His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 676

The assistant was completely dumbfounded by the man’s suave handling of the situation.

And with Arnold’s aloof demeanor, she truly believed he was just an ordinary customer coming to pick up his laundry.

“Darling, what are you staring at with such big eyes?” Mrs. Evert gave Eunice a sharp tug.

“Mom! Look at that man. He’s drop–dead gorgeous! I’ve never seen someone so magnificently handsome!” Eunice exclaimed with the excitement of a sheltered heiress.

“Enough. You’re high society, don’t act like you’ve never seen a good–looking man before. Even the handsomest of men have only two legs, don’t they?” Mrs. Evert chided her, though she couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Arnold from the corner of her eye.

She felt like she recognized him from somewhere.

Also, his gaze on them felt so cold and sinister it sent shivers down her spine.

As the assistant pondered how to shoo away these two pests, the sharp click–clack of high heels echoed down the spiral staircase.

“Have you two had your fill of drama yet?”

Arnold’s gaze shifted to the pale–faced Camille standing not too far off, his deep–set eyes narrowing slightly.

“Mom, that wench is here!” Eunice, seeing her half–sister, was filled with disdain and animosity.

Originally, Eunice was the sole, legitimate heiress of the Evert family.

But the arrival of her illegitimate sister had somewhat shaken her standing in her father’s heart. This so–called sister was just too formidable, being not only beautiful but also incredibly talented. Camille had excelled academically since childhood and had grown up to become one of the top fashion designers in the country!

of a mother, if only her

attitude be so cold? Perhaps Eunice wouldn’t be the one

took towards them felt like she was walking with lead in her shoes.

handsome, upright, and with features so striking that they

far as

appearance of the Evert family was like the chime of midnight

reminding her that Cinderella’s dream was over.

the very least, someone with a background, a

this remarkable illegitimate daughter,

it can wait until

respect for Arnold’s presence, she couldn’t afford a full–blown confrontation. If their family scandal got out, how could she face him, or her mentor,

had struggled through the mire to get where she was today, and she did

bleak look in Camille’s eyes

fury, finally found her outlet, releasing a toxic blast of resentment. “Camille, you’ve become a well–known designer now, haven’t you? Your tone sure is grand, and your temper has grown along with it. Gone are the days when you and your mother would

didn’t recognize you, and there may have been some neglect. But here we treat everyone equally; there was never any intention to make

over, a chill spreading to her very core. “Let’s discuss this in

crossed her arms and spoke coldly, “I know you’ve grown independent and refuse to acknowledge your ties to the Evert family, but that is a part of your heritage you can’t erase. No matter how high you fly, you must always remember,

Does Camille even understand?

and stepped closer to Camille. “Camille, always remember your place, as the

on his hand standing out as his heart

her pale face, fearing that

we discuss things

determined to press the issue. “We come to see you once in a blue moon, and you throw up every obstacle to avoid us. If we don’t make

assistant, insulted, was fuming yet held her tongue due to their relationship

in Camille’s heart, laying bare her most painful aspects

Arnold remained silent.

heart aching to

one could accept

bright as daylight and eyes as clear as

hung

finest. Eunice, aren’t you about to get engaged to Mr. Almond? When the time comes,

The more Camille laughed, the more furious they became.

little wretch, she’s completely throwing

long–lost illegitimate daughter after all

until now, threw caution to the wind. Glancing at her watch, her slender eyes filled

your father wants you to design a couple of dresses for her,” Mrs. Evert said through clenched teeth,

month, and the one after that. No

turned frosty, “Camille, you would even

he to me? Even if the President himself asked, I’d