His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 678

As Arnold spoke, his muscular arms wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her closer with an increasingly tight grip that seemed to fear her slipping away again.

Camille felt a ticklish warmth spread through her, her voice soft; she was playfully complaining yet more of saying in a coquettish way, “You do realize you’re like a thief, don’t you? Quite perceptive of yourself.”

“Camille.”

He called her name again, his voice laced with an addictive quality that brought a rosy hue to her pale cheeks, “Actually, you’re a thief too. A thief who stole my heart.”

Camille had heard her mentor occasionally mention her family. He said she had an older brother who, despite his dashing good looks, spoke the most cheesy pick–up lines that were oddly endearing.

Now, she could see her mentor hadn’t been exaggerating.

Seeing her silent, Arnold grew anxious and turned her to face him, “Are you still mad at me?”

Arnold Ashbourne.”

The way Camille suddenly used his full name made him even more nervous, his Adam’s apple bobbing uncontrollably.

“I’m the illegitimate daughter of the Evert family; my background isn’t something to be proud of. The Evert family hassle me so frequently, it’s a wonder I find any peace. Someone like me isn’t a good match to you. Being with me, you’ll never have a day’s rest.”

As she spoke, a pain throbbed in her chest, as if she were being forced to carve off a piece of her heart, “You deserve…better. Perhaps out of sympathy or pity, you felt the need to protect me. But once the intensity fades, you’ll see. Love is just a fleeting illusion that brings nothing but trouble. With your privileged background, even if you don’t seek out nobility, you could find a lady from a reputable, well–read family. My life is full of blemishes. And what you see today is just the tip of the iceberg.”

Camille, a top fashion designer, used her flawlessly cool demeanor and her dazzling creations to mask her intense inner turmoil and insecurity.

She felt rootless, like a drifting weed, never able to proudly tell anyone that she was a child of the Evert family.

It wasn’t that she was blind to Arnold’s virtues or his genuine love for her, but the deep–seated sense of unworthiness tore at her heart day and night, forcing her to stay alert.

Arnold changed his mind, stopped liking her, if their love faced

known about your background for

out, “But what of it? I still like you; I still look forward to seeing you.”

words, “You’ve been checking up on me?! Arnold, are you letting your detective instincts take over with

to know more

her shoulders tightly, “Camille, do you think I’m doing all this for fun? I’m doing it to get closer to you, to reach your heart, to be with you! I know what you’re worried about, but it will never happen. You’re Evadne’s best friend, and she’s told me more than once how much she wants you as her sister–in–law. As for my family, and my

her chest and closed her eyes, shaking her head in denial, pushing him away with her hands on his heaving chest, “Dr. Bright is the second son of the Bright family, and Thaddeus is the CEO of the Abernathy group, both paragons among men.

stubborn woman! Was she trying

in heavy, ragged gasps, his handsome face flushing red

herself to harden her heart and turn away. “I heard from my assistant that you came to pick up some clothing? Is it because Evadne couldn’t make it, so she asked you to pick up Dr. Bright’s tailored suit? I had my assistant pack

that, there’s another thing‘ Arnold’s cold voice came from behind her, “My badge, you still have it, right? I have an important meeting at the courthouse later, and everyone needs to wear theirs. Give it back

her heart pierced by a sharp icicle of

“Alright”

badge she kept close to her heart. Clutching it tightly in her palm, then she turned around.

there was Amold, looking intensely at

As she attempted to retract her

stumbled

sealed her lips with a fervent

blurred, her body tingling with a current of electricity as she

reluctantly broke the kiss, his fingers gently tracing her jaw, a crooked smile playing on his lips. “You turned white just now, were you scared? Scared that I’d really leave, that

Camille’s eyes brimmed with tears, her voice choked with

stubbornness also something you picked up

helplessness, holding her close again, “What’s the use of the whole world being right if I don’t like it? I only love you. What I love is the best thing in the world.”

and fears

my girl, will ya?

the stars, “From now on, let me love you, cherish you, take care of you. All that you’ve lost, all that you’ve never had, let me find it for you, piece by piece. Please, give me this

of love were never Amold’s strong suit. These few lines, hard–won from his heart’s

within her. Tears streamed down her face as she

if the whole world burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, fireworks exploding in brilliant splendor.

neck and kissed her deeply, their

was swamped with work handovers from Cassius, which was why she couldn’t make it to the Elmsworth rendezvous with Camille.

was to create an opportunity for him and Camille to meet. Even if Cupid was willing, without sight, how could sparks of

grappling with the group’s financial situation. Although Thaddeus was there to assist, she was

“Ugh, I’m beat.”

man’s embrace, like a beautiful robot short–circuited, “How can there be so much to do? Did Cassius even live a human

thoughts before you’ve even taken

from someone who’s been there: this is just the beginning. Once you officially take over, a myriad of tasks will await you.

thoughts? Ha, that word doesn’t exist in Evadne’s life dictionary.”

I’m not just going to do it; I’m going to excel. Just like when I took over K Hotel. I said rd outdo you guys at Abernathy Hotel, and I meant it. Look at me now, results shining bright, huh?”

back, none can rival you; in a league of your own, my Evadne shines as the queen she is. What if I just give Abernathy Hotel

let’s not go there. I know you and your father aren’t on the best terms, but let’s not overdo

suggestion, “If you really gave it to me, wouldn’t that be an over–the–top display of ‘filial piety? It might really piss

smile, ruffling her