All Chapters of Ex-Wife on Top, CEO on His Knees: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The next morning, Camille woke to the smell of breakfast. Viola was already in the kitchen.Julian hadn't come home at all the night before, which likely meant he'd stayed with Kimberly and Xavier.Camille pulled out a chair and was about to take a bite when her phone rang. It was Erica.Her voice cracked with sobs as she spoke. "Cami, I know things haven't been easy for you with the Hatchers, but please, you have to help Harv this time."The words landed like a punch to Camille's chest.Erica had clearly understood what she'd been through. And yet, when she learned Camille was planning to divorce Julian, she hadn't stood by her.Camille gripped her fork tightly. Her voice came out hoarse. "I already talked to Julian last night."She hadn't done it for her family, but for herself."Then what did he say?""He said we would talk about it another time."Camille simply repeated his exact words.Relief seeped into Erica's voice. "Cami, I knew you wouldn't just stand by and do not

Camille looked up, a frown creasing her brow. "Do you need something, Mr. Hatcher?""Did you catch any news today?" Julian asked, his voice calm and unhurried."What news?" she asked, genuinely puzzled.He held her gaze for a long moment, eyes dark and unreadable."Nothing," he said finally.Without another word, he turned and walked away, leaving her to watch him go.Suddenly, Camille thought of Harvey and hurried after Julian. "Mr. Hatcher!"He stopped and turned, his expression colder than before. "Is there something else?"A sharp ache jabbed at Camille's chest.He could come to her whenever he had business, but she wasn't supposed to go to him. That was the rule, wasn't it?She pursed her lips. "Thank you for agreeing to help me find a legal team. And about what you said—how things go depends on how I handle myself—once I'm free in the next couple of days, I'll give you the di—"She was just about to tell him she'd hand over the divorce agreement for him to sign in a fe

Camille bit her lip, her expression darkening just a fraction. She dropped her bag and said, "I'll make dinner."She stepped into the kitchen and began preparing the meal. Viola normally kept a stock of vegetables and meat in the fridge.Whenever Camille wasn't busy, she'd cook for Julian and wait for him to come home. If he didn't make it for dinner, she would reheat the food when he arrived later.Still, he never ate it. He simply told her she didn't need to bother with any of it.For six years, everything she'd done as a wife had been dismissed by him. And now that she'd finally stopped, he was back to bossing her around.Camille didn't dwell on it. She just wanted to get dinner done as quickly as possible. She stretched for the seasoning on the top shelf, but her fingers couldn't reach it.Suddenly, a shadow slipped up behind her and easily brought the seasoning down. She felt a tall, warm presence press close, almost enveloping her.They'd shared intimate moments before, af

Camille hadn't seen Julian in a week.Joe had asked her to take Kimberly to the research conference, saying it was Julian's idea. Camille had known the whole story, so she wasn't surprised.That day, she messaged Kimberly on her work phone, telling her to get ready.Kimberly's reply came in a single word. "Okay."Camille walked out of the hospital and waited for Kimberly on purpose.Soon, Kimberly sent her another message. "Sorry, Dr. Stowell. You go ahead first. Julian will give me a ride later."Camille read it, a sneer flickering across her mouth. She texted back, "Fine."Then she locked her phone.…Camille drove up to Obscura Tower. As she stepped out, she came face-to-face with Julian's car.Kimberly slid down from the passenger seat, her makeup perfectly done, showing she'd made an effort.Julian followed, emerging only after her. He wore light, casual clothes, and the usual heaviness in his demeanor was gone.A man with his first love really did look different. He s

Kimberly smoothed her appearance, a faint, smug smile tugging at her lips as she studied herself in the mirror. She spared a glance at the cubicle before walking off.…Not long after Kimberly returned from the restroom, Camille came back as well.When the conference concluded, Camille walked out alongside Seth and two highly respected figures in the medical field."Camille, Seth told me you were Professor Galloway's last student. For someone your age to perform complex surgeries independently, you've clearly surpassed even Professor Galloway."Camille smiled. "That's very kind of you, Dr. Siegel. I owe everything I've achieved to Professor Galloway's guidance."Axel Siegel clasped his hands behind his back, a wry smile tugging at his lips. "You and Professor Galloway share one thing. You're both far too modest."After bidding farewell to the two senior doctors, Camille went downstairs with Seth, only to find a small crowd had gathered.Kimberly was frantic, repeating that her