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.

his mind, stopped liking her, if their love faced opposition from the

known about your background for

help but spit it out, “But what of it? I still

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

wanted to know more of you!”

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 father, you have nothing to fear. If they aren’t open–minded, then no one in the world is. 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

woman! Was she trying to kill

breath came in heavy, ragged gasps, his handsome face

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

I have an important meeting at the courthouse later, and everyone needs to wear theirs. Give it back

stiffened, her heart pierced by

“Alright”

pocket and slowly drew out the badge she kept close to

looking intensely at her,

with tension. As she attempted to retract her hand, his strong grasp suddenly enveloped hers, pulling

off guard, she stumbled

his arms around her waist and sealed her lips with a fervent kiss, deepening it with every second,

her body tingling with a current of electricity as she embraced him, lost

playing on his lips. “You turned white just now, were you scared? Scared that I’d really leave,

get that confidence from?” Camille’s eyes brimmed with tears,

you picked up from your

world being right if I don’t like it? I only love you. What I love is the best

all hesitations and fears were shattered by his unwavering

be my girl, will ya?

stars, “From now on, let me love you, cherish you, take care of you. All that you’ve lost,

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

Camille could no longer hold back the tumultuous emotions within her.

as if the whole world burst into a kaleidoscope of colors, fireworks exploding

the back of her neck and kissed her deeply, their embrace tender and passionate.

make it to the Elmsworth rendezvous with Camille. Instead, she sent Arnold

agenda was to create an opportunity for him and Camille

project proposals, delving into the profiles of corporate executives, and grappling with the group’s financial situation. Although Thaddeus

“Ugh, I’m beat.”

woman slumped into her man’s embrace, like a beautiful robot short–circuited, “How can there be so much to do? Did Cassius

second thoughts before you’ve even taken the

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

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

cutely. “Just watch me. 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

her feisty spirit, kissing her forehead, “Looking 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 to you? You’d surely

I know you and your father aren’t on the best terms, but let’s

an over–the–top display of ‘filial piety? It might really piss Mr. Frederic Abernathy off. I couldn’t bear the thought of being responsible

out a wry smile, ruffling her