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More like a rejection

Author: Mimi Hannah
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-03-27 17:58:52

(Star Restaurant)

Camille cut the steak with so much alacrity as if her life depends on it, “Why is it difficult to cut!” She muttered under breathe trying her best not to let her frustration show. “This damn-“

She was close to losing her mind when Xavier speak up, “Here, take mine,” He offered his food which Camille took diligently, she avoided his gaze.

“oh, thanks,” She simply said and began eating, Xavier watched her silently. He noticed. Camille has been avoiding to hold an eye contact with him neither will she start a conversation ever since they left the office or since they kissed?

“Camille-”

“Oh, goodness! You made the right choice picking this restaurant, their service are good and their food is top-notch. Well-done,” Camille quickly chipped in taking another bite into her mouth, munching fast.

Xavier was getting tired of the awkward situation, this wasn’t the type of date he wanted, he wanted to know her better, “Camille…I think we need to talk,” He started then immediatel
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  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Scandal

    NEXT Morning.(Huston Benson golf field)Author’s POVXavier shot the ball and it missed the hole and went right beside it, He rolled his eyes and went to another ball, “Shit!” He cussed and hit it till it finally went into the hole.Mike who has been standing the whole time beside him, sighed, “Are we not going to work today, sir? You’ve been playing golf since we woke up this morning, this is 12:34, Sir-““We are taking the day off. I’m not in the mood to work,” Xavier cut him off without even sparing Mike a glance.“Hmm, everything okay sir? You’ve been so moody since you got back from Camille’s. You didn’t tell me what happened, I’m quite worried as this may affect the upcoming projects we have at hand,” Mike mentioned anxiously and it made Xavier halt on his golf and turned to Mike with that kind of eyes he’s never shot him.“Are you the boss? Are the owner of Huston holdings? Why the fuck you care about that work more than me that owns it! I’m not in a good mood Mike, don’t pu

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  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Your dismissal

    Camille’s POVI picked the broccoli into my mouth and eat the food like nothing happened, “I must say Irene, Ma’am Rita is doing so well with this food,” I mumbled but Irene has been quiet since I got back home.“What’s it you want to talk about? I miss the talkative Irene,” I chipped in, I heard Irene sighed.“I’m worried about you ma’am, this rumor might take a while before it dies down, I’m scared it might cause a huge-““Irene?” I called gently halting on my meals, I made sure she and I are looking at each other before I continued, “I came home because the office is lousy, I’m home to make peace with myself…. If you keep speaking and looking gloomy like that, I’m afraid I might be really restless so please huh, just let it go, give me that smiley face of yours,” I told her and I could see her grin heartily.“Yes ma’am,” she mumbled.“That’s my girl…”“Oh there you’re Camille, I’ve been waiting for you, are you done eating?” Dad chipped in, coming to the dinning table, he place

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-04
  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Dad?!

    AUTHOR’S POV“W-what?” Kate who was behind Camille, exclaimed. Camille simply raised her hand to keep Kate under control, Camille is as shock as Kate.“Okay. I’ve heard you but remember that I won’t just sit back and watch all of you try and chase me out. Never because I did nothing,” Camille defended then swiftly she turned to look at Kate who had all sort of concern on her face.“Let’s go,” Camille instructed and took the lead, Kate trailed off behind.Opening the door ajar, “You can now get me a big bowl of noodles and spicy chicken,” Camille ordered while Kate had her mouth wide open.“But…”“Yes. I know what you are thinking..you’re thinking probably I’d be sulking at my desk right now huh? No. I’m not the weak-heart Camille anymore, this phase will pass,” Camille assured, obviously assuring herself.Kate pressed her lips together, feeling sorry for Camille and Camille noticed, “Just get it done, Kate. You know I don’t entertain such pity looks,” Camille chirped in.Kate get a h

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-07
  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Tears

    Camille stood there confused, shocked and scared. “Dad!!” She shrieked running over to him, her loud noise woke everyone in the house.“Oh Good God! What happennd?” Irene also exclaimed running over there as well, the head of staff could be seen making call to the emergency ambulance nearby.Everyone else was just shocked and wondered what could be wrong.“P-please wake up,” Camille mumbled lowly as she tap her dad gently but got no response.Her fear grew, This man means a lot to her now, she can’t lose him too?Few minutes later, the ambulance came into the building and Mr Leonard was placed on a stretcher and was carried into the ambulance, Camille followed. In a hurry, the ambulance drive away.And in a split seconds, the ambulance stopped at a nearby hospital, the doctors matched out when they received a code blue. Mr Leonard was rushed to the ER, Camille stood at the entrance with her hand getting sweaty, her hand never left each other.She paced to and fro of the emergency ro

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-07
  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Code Blue!

    (Two Days Later) Camille’s POVI scrolled down to last post and nothing had appeared on the page for the last two days, I guess they’ve taken down the scandal, but who cares? I cared less.… I looked at dad on the hospital bed, he’s been asleep for the past two days now, the doctor said he’s probably fallen into coma.‘He might take long before he wakes up and if he doesn’t respond to the treatment, we might have to perform the surgery’ My mind flashed to what the doctor had said the other day.“Dad,… please wake up,”My voice failed me as I silently cried, the door to the room slide open, instantly I cleanse my tears, Kate walked in.“Good morning ma’am,” She greeted and I simply nod as we both trailed off to where I designed as an office since I couldn’t go to work. I sat down at the desk while she stood, “Let me have the business proposal of the other marketing company? What did you call it?” I asked.“I don’t we’d need it anymore, RUN Inc reached out to the Marketing team and c

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-07
  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Cute

    (FEW MINUTES LATER) AUTHOR’S POV Camille squinted eyes opened, “Where—“ she mumbled then sits upright. Looking around , she’s still in the hospital but placed on a bed. The only thing she remember at the moment was when her father was taken away on a stretcher “My dad….” She grumbled then pull out the drip passed to her hand, she opened the door and found Xavier waiting at the entrance talking to a doctor. “My father,,, where is he? Take me to him,” She demanded and Xavier turned to her, he took her hand that’s dripping blood as a result of pulling out the needle forcefully. “Camille you’re bleeding, your father is fine. Let’s address this wound,” Xavier suggested and tried to take her back in but Camille was adamant. “I asked you a question, where is my father?” She requested while Xavier sighed. “Okay fine, he’s undergoing a surgery now. Trust me, he will be fine,” Xavier assured her with a simple smile. Camille found herself shedding tears, her heart wrecks.

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-08
  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   It won’t slip

    (Earlier that evening- Rodrigo’s building)Tiana suddenly barged into Diego’s room, “I thought you meant to ruin Camille?! Why the hell did you suddenly take down those photos?!” Tiana yelled while Diego dropped the video pads and sprang up on his feet.“Don’t you have courtesy? Can’t you see I’m playing games here? Why the hell did you barg in like that!” Diego yelled back, Tiana scoffed.“Answer my question! Are you suddenly having a second thought? Get rid of Camille!”“When did you start to give me advice huh? Tiana, don’t cross the line!” Diego snapped and Tiana folded her hand into a tight fist.“Let’s get married!” Tiana suddenly blurted out, Diego squinted his eyes to be sure he heard her right.“what did you just say?” He asked to be sure, Tiana was so determined.“You heard me, marry me and forget about Camille! She’s not worth it,” Tiana urged but instead Diego laughed out loud.“I thought Camille was kidding when she said you left the psychiatric hospital unannounced but I

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-08
  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   Hacked

    AUTHOR’s POV“Thank you Irene,” Camille said to Irene who came to the dining with a well garnished meal. “Please pass me the water,” Camille instructed and Irene gave her a jar of water.“Please help yourself, Xavier,” Camille offered Xavier and he twisted his lips.“Oh princess, can’t you at-least feed me? Be romantic,” Xavier whined making Camille rolled her eyes, Leonard laughed at his joke.“Xavier, your tricks won’t work on me,” Camille said with a snarled, Xavier simply shrugs and took a bite from the food.“I might not be playing tricks…I’m a man of my word.” Camille shook her head and pass a plate to her father, “Whatever,” she hissed and continued her food.It wasn’t long before they finished eating, Camille took the plate back to the kitchen while Xavier helped Leonard back to his room.“You should take a rest. You’ve been under stress for the past few days now,” Xavier urged him and Leonard nod.“Yeah, I know. I should take it slow now that Camille is here, I’m the only o

    Huling Na-update : 2025-04-08

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  • MR CEO’s REGRET: EX-WIFE RETURNS AS A BILLIONAIRE!   A death note?

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