Semua Bab Ex-Wife on Top, CEO on His Knees: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Kimberly pressed her lips together and cast a glance toward the restroom before picking up Julian's phone. A message from Camille lit up the screen."I'm at the Stowell residence. When are you coming?"Her mind went completely blank.Were they seriously at the point where Julian was going to meet Camille's parents? No way. That could never happen!Footsteps echoed down the hallway, and a wave of panic surged through her. She dropped the phone just as Julian pushed the door open.Kimberly gave him a faint smile. "Julian, could you give Xav and me a ride home later?"Julian picked up his phone and glanced at the screen. Kimberly kept her gaze fixed on him. He didn't reply to Camille's text.He tucked his phone away. "I've got something to do. The driver will take you."Kimberly's face went a shade paler, and her hands clenched under the table without her noticing. He said he had something to do, but really, he was heading to see that bitch, wasn't he?She lowered her eyes, maski

In the hospital hallway, Kimberly deliberately sent Camille a photo of Julian with Xavier, adding a message dripping with smugness."Dr. Stowell, Julian's with me and Xav. He's not coming, so don't waste your time waiting."Camille didn't text back, even after a long moment.Kimberly didn't wait for a response. Her plan had worked. Julian was right where she wanted him to be.When the hospital room door opened and Julian stepped out, she slipped her phone away and walked over with a bright smile."Julian, Xav still hasn't woken up, has he?"He let out a flat hum. "Stay with him. I've got other things to take care of."Kimberly's smile faltered. As Julian started to leave, she caught his arm. "Julian!"She knew exactly where he was headed, and panic rose in her.Six months had passed since she returned, but she and Julian hadn't found their way back to what they once had, and she still hadn't gotten what she wanted. She couldn't lose him to another woman.Julian turned back to

Before Viola could react, Camille stepped out the door and left without looking back.If Julian had given her his card back then, Camille would have been thrilled. She'd have seen it as proof that he cared.But not now. She wasn't that naive anymore.Camille had arranged to meet Seth at a live music restaurant. When she arrived, he was already seated, waiting.He spotted her graceful figure as she walked in and teased, "Millie, you've got a good eye for restaurants. This place is pretty romantic."Camille pulled out her chair and sat. "I can't afford anything fancy, and really cheap places wouldn't suit you. So I picked something in between.""Well, aren't you flattering me?""I'm not flattering you. I'm being sincere."They ordered three or four dishes and shared a bottle of red wine, eating and chatting as they went.For the first time in a long while, Camille felt a sense of ease she'd never known. In six years of marriage, she'd hardly socialized at all.She'd lost touch

"Let go of me," Camille demanded.Julian felt her resistance and pressed his lips into a tight line. He hated seeing that hollow look on her, as if life itself had drained from her. Without a word, he flipped her onto the cold bar, holding her firmly against it.Panic shot through her chest."Julian!" she cried."Shut up," he growled.Her entire body trembled beneath his scorching kisses on the back of her neck. The harder he tried to hold her, the more fiercely she resisted.Julian gripped her chin, forcing her to meet his eyes. "What's the deal? That Quayle guy can do this to you, but I can't?"His words tore through her chest.Summoning every ounce of strength, she slapped him hard. The sharp crack made his head jerk to the side.The room went silent, as if the air itself had frozen.Camille's palm went numb. Her eyes burned red as she choked out, "Julian, don't you ever get tired of twisting everything I do into something negative? I know you look down on me."You could

When Viola arrived at the hospital, Camille's swollen, bloodshot eyes made her nearly jump out of her skin."Mrs. Hatcher, what happened?"Camille struggled to open her eyes, wincing as they burned. "Hot pepper extract got in my eyes. I just need a little rest. I'll be fine."Viola sank into the chair beside her. "How did that even happen? Does Mr. Hatcher know? I can call him right now."Camille reached out, gently pressing Viola's hand. "Don't. He's busy with work. I don't want to bother him. Viola, you're the only one I trust."The weight of that confession stirred something in Viola she couldn't ignore. She hesitated, then nodded.…Camille stayed in the hospital for two days. It wasn't until the third day that she could fully open her eyes, though the skin around them remained tender and slightly swollen.Viola brought her meals morning, noon, and night, sitting by her side with quiet devotion, tending to her with unwavering care.No sooner had Viola returned home at noon