All Chapters of Mr. CEO, Be Careful With My Heart: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

The drive back to the city was silent, but it was a comfortable one. Camilla sat quietly, her cheeks stained with a deep blush, her lips pulled into a smile. She couldn't stop thinking about the steamy kiss she and Derek had shared after she agreed to take their contract marriage forward. She remembered how her body had come alive under his touch. How his fingers had gripped her with possessive strength, his lips hot and insistent on hers. And when they broke away, staring into each other's eyes silently, their breaths mingling, it had been a magical moment. Her heart was still thudding with excitement and she shut her eyes and turned her face towards the window. "Be still, my heart." She whispered under her breath. But her excitement surged on. She had never felt this way for a man. Any man. It didn't help when Derek took her hand across the seat, his thumb gently stroking her skin. She turned and looked at him, her blush deepening when he smiled at her before turning back to th

Camilla reread the text over and over again, trying to decipher if there was a hidden message within. How was it possible that her father was still alive all these years? Didn't Nick kill him? Years back when she thought he died of a heart attack, she had conducted a funeral for him, but had not seen his dead body. She had been a mess, too heartbroken from Nick's ill treatment and abuse. Had Nick been lying about killing her father?But how sure was she about the text? What if someone was trying to lure her out? Trying to kill her, like they almost did at the wedding? What was she to do? She slowly wiped her eyes and bent down to pick the phone. The text instructed her clearly not to tell anyone. Would she be making a big mistake if she told Derek? Just then, the door opened and Derek walked in, holding a dinner tray. There was a soft smile on his face, and it disappeared immediately he saw the look on hers. "What is it?" He asked. Dropping the tray at the foot of the bed, he wal

"I want you back." Nick said without hesitation. Camilla stared at him like he had just sprouted horns. He had to be insane, she thought. Did he think she would crawl back to him just because he held her father captive? "You're crazy." She said, wrenching her arm away from his grip. "I would rather die than come back to you.""Then your father dies." Nick snarled. "You know me, Camilla. I can be ruthless if I want to be. Just one phone call and he's dead.""What did I ever do to you Nick?" Camilla yelled, her voice slightly unsteady. "Keep your voice down you bitch." Nick hissed, clamping his hand over her mouth. He cocked his head, listening for any sound that would indicate someone was heading their way. All was quiet. He slowly released her and she pushed him away from her. "You have one week." He said harshly. "One week to end your joke of a marriage and come back to me."Camilla knew it was impossible. There was no way she would go back to Nick, whether her father's life was

"You're leaving me?" Derek asked in a voice laced with panic. "I don't know what to do Derek." Camilla whispered. She walked closer to him and held his face. "I don't want to leave you, but I want to save my father.""Camilla your father is dead." Derek said quietly. "I know my words are cruel, but it's the truth. Nick just wants you back because he can't stand the fact that you've grown successful.""You don't know that." She said, dropping her hands. "I know he fed you those lies because he knows you would do anything to save your father." Derek continued. "Don't make the mistake of going back to him.""But I have to Derek." Camilla argued. "I don't want to go back to him for anything, but if it is the only way of saving my father, then I would."Seeing that she wouldn't change her mind, Derek had no choice but to change his tactics. He couldn't let her fall for Nick's trick. "I'm sorry, but you're not leaving." He said. "Derek you can't stop me." Camilla said angrily. "I don't

The night of the party flew by like mere minutes, and Camilla felt like someone on a train, watching everything slowly move past. Dressed in a luxurious silver dress with matching heels and jewelry, she drew the attention of everyone at the party, including women. The men stared at her lustfully, openly complimenting Derek for having a beautiful goddess for a wife. Derek played his part perfectly, pulling her close to kiss her, and then bragging about his perfect marriage. But even with the warm grasp of his arm around her, and the charming smile he sent her way, Camilla could see the flash of emotion in his eyes. He was still upset with her for choosing to go back to Nick, despite everything she had been through. If only he knew she had plans of her own. Only a fool would go back to Nick after everything, and she was no fool. Fortunately the party ended without incident, and the guests started leaving at midnight. The drive back to the estate was silent, with Derek's gaze focus