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
At that moment, Cade's pent-up anger from the morning reached its climax. His attitude became nastier than ever. "If she wants to seek death, ask her to handle it alone. Don't drag others into it." When it came to Cameron's matters, Cade was always very irritable. He'd lose patience and would get angry exceptionally easily. Fearing that Cameron would feel sad if she heard that, Diane hung up immediately. However, she was overthinking it. Cameron wasn't bothered by it at all. She did the wrong thing, albeit with good intentions. She blurted out, "Madam…"Cameron chuckled. She was about to reassure Diane when her phone pinged. It was an app's notification sound, informing her that a payment had been received. 100 thousand dollars had been transferred to her. She was at a loss for words. She thought that it was Blanche transferring funds from her studio, so she planned to check on it only after she was done changing. However, following that were a second and a third transfer
"Oh, Paul, take me.""Calista Everhart, look at me. Who am I?" The lights were switched on. Calista's eyes widened the moment she recognized the man's face. "Lucian Northwood? What are you doing here!"Lucian held her chin with a cold expression. "If you dare to send yourself to my bed, you should know I'm not easy to deal with." "It's not what you think. I was wrong …" She tried to free herself, but it was too late. Agonizing pain consumed her the entire night. After the deed, Lucian tossed a credit card at her. But she slapped him across the face. He licked the corner of his lips and sneered. "Isn't this what you came for?"His words destroyed her, but there was no turning back now. "Lucian Northwood, I don't want money. I want you to marry me!"Three years later. Calista was watching the entertainment news at Everglade Manor. The report covered a dancer named Lily Scott, who accidentally fell off the stage. The scene was a mess. A man in a suit walked through the crowd with
"Calista Everhart, what do you mean by this? A divorce agreement?"Calista woke up as soon as she heard Lucian's voice. "Literally, a divorce."He smiled coldly. "Before you go to work, come to my office and take this trash away. I want you to be at Everglade Manor at 8 pm. Bring your luggage too." She sneered. "Lucian Northwood, are you—"Before she questioned his sanity, she suddenly understood why he was contacting her."You don't have to worry about Lily being called a homewrecker. The only people who know about our marriage are our parents and close friends. "To the outsiders, you're still the good guy willing to fully support your girlfriend's career and suffer the loneliness. Now that your sacrifice has borne fruit, everyone is happy for you." Pictures of Lucian sending Lily to the hospital had been taken and released last night. And now, Calista was bringing up a divorce. Lily would take the blame as the homewrecker if words got out.When Calista finished, she realized that
The words "living separately" squeezed Calista's heart. It was a sad and painful feeling. She could count how many times Lucian came back to Everglade Manor after they got married. It was no different from living separately."There are only three months left. I don't see the point in living together." He stared at her for a few moments. Then, he smirked. "I decide if it's pointless or not. Ask David for a two-hour break today. Bring your luggage back to the manor." "I—" A knock on the door interrupted her. David was outside. He reminded Lucian, "Mr. Northwood, the meeting will start soon."Lucian buttoned up his sleeves. "Get out."Calista remained unfazed. "Lucian Northwood, I am not going back.""You keep saying the same thing over and over." This wasn't the first time they had fought. So, he was unbothered. It wasn't the first time she had moved out, either. But it usually took her a few days before she returned. She knew he wasn't buying it and thought it was a waste of t