment, her brother's treatment took precedence over everything else in her mind.Jayden seemed surprised by Camilla's sudden change of heart. He paused before reaching over to caress her face. In a deep and gentle voice, he uttered, "Camilla, you're being a bit greedy."Camilla forced a smile as she replied, "Perhaps you'll value me more if the price is higher."Jayden's eyes darkened, but his touch was still gentle. "Fine, but I have to get my money's worth."With that, he forcefully pulled her onto the bed and went down on her again.… The next day.Camilla opened her eyes and found herself in a luxurious room. She paused before quickly sitting up from the bed upon realizing that this was Jayden's apartment.She couldn't believe she ha
Camilla hesitated briefly before finally saying, "I'm fine. Don't worry.""Are you sure? It's Jayden Moore we're talking about. He didn't give you a hard time, did he?" Kylie quickly asked, still concerned.Camilla sighed helplessly. "Did you forget? He's also my teacher.""Oh, right. He's your teacher. He wouldn't give you a hard time. In fact, he might even help you." Realization dawned on Kylie, and she breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm glad you're okay. Are you still coming tonight?"Camilla hesitated and subconsciously glanced behind her. She saw Jayden walking towards her. With the sunlight on him, he gave off a gentle and elegant vibe."I'm not going," muttered Camilla.Kylie hummed in agreement. "Oh well, this kind of place isn't suitable for you anyway. Just focus on your work at the research institute. I'm tired and am going back to sleep. Call me if you need anything.""Okay," Camilla said, nodding.After hanging up the phone, Camilla withdrew her gaze and headed for t
The others were all startled by Camilla's actions and stumbled back in fear. When they took a closer look, they realized the mice were already dead.Camilla glanced coldly at Kara. "Have you finished your coursework for this week? I see that your anatomical skills are still lacking. Dissect this today. I have a request too. Make sure not to separate the bones and flesh. There should not be any blood flowing out too. Record down the cells' data. I want them by tonight!"Kara gawked at Camilla in disbelief. "Are you doing this on purpose? Do you know how many mice there are? And you want me to dissect them while making sure they don't bleed?""Yes, I am doing it on purpose. Do you have a problem with that?" Camilla looked coldly at her. "If you have a problem, consult Mr. Moore about it."With that, Camilla turned around and left.Camilla usually kept to herself and never provoked others, but that didn't mean she would tolerate injustice. She had only bent to Jayden's every will b
Camilla instinctively averted her gaze. Just then, the microwave beeped. Carefully, she retrieved the cup of instant noodles and set it down on the table. Without uttering a word, she commenced her meal in silence.Jayden only glanced at her before retracting his gaze and walking away.… In the evening. Camilla left the research institute and prepared to head over to the hospital and visit her younger brother, Nathan.Just then, someone honked at her. Camilla turned around unconsciously and saw a bright red Ferrari parked nearby. The person in the car was smiling casually at her.Camilla was taken aback. She swiftly headed towards the red Ferrari."Mr. Dashner." Camilla greeted.Simon grinned at her. "Camilla, you made it so difficult for me to find you."Camilla's eyes flickered. "I apologize for standing you up before. I haven't figured out how to talk to you about it yet."Simon hummed in acknowledgment. "Let's talk in the car."Camilla's brows furrowed. Seeing that