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Chapter 21

"I'll have Naomi drive you back," Julian said, brushing off Kimberly's hand and stepping away.Kimberly clenched the bracelet in her fist, her gaze following him with a cold, venomous glare.Damn that bitch! Did Camille really think she could steal her man?She pulled out her phone, stepped to the side, and quickly dialed a number.…Camille walked into the parking lot, not expecting Seth to come after her. When she turned around, she was surprised to see him. "Seth?"He stopped in front of her and shrugged. "I believe you, Millie. You're not that kind of person."A moment of stillness fell over her."Why... would you believe me?" she finally managed to ask."I trust Mr. Galloway Senior's judgment," Seth said, folding his arms. "He doesn't misjudge people. Neither do I. I'm especially good at spotting bitches."Seth had dealt with women of every kind and was known as the ladies' confidant within his circle. He'd seen it all, and anyone who tried playing games with him only en

Chapter 22

She was the one who messed with Kimberly? Camille thought it was the biggest joke she'd ever heard. But what could she even say?No matter how she defended herself, Julian always sided with Kimberly. It didn't matter whether she'd done it or not. He simply didn't trust her.Camille swallowed the lump in her throat and shoved his hand away. "You should go back to Ms. Walsh."She turned and walked away.Julian watched her go, and his expression darkened with every step she took. She hadn't changed for six years, and now her defiance filled him with intense displeasure, as if something were trying to slip from his control.…The next day, Camille went to Centrum Hospital as she always did.After yesterday's incident, the air felt different. It was heavy with silent judgment. On the surface, her coworkers said nothing, but behind her back, the whispers and speculation were already in full swing.Camille had no intention of defending herself against the misunderstandings that swirle

Chapter 23

As dusk settled, Camille had just wrapped up her work. She was ready to leave the office when a soft knock sounded at her doorway. It was Kimberly."Dr. Stowell," Kimberly said.Camille looked up, her gaze unreadable. "Yes? Can I help you?""The hospital's in talks to build a new Sleep Medicine Center. You should be at the dinner tonight with the government officials," Kimberly announced, setting a file down on Camille's desk.Camille's eyes flickered over the file, and a sudden laugh escaped her. "Dr. Walsh, why don't you handle the project yourself, instead of just dumping it on me?"Kimberly smiled. "Dr. Stowell, are you still upset about what happened before? We are colleagues. I have complete faith in you, and I feel perfectly comfortable entrusting this project to you."Worrying that Camille might refuse, Kimberly added, "Besides, this was Julian's decision. He said that from now on, I'd be in charge of your work, so I'm sending you to handle this. You're not going to refus

Chapter 24

The bottle hit with a loud clang, and Kenneth stumbled back, clutching his head and wincing in pain."How fucking dare you hit me?" he roared.Camille didn't wait for anyone else to react. She sprinted out of the private room. There was no time to snatch her phone from the floor.She ran down the hallway of The Eastwood, the men from the room giving chase every step of the way. She couldn't stop. She just couldn't let them catch her.Suddenly, her chest seized up, and a wave of dizziness flooded her head. Her body went completely limp, no longer obeying her commands.Camille hit the floor but still managed to scream, "Help!"When she saw that not a single server in The Eastwood dared to come to her aid, a flicker of despair crossed her eyes.Suddenly, hands shot out from behind, yanking her hair and clamping tightly over her mouth."Run? You think you can run?" Kenneth growled as he tried to drag her back.Camille fought with all her strength, biting the hand that covered her

Chapter 25

Julian, tall and well-proportioned, leaned against his car, a cigarette dangling from his lips. A wisp of grayish smoke drifted across his face, obscuring his features.His eyes flickered over Camille, taking in the jacket of another man draped across her shoulders, yet he betrayed no emotion.Without a second thought, Seth's eyes flickered to Camille before he shifted his attention to Julian. "Mr. Hatcher, are you waiting for someone?"Camille was confused.Waiting for someone? Kimberly had been gone for hours. Who was Julian expecting, then? Could it be her?She dismissed it instantly, recognizing the sheer absurdity of the idea.Julian threw his head back, blowing a cloud of smoke into the air, then crushed the cigarette under his shoe.His eyes locked with Seth's, dark and dangerous. "Mr. Quayle, do you always enjoy sticking your nose where it doesn't belong?"The words hit Camille like a physical blow to the chest, leaving her lips bloodless.So Kimberly's schemes tonight

Chapter 26

Camille stopped dead, her hands balled into fists, but she didn't turn around.Julian scoffed, severing her last thread of hope. "If you're thinking of running to Mr. Quayle for help, forget it. The Quayles have no say in my business."Camille's emotions completely unraveled. Her voice was hoarse and thick with feeling, so much so that she could barely get the words out. "Julian, what do you actually want?"Julian casually threw Seth's jacket in the trash, then took off his own suit jacket.He walked straight toward Camille, and before she could even react, he threw his jacket over her head. Then, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and, despite her slight struggle, he forced her into the car.From the driver's seat, Naomi turned her head and gave a brief, acknowledging nod. "Ms. Stowell."A sudden wave of disorientation washed over Camille, and she quickly looked away to the window, her eyes empty and hollow.Julian spared Camille a single glance before he signaled Naomi to

Chapter 27

"You made me go to some business dinner, tricked me into some stranger's private room, let them force drinks on me, and drugged me," Camille said, sneering. "What you did was monstrous, Dr. Walsh."The nurses nearby began to whisper to each other, their voices filled with disbelief.Kimberly's expression flickered. "I didn't, Dr. Stowell! All the government officials from last night can prove it. They waited for you, but you never showed—""Because you fed me the wrong room information!""I really didn't—"Camille pulled out her phone and shoved the message Kimberly had sent the night before into her face. "Should I call the officials and have them confirm this?"Kimberly froze. She'd totally forgotten about that message. Then, her eyes caught sight of someone, and she acted in a flash. She grabbed Camille's hand and tried to swing it into her own face."You've misunderstood me, Dr. Stowell. I admit this was my negligence. I misread the room number. Go on, hit me if you want. I

Chapter 28

Julian slowly settled into the visitor's chair, crossing one leg over the other. His broad and towering frame made every suit look good. With his striking, chiseled features, he was a perfect ten.He'd been the campus heartthrob in college, and he'd had eyes only for Kimberly for three whole years. They were so close to getting married.Thinking about it always filled her with a rush of resentment and a deep, burning regret."What exactly happened with that business dinner?"When Kimberly heard Julian's question, she froze, and tears started to stream down her face. "It was my mistake. I got the private room number wrong. That's what put Dr. Stowell at risk. So no matter how she treats me, I'll take it."Julian's face became a mask of complicated emotions, and he offered no reply. As the silence stretched between them, an unsettling feeling began to creep over Kimberly."Julian, you don't believe me, do you?""No, I do." He paused for a few seconds before adding, "Don't overthin

Chapter 29

Kimberly's face went stiff with humiliation at Camille's remark.What the hell was that bitch trying to say? How dare she mock her?Just then, she heard someone coming down the hall. Swiftly, she placed Julian's phone back on the table and stepped aside.Julian and Naomi came in, and he glanced up, a slight frown on his face."You're out of the hospital?" he asked."Yeah, the doctor said it's nothing serious. A few days' rest and I'll be fine," Kimberly said, walking toward him.Seeing him settled in the office chair and picking up his phone, she quickly changed the subject. "Xav hasn't seen you in a while, Julian. Want to grab lunch together?"He didn't bother to open the call log. He just checked the company's internal work chat, gave a low hum of agreement, and replied, "Sure."Kimberly was overjoyed.…Not long after ending the call, Camille headed to the restaurant to meet Seth. When she saw he was already there waiting at the table, she walked faster to get to him."So

Chapter 30

Camille stared at the message on her phone, then paused for a beat and decided not to reply.Just then, a call from Julian came in. The word "honey" popped up on the screen, and for a second, it threw her off. She still hadn't changed his contact name.Julian had never called or messaged her on his own before. That had changed, though. At some point, he'd started reaching out to her, and not just by texting, but by calling, too.Camille hesitated with the phone to her ear. When she finally spoke, her voice sounded distant. "Do you need something, Mr. Hatcher?"A lighter clicked on the other end of the phone line, and it sounded like he was smoking. His voice was low with a lazy drawl. "I told you to come to the underground parking garage. Didn't you see my text?""Ms. Walsh is there. If you need something, you can talk to her," Camille said, ready to hang up.Julian snorted, his voice casual. "So you're acting all tough now that you've got Seth on your side?""What do you mean?"

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