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
The home had thin walls. So, their argument could be heard clearly from outside. Cade's sudden appearance had Cameron staring at him."What are you doing here?" she asked.He shot her a look of disdain. "To stop you from being beaten to a pulp?"Wilfred was still enraged. "Stay out of this, Cade. I'm going to teach this ungrateful girl a lesson."He tried to pull his hand away but ultimately failed to free himself. It was the motions that gradually calmed his agitation. His eyes were filled with a complex mixture of disbelief and relief when he stared at Cade.How could Wilfred as a father not wish the best for his children? Cade was the son-in-law he had always wanted, but Cameron had married him through underhanded methods. It resulted in the two families growing distant.He felt guilt toward the Carter family for having raised an unscrupulous daughter. That was why he never spoke publicly about Cade and Cameron's relationship, nor did he associate the two together.But if the
Cade was going to bend down to check on Nerissa. However, upon hearing Cameron's words, he seemed at a loss for whether or not he should reach out for a split second.Blaire, who was outside, heard the commotion. Since it came from Cameron's room, she assumed that Cameron had fallen over because she had trouble moving around. So, she rushed in."Are you okay, Cammie?" Just as she finished speaking, she spotted Nerissa lying motionless on the floor. "What on earth… What happened to Nerissa? Cade, call an ambulance! Wilfred! Wilfred!"Cameron interrupted Blaire's cries. "She's faking it."Blaire stopped calling out for her husband. Cameron met her astonished gaze."If you don't believe me, poke her with a needle a few times. I guarantee that she'll be jumping off the ground then."Nerissa let out a weak groan the moment Cameron finished speaking. Her face contorted in pain. She slowly opened her eyes while clutching her head. Her eyes wandered around the room before she cast a conf
Cameron seemed to be in high spirits. All her repressed sentiments made themselves known. She propped up her chin with her hand as her smile widened. Every growing inch of her grin was a clear provocation. Her glossy red lips parted slightly. Cade noticed that she was about to start something. He frowned and quickly interrupted her before she could speak."Shut up."He thought that Cameron was trying to peeve him to get back at him for the cold treatment she had experienced in the last two years."Who was it that schemed to marry me in the first place?"Cameron tilted her head back and downed the wine in her glass in one gulp. The icy liquid slid down her throat and settled in her stomach. It didn't take long for the burning sensation to spread from her abdomen throughout her body.A soft blush surfaced on her pale skin. Her eyes shimmered, vivid and charming.Cade looked at the empty glass in her hand as the furrow between his brows deepened. "Are you a pig? Who taught you t