Noah and Camilla exchanged a glance.Jayden grabbed Camilla's hand. "I will look into your parents' disappearance. Now, let's go home."Camilla said nothing, but she didn't struggle. Instead, she looked back at Noah. "Thank you for your help, Noah."Noah shook his head. "They're family. It's only natural that I helped."Jayden sent one last look at Noah before dragging Camilla away.In the car.There was a driver present this time.Camilla withdrew her hand and stared out the window, unable to conceal her worry.Jayden glanced at her. "Camilla, we can't continue like this. Someone has started taking advantage of our situation."Camilla asked, "What do you mean?"Jayden sighed, "Don't you find it too coincidental? Someone is manipulating the situation. Your parents' sudden disappearance and the use of my car placed a huge target on my head. They want to drive a wedge between us."If more misunderstandings were added to the list, their already fragile relationship would break
At night. The people exited the research institute. They noticed the strained tension between Jayden and Camilla and grew oddly quiet. The atmosphere also felt strange because of it.Scott glanced at them and quickly averted his gaze. He took out his phone and sent the prepared email to Camilla. Once Camilla got out of the car, she saw the message from Scott but didn't click open it immediately. Instead, she glanced at Jayden. "Are we going straight for that town?""Yes." Jayden nodded.Camilla nodded in understanding and averted her gaze. It wasn't difficult to find Jackie and Jenna with Jayden's help. Camilla was only worried about Jackie and Jenna's well-being and wondered who had abducted them.The car drove for an hour before stopping in the small town. Jayden's men were already waiting there. When the men saw him, they greeted him respectfully, "Good evening, Mr. Moore."Jayden gave a curt nod. "Where are they?"One of the men replied, "They are in the inn across
Camilla pursed her lips and glanced at the inn, wondering what the situation inside was like. She couldn't make any decisions right now. Since she had chosen to believe Jayden, she would believe him until the bitter end."Alright." Camilla nodded solemnly at Jayden.Jayden turned to his men and nodded. His men immediately dispersed, surrounding the inn.Camilla clenched her hands tightly as she stared at the inn. The curtains were drawn, hiding the view inside.Just then, a gunshot echoed through the air. Everyone froze and watched the inn vigilantly.The staff paled and ran out. They stammered, "She said if you come any closer, she ... she'll kill the hostages!"Camilla grew ghostly pale. She instinctively turned to Jayden.Jayden's brows furrowed as he glanced at the staff. He signaled one of his men over and whispered to him. The man immediately went to carry out the orders.Although Camilla was standing beside Jayden, she couldn't hear what he said. She started anxiou
Camilla stared at him in bewilderment.However, Jayden ignored her and headed straight for the inn. He entered alone. Charlotte had a clear view from the inside and didn't fire the gun.She aimed the gun at the doorway, not missing any movement.The corridor of the inn was carpeted, silencing any footsteps. Charlotte's focus remained fixed on the door.The door was tightly shut, and her breath grew tense.Just then, the doorbell rang.Charlotte's breathing grew heavy, and her hand trembled. Yet, she managed to say, "Jayden, do you remember who I am?"Jayden replied, "I don't recognize your voice. How about you open the door and let me see you? Maybe that will jog my memory.""Jayden Moore! You scumbag! You're just a big liar!" Charlotte's anger flared. "I won't open the door. You'll kill me if I do!"Jayden chuckled. "I'll still kill you even if you don't open the door."Charlotte bit her lip. She changed her mind. "I don't mind dying. But are you willing to let Camilla's p
Charlotte was staring at Jayden calmly when she suddenly burst into laughter. "Jayden Moore, do you think this is the end of it since you caught me? News flash! It's not over yet! You've wronged me and my husband. I'll make you pay!"Jayden's face darkened, and he growled, "What other plans do you have in mind?"Charlotte remained silent."Take her away. Use any method you see fit. Just make her talk," ordered Jayden."Yes." Two men immediately took Charlotte away.Jayden turned to Jackie and Jenna. He walked over, untied the ropes, and removed the tapes from their mouths. He spoke gently, "I'm sorry for scaring you, Uncle Jackie, Aunt Jenna."Jenna's face was pale. "Jayden, thank goodness you are here. Otherwise, we would ...""What nonsense are you spouting? It's because of him that we ended up in this dangerous situation!" Jackie glared at Jenna.Even though Jayden had saved him, Jackie showed no signs of gratitude. If Jayden had divorce Camilla, they wouldn't have ended u
Seeing that her parents have made up their minds, Camilla decided not to say anything more. Jackie and Jenna got back into the car. After the car disappeared from her view, Camilla turned to Jayden. "Thank you."Jayden gazed at her gently. "Sweetheart, we're husband and wife. You don't need to thank me. Besides, you've thanked me many times along the way."Camilla froze, and she didn't say anything else. Instead, she got into the car. Now that the situation was over, a wave of relief washed over Camilla. Thankfully, her parents were safe. But why did Charlotte abduct them?Camilla furrowed her brows at Jayden. "What was Charlotte's motive?" It seemed like Charlotte had been planning something ever since Camilla went to the dessert shop. But how did Charlotte know she would go there? Was Charlotte targeting her or Jayden?Camilla's thoughts were a mess, but she couldn't connect the dots. Jayden smiled gently. "I'll let you know when I get to the bottom of this.""Alrigh
"You don't love me?" Jayden's voice was husky as he stared at Camilla. "You think you can just fall out of love that easily? Camilla, you were the one who seduced me. Did you think I'm just some fling you can toss aside once you had your fill?"Camilla felt amused by his words. "Jayden Moore, did I actually seduce you?"Right from the start, Jayden had treated her with disdain and belittlement. Even though he eventually developed feelings for her, he had never regarded her as an equal.She should have realized this a long time ago. His current hysteria was all because his feelings were not reciprocated. But she was once in his shoes. Yet she had never acted like a spoiled child. All of a sudden, Camilla's heart started aching.Camilla was surprised. She thought she wouldn't be hurt by this. Apparently, she still could.Jayden's chest heaved. He stared at her calm face and suddenly huffed, "Camilla, you have to love me!"With that, Jayden swooped in for a kiss. The ki
Camilla didn't expect Tanya to barge in like that. She frowned at the intrusion. "Have no one taught you any manners? How dare you barge into someone's room like that?""You slut!" Tanya glared at her and raised her hand to strike.Camilla's gaze hardened. She caught Tanya's hand, forcefully flinging it away. After that, Camilla felt weak and collapsed onto the bed. She stared at Tanya coldly. "Get out!"Tanya stumbled backward. Jealousy burned in her eyes as she stared at the bruised marks on Camilla's body. Tanya spat inwardly, "Fuck!"Then, she glared at Camilla darkly. "You think Jayden will be by your side just because he fucked you? Dream on! He will divorce you sooner or later! He's only keeping you around to fund my treatment! Camilla, you wake the fuck up!"Camilla found Tanya's hysterical shrieks rather amusing. She glanced at the bedside lamp and pushed it off the table.In an instant, the lamp shattered, the noise resonating loudly through the room. Due to the sligh