Once Monica had said her piece, she dragged Cameron to the door, completely disregarding how livid Blaire looked.The crowd outside spontaneously made way for them. After all, one of them had an unapologetically sharp tongue while the other was violent and suffering from a mental illness. Neither were people they could afford to provoke.Cameron seemed to recall something once she was out the door. She turned her head, gaze piercing through the crowd to land on Asher who was leaning against the wall.When their eyes met, he winked at her before vanishing into the adjacent emergency exit."What are you looking at?"Monica noticed that Cameron was staring off into the distance. So, she followed her gaze. Unfortunately, she saw nothing of interest."It's nothing." Cameron looked away. "Let's go."Before they could get far, Cade and Fabian emerged from the lounge. With how tall they were, they quickly caught up to the women with just a few steps.There was only one part from the lo
Cameron was neither mocking him nor trying to anger him on purpose. Her words simply reflected her thoughts. She had never considered Cade as someone she was close to, so why would she confide in him?Cade narrowed his eyes as he repeatedly mulled over her words in his head. Every word grated on his nerves so much that he wanted to strangle her. A dark emotion flashed in his eyes."Get out."Cameron didn't move. A few seconds later, Cade smiled. He lifted his hand to check for the time on his wristwatch and spoke in an icy tone."I'm giving you five seconds to get out of my car. Otherwise, I guarantee that your shabby little shop will close its doors tomorrow. Not even the gods will be able to save it."Cameron wasn't fazed by his threats at all. She stared at him and asked imploringly, "Are you sure?""Get out." There were no inflections in his voice.She nodded and got out of the car without hesitation, which only made his expression more icy. It was as if someone owed him bil
Cameron took the packed food and went out under Diane's loving gaze. It seemed as if she was willing to compromise. She feigned ignorance even when Cade opened the door to the passenger seat.However, instead of driving to the Carter Group, she headed straight for her studio and pretended as if the person in her passenger seat didn't exist.It wasn't until Cameron vanished completely from his sight that Cade grew certain that she had ditched him. He scoffed and took out his phone to give Fabian a call. "Pick me up."Fabian figured that Cade had been ditched after trying to hitch a ride with Cameron when he heard the address. Otherwise, there was no way to explain why Cade would be near his wife's studio this early in the morning and needing a ride. It was only when Fabian arrived that he realized the situation was far worse than he thought. Not only had Cade been ditched, but he had also lost his driver's license.With how dark Cade's expression was, Fabian was afraid he would
Now that Cameron knew who Asher was, her disdain for him became visibly apparent. "So, what is it that you want from me?"Asher touched his nose and smiled helplessly. "Would you believe me if I said that it was all just a coincidence?"Cameron couldn't be bothered to play along and proceeded to poke holes in his lies."You weren't sent to the countryside because of your poor health. Your parents sent you abroad to live with your aunt to better raise you."Asher was taken aback. "I'm sorry…" He didn't attempt to justify his lies. After all, it was indeed he who started on false narratives.Cameron got to her feet. There was no way she could stay now that she had lost her appetite."If you truly feel sorry, please never show up in front of me ever again. Stay at least three feet away if we ever run into each other. Aside from Melissa, I despise every member of the Laurier family."It was Cameron who ordered all the food a moment ago. So, she flagged down the waiter and said, "P
Cameron responded impatiently. "I promised him your demise. I'll remarry him once you're out of the picture and use your money to buy a car and a house. We'll live a lavish life."Cade stared at her, his expression grim. "You sure have lofty dreams for someone so ugly. Even if I were to die, I'd rather donate my fortune than allow you to spend it on another pretty boy.""I won't be stopping at one. I’ll want a new toy every month. Feel free to divorce me if you don't like it." "Divorce you so you can find someone else to marry and start a new life with by forgetting the past?" Cade paused and sneered coldly."I forgot. Someone as vicious and selfish as you couldn't care less. If you had a conscience, you wouldn't have acted so ruthlessly."The studio fell silent as the atmosphere grew tense. It was as if time had stopped. Cameron suddenly grabbed the mouse next to her and hurled it at Cade's face. "Get out!"She followed it up with the tissue box, and then the cup. She th
Fabian felt as though he had been the victim of an extreme injustice. Who would want to continue slaving around after clocking out? If Cade hadn't told him to stay, he would've left a long time ago."I'll leave right away then."Cade gave Cameron a sidelong glance before frowning and saying, "You drive."Considering how she had just experienced a fit of insanity, allowing her to drive might result in both of them being dead.Cameron wanted nothing more than to be left alone. Her turbulent emotions had yet to settle. There was a vacant look on her face as she walked passed Cade and headed for the parking lot. He stopped her. "Get in the car.""No thanks. I drove here."Cade's expression darkened. "With how distracted you are, allowing you to drive is no different from sending you out to commit murder."Cameron glared at him."What? Want to bite me again?"Despite the tense atmosphere, he grabbed her by the back of her neck and somewhat roughly shoved her into the car.Cameron was too e
"Did you cause it?" Lucian asked absentmindedly."What do you mean 'did I cause it'? How could I have possibly pushed her to madness? Do you think anyone would be able to push her to the brink with the way she acts?" Cade asked in a cold tone.Cameron always adhered to the principle of using force rather than words. Over the years, the number of people she had beaten up could no longer be counted on ten fingers."People aren't machines. They'll develop mental problems if they're under too much pressure. Even machines that cost millions break down after extended use."Lucian took a deep breath and gently moved Calista's leg from his lower abdomen."Those people Cameron beat up weren't all innocent.""What about Annie? The girl who always teared up when anyone spoke harshly against her ended up with a broken leg. "Craig Whittaker contracted a disease and locked himself away to rot. Mirabelle went abroad and almost ended up with a criminal record. "The Feltner family went bankru
Cameron emphasized every word. "Hypocritical, selfish, cold-blooded, two-faced, sycophantic…"She was a woman who exhibited a distant allure. Her captivating eyes always exuded a sense of aloofness. This was especially true when she talked down to others with an indifferent expression. It made her seem utterly devoid of humanity.Not only did Asher feel uncomfortable with Cameron rattling off a string of negative descriptors, but even Monica, who was eavesdropping while acting busy, felt her heart drop.It was all over. They would need to relocate. Monica frantically calculated the costs of a new store, including the cost of renovations and the transfer fee…Asher's expression had been tense from the moment Cameron began speaking. With how unsatisfied she seemed, he had a feeling she wasn't finished. She had simply run out of words."What did my parents do to make you so hostile toward them?"What about him? He and Cameron had never even met before. Was he hated because he was