Cameron stared intensely at Cade to hazard a guess on what he was up to. For the past few days, he had been chauffeured around. So, his sudden demand gave her a sneaking suspicion that he might've found something out last night and now wanted to silence her to protect his childhood sweetheart's reputation.She stared at him for a long while before inclining her head and giving him a short laugh. "Sure."It was the morning rush hour. The Carter Group building sat at the heart of the central business district. They crawled along at a snail's pace, and just a few miles short of their destination, the traffic came to a complete standstill.Cade stared at the Carter Group building ahead beyond the endless sea of red brake lights before speaking. "The Carter Group will be working with the Vargas family."His tone was flat. He had brought it up so casually that it was as if it was a matter that suddenly came to mind.The one who tore off Cameron's clothes on the video he had watched la
Nerissa threw him hesitant looks. Her fingers were clutching onto her purse so tightly that her knuckles had turned white."There's something I need to tell you, Cade. But I don't know if it'll be appropriate for me to do so."Cade walked past her toward the elevator. "Keep it to yourself then."Nerissa was taken aback. This was not how she imagined their conversation to go. Cade had always been a gentleman. He was the type of man who could make a pig feel like a princess if he felt like it.He was far more patient with her than with others because they grew up together. There was also her relationship with Mirabelle to consider. This was the first time Cade had been this unkind to her.What surprised her even more was that this was all because of Cameron, the very woman he despised.Nerissa watched as Cade continued on his way without pausing. She gritted her teeth and quickly caught up to him."Cade, I heard that Cameron imprisoned her biological parents in a basement to retur
Monica continued to grumble until Cameron received a call from Blaire asking about how work was treating her and if she was doing well. Then, Blaire tactfully asked her about her current mental state.The display of motherly concern after so many years caught Cameron off guard. She wondered if Blaire was afraid that she would go mad and cause trouble for the family.Cameron responded perfunctorily and quickly returned to work after hanging up.They were going to host an annual party at a high-end club. Not only did they invite the store's best customers, but they also hired several handsome models to liven up the event.Monica wore a suit of her own design, looking every bit like a woman in control. It showcased her taste without overshadowing their wealthy patrons.She glanced at Cameron, whose face was bare of any makeup, and frowned. After giving it some thought, she said, "This won't do. You have to dress up. Make yourself look as beautiful as possible.""Didn't you say that
Cameron gazed upward and shot Cade a lazy smile. The look she gave him was filled with scorn and defiance. It was as if she were staring at an idiot. She turned to leave.Cade grabbed her by her arm and nearly lifted her off the ground. The pain shooting through her arm left her completely incensed."Do you have any idea what you look like right now, Cade?" She stared straight at him and enunciated every word. "You're like a jealous husband who's throwing a hissy fit for no reason."There was a dark look in his eyes as he spoke mockingly. "Jealous husband to who? You? You have a way of flattering yourself. There's not a shred of basic self-awareness in you at all.""Then who is it that's forcing me to make a choice? You're so angry that it seems like you caught me cheating…"Cameron smirked."Why don't you ask Mr. Monet what all this looks like?"Having been mentioned by name, Fabian looked incredibly distressed. He was frantically signaling to Cameron with his eyes to not mention
Cameron's words were blunt and harsh, leaving Cade laughing out of sheer rage."Are you stupid, Cameron? Others are capable of making the most out of any situation, but you somehow mess up even the best opportunities."She raised her hand and patted his chest. It looked as if she was brushing off nonexistent dust, but Cade had a feeling that she was actually wiping her hands on his shirt. She tilted her head and smiled, looking as sly as a fox."Are you saying that you're a 'good opportunity'?"He turned to look away to avoid her gaze. "You're still my wife in name.""What if I butt heads with the Ackerman family?"He turned his gaze back to her, his expression cold. "I'll find you a perfect burial ground only because you're my wife."There was a flicker in Cameron's eyes as her gaze grew unfocused."A burial ground? No, thank you. Just let me take my money to the grave. I don't want to end up a penniless spirit who still has to work even in the afterlife."She had already bou
Cameron silently cursed and turned back. Although the incident happened suddenly enough that Asher was caught off guard and had almost been dragged into the van, he was still an adult man over six feet tall and fully conscious. Even though his attackers came prepared, they couldn't easily subdue him and take him away in such a short time.She grabbed Asher's hand. The muscular man assumed that she wanted to compete with him in strength. So, he wrestled Asher away, a cruel sneer spreading on his fleshy face. With her small frame, he figured he could knock out 10 of her with just one punch.However, Cameron had no intention of playing a game of tug-of-war. She lifted her leg high and kicked the man in the face. The slim heel of her shoe hit him squarely in his middle, sending blood spurting from his nose. The man groaned in pain and let go of Asher to grab her ankle.All the massive hand managed to do was barely touch her. Before he could exert any force, Cameron swiftly grabbed h
Cameron had indeed outdone herself this time. Not only had she played the hero, but she also ended up putting herself in the hospital. She was surprised to see Cade, who had appeared out of nowhere."What are you doing here?"This was a small, unremarkable hospital. It was so shabby that Cade would never set foot here. The odds of encountering him here were practically nonexistent.He stared at her, but his gaze quickly shifted over to Asher. A cold smile played on Cade's lips as he asked curtly, "Did I interrupt your love affair by coming here? Where were you planning to go next? Are you going to check into a hotel next?"There was dead silence all around. "Have you already forgotten what I told you, Cameron?" His spine-chilling, yet aloof, voice sounded over Cameron's head. "I warned you. I'll kill you myself if you cheat on me."Asher frowned and stepped in to explain. "Ms. Yorksworth got hurt when she saved me. So, I brought her to the hospital as a way to return the favor.
Cameron didn't say a word, but she was clearly furious. She stared at the empty shoe cabinet for a short while before slamming the door shut.Diane sidled up to her and whispered, "Mr. Carter may seem rough on the outside, but he's a kind soul. "Mr. Monet has already called several times, but he's still hanging around on the couch. He definitely wants to drop you off at work and is just too embarrassed to admit it."Cade happened to overhear Diane's words when he approached. He shot her a glance. Even without him saying a word, Diane could feel a chill run down her spine and hurried away with a nervous laugh.After leaving the mansion, Cameron frowned at the sight of the person waiting by the car. He was not the household's chauffeur. Instead, he was Cade's private chauffeur. She took out her phone to make a call, but Cade suddenly bent down to gather her into his arms. Then, he carried her down the steps. The driver immediately hurried over with a wheelchair."Put me down," Ca