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
With Cade present, Cameron certainly wouldn't have been able to hurt Nerissa with the knife. He grabbed her hand just as she reached the dining table. "Cameron…" he growled. Although no one had gotten hurt, her actions completely shattered Blaire's illusion of sisterly affection between them. Her eyes wavered at the sight of the knife gleaming coldly."Cammie…"Cameron didn't struggle. There was nothing in her gaze but cold indifference and mockery as she looked at them."What? I'm bossy? I'm vicious? I deserve to die, right? But what about you? Aren't you just as selfish? Stop pretending you don't see the animosity between me and Nerissa just for the sake of the false harmony you wish for."You're only asking Nerissa to apologize to me because she was caught fabricating rumors about me at the party. But did you ever—""Cammie!"Nerissa interrupted her with a shrill scream, fearing that Cameron would reveal the things she had done. In the past, Blaire might not have believed
Cade looked at her and flashed Cameron a humorless smile."I think you're planning on getting me killed.""That's right. I was thinking… Tch…"Before Cameron could finish, a sudden jolt of pain from her neck caught her off guard, causing her to let out an involuntary gasp. Cade had pressed his hand down on her neck.As the tips of his fingers glided across her skin, a stinging sensation spread. There was a scrape likely caused by Annie scratching her.Cade withdrew his hand to show her a speck of blood on his finger."You bite even when no one has hurt you. Who knows if you're going to eat them up now that you've been scratched.""You'd better keep your eyes open when you sleep tonight. If I lose my marbles, you'll be the first one I bite to death," Cameron said.It suddenly began to snow. Tiny snowflakes began landing on the windshield, quickly melting into water. But as more snow fell, it gradually began to pile up in a thin layer.The Carter Mansion was a distance away from
Diane was taken aback. Was that something a husband should say? She looked at Cameron curled up in bed with her face half buried into the pillow. Then, she glanced at the cold and indifferent Cade, sitting on the couch with his legs crossed. Her want to urge him to go through with the divorce sat at the tip of her tongue. However, she ultimately kept herself from saying anything by silently reminding herself that she should "persuade reconciliation rather than separation" dozens of times.Cameron let out a low murmur, likely because she felt cold. That was because she curled her already hunched body even tighter right after she finished speaking.Cade stared at Cameron, whose face was flushed from the fever. She was trapped in a deep sleep and unable to wake up. Without her usual domineering and self-centered personality at the forefront, she seemed so fragile that even a slight touch from someone would crush her.Never had Cameron ever been so helpless before. Seeing her that