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.

stopped liking her, if their love faced opposition from the whole world, she would rather avoid that

known about your background for a long time.”

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

“You’ve been checking up on me?! Arnold, are

just wanted to know more of you!”

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 father, you have nothing to fear. If

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. What am I, how

woman! Was she trying

gasps, his handsome face

looked down, forcing 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

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

pierced by a

“Alright”

slowly drew out the badge she kept close to her heart. Clutching it tightly in her

looking intensely

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

stumbled

her waist and sealed her lips with a fervent kiss, deepening it with every second, his desire for possession

with a current of electricity as she embraced

Arnold 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 I’d really take it back. Am

Camille’s eyes brimmed with tears, her voice

that stubbornness also something you picked up

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

hesitations and fears were shattered by his unwavering choice.

my girl, will ya?

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 chance.”

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

emotions within her. Tears

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

of her neck and kissed

which was why she couldn’t make it to the Elmsworth rendezvous with Camille. Instead, she sent Arnold to pick up some clothes.

secondary, the main agenda was to create an opportunity for him and Camille to meet. Even if Cupid was willing, without sight, how could sparks of love ignite?

project proposals, delving into the profiles of corporate executives, and grappling with the group’s financial situation. Although Thaddeus was there to assist, she was still

“Ugh, I’m beat.”

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

thoughts before you’ve even taken the

is just the beginning. Once you officially take over, a myriad of tasks will await you. Then, you

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

do it; I’m going to excel. Just like when I took over K Hotel. I said rd outdo you guys

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

there. I know you and your father aren’t on

gave it to me, wouldn’t that be an over–the–top display

smile, ruffling her