Instead, Cade was met with Cameron's back as she walked away without hesitation.When Cade returned to the office, Fabian was in the middle of eating his takeout. The dish was beautifully presented and had a rich aroma.The moment Fabian saw Cade walking out of the elevator, he shot up from his seat and greeted Cade. "Mr. Carter."Cade nodded as he walked to his desk. He ordered, "Order one for me as well.""What… But Mr. Carter…" Fabian choked on his meal and coughed. He swallowed the question, "Didn't you go for lunch with Mrs. Carter?" and instead asked, "What would you like to eat?"Before Cade left, he had already settled that afternoon's work and was prepared to take the rest of the day off. Yet, he was dismissed by Cameron barely half an hour later as if he was of no value to her.Cade shot a cold glance at Fabian, not saying a word. Fabian immediately straightened up and asked in a clear voice, "What dish would you like to order?""Anything." After that, the office door
Cade replied, "My apologies, Mr. Ackerman, but I'm married. If I visit Mirabelle alone, it might harm her reputation."Victor was taken aback by his refusal. He paused for a moment and gave a dry laugh before saying, "I forgot to consider that you haven't divorced that Yorksworth woman. It must've been tough on you these two years."Cade knew that Victor was testing the waters. So, he replied without hiding anything. "Cameron is a good wife. I won't be divorcing her."Victor did not respond. He knew that he wouldn't be continuing the topic anymore. From Cade's attitude, it was clear that the hopes of him getting together with Mirabelle were slim to none. He never expected Cameron to be capable enough to secure her position as Cade's wife.After some small talk, the conversation shifted back to the day's main topic. Though it was almost certain that Victor had secured his position as president, there was still no official announcement. So, he felt uneasy. He'd also reached out to al
Cameron stared inscrutably at Cade. Just as he thought she would make another sarcastic remark, she inclined her head slightly, spat out the water that was in her mouth, and tilted her head back. She opened her mouth partially for his inspection. She was being oddly compliant.Seeing Cameron's lips and tongue up close had Cade's throat inexplicably closing up. He swallowed instinctively. Everything he said just now was a reflexive reaction to seeing how much pain Cameron seemed to be in. However, he immediately regretted it because it sounded inappropriate.Cameron didn't seem to notice his complicated emotions as she maintained her posture to facilitate his inspection. Due to her open mouth, her speech was somewhat muffled."Is it serious?"Cade quickly collected his thoughts and took a hard look. "It's a little red."The atmosphere then grew quiet. The restaurant's bright lights cast a glow over them. With each passing second of their eyes meeting, there was an undeniable te
The moment Victor returned to the Ackerman residence, Mirabelle approached him and said with a hint of pride in her voice, "Did you take care of it, Dad? I told you that Cade would help even if you didn't ask. "You could've just stayed home and waited for the notice. But, you insisted on going out rather than believe me."The sight of his daughter's proud expression had Victor taking a deep breath, as if about to say something but held back."Have you met Cameron since your return?"Mirabelle's smile faded. She curled her lips up in annoyance. "Why are you mentioning her out of nowhere? "You should get in touch with her more often to build rapport."She was practically jumping out of her skin. Her voice had cracked from outrage."Have you lost your mind, Dad? Do you want me to get along with Cameron? If it weren't for her, I'd already be married to Cade by now. You wouldn't have had to go through his secretary just to get an appointment.""Cade never explicitly agreed to take
Cameron's arrogant and domineering image was already deeply ingrained into Cade's mind. So, his first reaction upon hearing the words was disbelief. Who was capable of making things difficult for her? It would be a blessing if she didn't make things difficult for everyone else.When Cade didn't respond, Fabian assumed he wasn't planning to intervene. While contemplating the matter, he mumbled to himself, "There was so much alcohol. If she drinks it all, she might have to go to the hospital to get her stomach pumped."Cade's hand, which was reaching for his wine glass, froze midair. He shot Fabian an icy glare. "If you're that worried, feel free to drink in her place."Fabian inwardly felt satisfaction surging through him. Cameron wasn't his wife. Why should he be concerned when he wasn't the one being distracted because of her? Still, he maintained a respectful demeanor."One bottle and I'm out, Mr. Carter. Beer will do me in. But the drinks they ordered for Madam Cameron are har
Cade pursed his lips as he gazed sullenly at her, unmoving.Cameron added nonchalantly, "Don't worry. I won't hit her. We're just going to chat. If you're that concerned, you can stay and watch."Then, she tilted her head to glance inside the room, locking eyes with Mirabelle. "But I'm not sure if your precious sweetheart would want that."Cade frowned in frustration. He didn't like that he was being lumped together with Mirabelle. Also, what did she mean by "precious sweetheart"?With a grim expression, he explained, "It's not that I'm worried you'll hit her…"But the impatience on Cameron's face made it clear she didn't care what he thought. All she cared about was when he would leave. Cade swallowed the rest of his sentence with a bitter gulp.He ground his teeth together in frustration, then turned and left with no hesitation. Fabian, who was happily watching it all go down, hurried to follow."Are you just going to leave, Mr. Carter? What if Madam Cameron gets pushed around
Monica seemed touched as she stared at Cameron with sparkling eyes. "You've endured so much for our store."She had wondered how Cameron was going to find someone who could make Mr. Benson change his mind in one evening. She worried that time might be too short for any negotiations to take place. But now, she realized that the time was actually meant for Mr. Benson to sober up.Cameron knew Monica had misunderstood, but she couldn't be bothered to correct the mix-up. Just as she was about to drag Monica away, Fabian suddenly came back into the picture."I've checked the room, Mr. Carter. I can guarantee that not a single hair on Madam Cameron's head was harmed."Instantly, the atmosphere grew awkward. Cade shot him a glance, his expression sullen."Do you ever stop talking?""My apologies, Mr. Carter. That was out of line." Fabian quickly admitted to his mistake before asking, "But, have you told Madam Cameron?"Silence was his only answer."You're not going to win any girl's
The man thought Cameron was upset, seeing that she did not respond. However, he was an outsider, so he wasn't in any place to comfort her.He kept shifting around his seat nervously and said, "If you truly like him, then you should go after him boldly. "Testing him out like this would only drive him further away. Not all men may like this approach, but most men wouldn't be able to resist it. Trust me, I know."Cameron turned around and replied calmly, "Sure. I trust you. Go on now."Cameron wasn't trying to find out whether Cade liked her. She just wanted to confirm whether she could work with the Bark family. But now, it seemed as if that was impossible.Richard Elsing turned his head, one hand gripping the back of his seat as he leaned toward Cameron. Youthful energy radiated from his sharp, confident expression, adding to his undeniable charm."Such a two-timing, indecisive scumbag isn't worth your attention, my lady. Why not give me a chance instead?"He flexed his arm, sho