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Chapter 17: Marry me, Camilla
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Derek's hand closed over hers in a warm handshake, sealing the deal. They both stood there, silently gazing into each other's eyes, lost in their own thoughts. Derek was glad that he had finally found a way to take care of the issue. Once the entire New York knew he was getting married, there would be an uproar. It would be on everyone's lips and the news would go on for months. But definitely, it would die down. He was counting on that. As for Camilla, she hoped she hadn't just made the biggest mistake of her life by accepting Derek's proposal. If there was one thing she was happy for, it was a chance to finally have her revenge on Nick Sinclair. "So, the terms of the contract are clear." Derek voiced out, pulling her out of her thoughts. He released her hand and both of them sat down. Then he picked up an envelope and handed it to her. "Everything you need to know are in there. Feel free to ask any questions.""Were you so confident that I would accept?" Camilla asked as she op
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Derek's lips were just mere inches away from Camilla's. He could feel her breath on his face, and the sweet flowery fragrance of her cologne. Her lips were slightly parted, eagerly waiting for his. Her eyes were closed in anticipation. She looked utterly irresistible at that moment, and he could feel his groin twitching in response. She hadn't even made a move to touch him, yet his body was responding to hers. She was like a delicate flame just waiting to blaze, and he knew he would get burned if he didn't move away. To hell with all that. He wanted to get burned. His eyes slowly closed and just as his lips brushed against hers, Jeremy's voice interrupted the serene moment. The compartment dividing the driver's seat from the rear of the limo slid open and he poked his head through. "Boss, we're here." He said, then froze when he realized what he interrupted. His mouth formed a little 'o' and he quickly moved away, shutting the compartment again. Derek had already released Camil
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"Do you remember this place?" Derek asked, slowly taking off his hands from her eyes. Camilla opened her eyes finally and looked up at the tall building before her. She smiled as memories assailed her mind. Of course she remembered it. Paragon Dining. It was the place she and Derek had their first dinner, before pictures of them flooded the internet. It was a fond memory, one she would never forget. "I do." She said, smiling up at him. "But why did you bring me here?""Impatient much." He said, gently taking her hand in his. "You'll find out soon enough."Camilla silently followed him, all the while wondering what he was up to. It was a cool evening and the night air caressed her bare hands. She had on a gorgeous, black, sleeveless evening dress, with silver heels and matching jewelries. Derek, as usual, looked utterly good looking in his grey tux. He had never looked more handsome. The parking lot of the diner was deserted, just as it had been that first time. To her surprise, t
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"Get away from my wife." Derek said in a deadly calm voice. His eyes blazed with fury, his pupils dilating like black holes sucking in the light around him. Nick rolled away from Camilla, his expression one of extreme shock and a hint of fear which he tried to hide. How did Derek find their location? He zipped up his pants and stood there, trying to put on a fearsome look. "You have no business with her anymore Donovan. She divorced you. She's mine now." Derek's gaze didn't falter as he stepped further into the building. The other men backed away, their gazes flickering between him and the unconscious Craig. Two of the men brandished weapons, their eyes alert and ready to attack. Derek ignored them and walked over to Camilla who was huddled beside the wall, hugging her body and trembling. When his gaze fell on her ripped dress and the bloody bruise on her face, something snapped within him. As he crouched before her, Nick moved and grabbed his shoulder, pulling him back vici
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Derek's handsome face was a mask of fury as he pressed down on the accelerator, zipping through the highway at top speed. Jaws clenched tightly, knuckles white from his hard grasp around the wheel, he navigated through the busy road, swerving occasionally into different lanes. As he drove, his gaze lowered to his cellphone. The red icon was still on the move, and there was quite a distance between him and the icon's location. He looked away and floored the pedal, making the sleek sports car jerk forward with insane speed. "Hold on, my love. I won't let that bastard hurt you." He murmured, his thoughts on Camilla. He should have tried harder in convincing her not to go. He had been so annoyed when she chose to go back to her him. Even when he knew she was going back to him because of her father, it didn't stop him from feeling a bit jealous. And now she was in danger. If anything happened to her, he would never forgive himself. He cast one last look at his cellphone before taking
