Camilla went to open her suitcase. She took out the data reports from within and handed them to Jayden.Jayden took it and headed for the door.Camilla shut her suitcase. “I’m only here on an errand. Since my work is complete, can I leave now?”Camilla’s voice was icy cold. She gave Jayden an indifferent stare, hoping he couldn’t see past her disguise. When in actuality, her heart was bleeding.Everything Jayden said was like a knife piercing through her. It took all her willpower to stop her tears from falling.Due to her upbringing, Camilla was used to holding her tongue during any and all confrontations.Jayden furrowed his brows slightly. He stated indifferently, “You can only leave after I’ve finalized the results.”With that, he turned and left for the door.Camilla panicked. She recalled her mother’s words.Her brother’s surgery fee…A million dollars.The man misunderstood her, but there was nothing she could say to change his mind.Since that was the case, why can’
The room turned cold. Camilla lay on the bed like a zombie. Her unseeing eyes stared blankly at the ceiling as tears rolled down her cheeks.Her heart ached, and Camilla found it hard to breathe.Beneath all those gentleness and elegance lay a cold heart.But Jayden wasn’t at fault.It was Camilla who humiliated herself. She naively believed Jayden would take an interest in her. If not by her soul, then by her body.Regret and humiliation took root within her. Camilla turned around and pulled the covers over her. She screamed into the bed and cried her heart out.…In the evening.Camilla exited the hotel. She was planning to get some food. However, she saw a group of people standing outside the hotel.Camilla saw a few familiar faces—Jayden, Tamara, and Sebastian.Camilla observed how the others interacted with them. How close they were and how their gaze softened at each other. Camilla concluded they must be a big family.Camilla hid away unconsciously.She only came out
Camilla paused. She turned to observe a waitress. The waitress wore the same uniform as her, but the waitress was all dolled up. She attracted stares and gawks wherever she went. She would offer a charming smile when promoting the menu and meet the customer’s gaze head-on. Sometimes, she would even sit beside the customer. She wouldn’t even flinch away from unwanted touches.“I can’t do it,” stated Camilla coldly after she retracted her gaze.Harper chuckled, “I can tell you don’t belong here.”Camilla narrowed her eyes. She then picked up the menu. “You have taken a lot of my time. Would you like to buy a drink?”Harper was surprised. He laughed heartily. “You’re a strange one.”Camilla continued giving him a cool look. That was a first.Camilla was always associated with being cold and dull. She was the literal definition of those words and had gotten used to it by now.Harper took the menu and scanned through it. “Since you lent me your ears, the least I can do is buy some dr
Camilla snapped around and saw Jayden standing behind her. A twisted look flashed across his eyes. Due to the dim light, Camilla couldn’t make out Jayden’s expression.Camilla immediately jumped up. She was a bundle of nerves and couldn’t bring herself to meet Jayden’s gaze.She looked like a child who had just been caught doing something they shouldn’t have.Jayden took a step forward and grabbed Camilla’s wrist. He pulled her out of the bar. Except for a few street lights, it was completely dark outside. The cool night breeze blew past them, causing Camilla to shiver from the cold.“What are you doing, Camilla? Answer me.” Jayden stopped dead in his tracks. He spun around and sent Camilla an annoyed look.Camilla swung his hand away. She said coldly, “It’s outside working hours. It is my private business. It is none of your business how I spend my free time.”Camilla headed back for the bar.“Stop right there!” roared a low voice angrily.Camilla jumped. She turned to Jayden.
Camilla’s hands clenched into fists. She took a deep breath before saying, “I want a million dollars.”Jayden looked down at Camilla cruelly. He huffed, “Get in.”Camilla entered his car without saying anything. She was tense throughout the ride. Her heart ached, and humiliation swallowed her whole.In the end, she had sold herself.However…Camilla glanced at the man.He had put on his glasses, and his usual gentleness and elegance returned. One could not help but be drawn to him.But if they did, they would come to realize how heartless the man was. The gentler he was on the outside, the crueler he was on the inside.He was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.Back at the hotel.Camilla led Jayden to her room. The warm body pounced on her once the door was shut. Camilla tensed. Her face was forcefully turned to the side, and a set of warm lips devoured hers.The kiss was anything but gentle.It was as if Jayden was punishing her. He bit and pulled at Camilla’s lips. He was like a
“Ouch… Sebastian, why did you squish me?” Tamara’s cheeks were pressed together. She widened her eyes at Sebastian.Sebastian leaned down and pecked her on the lips. “You have something on your mind.”Tamara rolled her eyes at him. “Let go of me.”Sebastian released her. “So? What’s wrong?”Tamara rubbed her sore cheeks. “I was just thinking of Jayden. But I guess I should leave them to it. They should settle it themselves.”Sebastian hummed. “You shouldn’t have worried in the first place.”Tamara gave him a look. “What do you mean by that? He’s my cousin!”Sebastian wrapped an arm around Tamara’s slender waist. “You took matters into your own hands, and look at how things turned out.”Tamara fell silent.Things weren’t looking bright for them.Although Tamara was confused over Camilla’s apology, she felt something must have happened between Camilla and Jayden. Tamara didn’t like the weird feeling she got from this.Sebastian observed Tamara’s troubled look. He opened the do
Tamara pouted at Old Mrs. Moore. She gave Sebastian a look. “Don’t stay up too late. My grandma needs her rest.”Sebastian nodded. “We won’t. Don’t worry.”Old Mrs. Moore observed the board game with great interest. “Don’t listen to Tammy. Focus on the game.”Tamara shook her head in defeat. She left them to their own device.She went upstairs and handed out the gifts she had bought for her three children.Thomas was given a superhero action figure which he adored tremendously.Tamara bought Caleb a mountain of toys. She realized how little playtime Caleb had and decided to do something about it. He was only four years old. He deserved a normal childhood like the rest of the kids.As for Melanie, Tamara gave her some Disney princesses accessories. She even bought her daughter a beautiful dress.Tamara watched as Melanie twirled around in her dress. “How do I look, mommy?”Tamara smiled. “Melly is such a beautiful girl. I wonder who she takes after.”Melanie giggled. “You’re c
“Hello, Helena,” greeted Tamara.Helena sighed, “Tammy, I haven’t found a new lead since we lost our guy. I’m at my wits’ end. Are you free tomorrow?”Tamara gave it a thought. “I should be free tomorrow afternoon.”“I’ll give you a call then. I need someone to rant to. I’m so fucking annoyed.” Helena sounded dejected.Tamara chuckled, “It won’t be easy to solve this, or the police would have found them already. You should take it easy if nothing new comes out. Slow and easy wins the race, after all.”Helena groaned, “You’re right. I have probably taken enough of your time already. See you tomorrow.”“Okay. Bye,” said Tamara.After hanging up the phone, Helena got down from her bed to get some water. When she opened the door, she saw Selena standing outside.“Mom? What are you doing?” Helena was surprised to see Selena.Selena must not be expecting Helena to open the door. She panicked but quickly composed herself. “I brought you some warm milk. You should drink it before you