His Lethal Love
Chapter 68

Camille POV.

"Happy birthday, Mum!" Colette shouted as soon as light spread across the hall.

I slammed my hand on my chest, exhaled deeply, and was unable to speak anything. I thought something would happen to her after hearing her terrified screams but it turned out they had planned everything. Even Conan was involved with them because I caught him passing a knowing look to my daughter.

"What the hell was that?" I chided once I was able to speak. "It scared me to death."

"We were just surprising you," Colette mumbled while glancing at Conan. "It was Dad's plan."

I shifted my cold look to Conan who was shrugging. "I didn't do anything."

"It was not a joke, Conan!" I yelled at him, taking him by surprise. "Don't pull that stunt with me ever again otherwise you'll be very sorry for it."

"I'm sorry, my lady. Don't get mad at me." Conan knelt in front of me while bringing out a red rose. "Happy birthday, my love." I crossed my arms over my chest and didn't accept his apology. "Camille..." Conan rose to his feet when he noticed tears in my eyes. "I'm sorry, baby."

"This is not a joke, Conan," I whispered. "I thought that masked man..." I shook my head, and didn't let this thought enter my head. "You should not have done this with Colette. She is our daughter."

Conan stepped up to me and cupped my face, our eyes locked. "Colette wanted to surprise you and I did as she said."

I blinked my tears, inhaling deeply, and said nothing.

Conan stayed with me like that for a while before stepping away from me and let Colette see my face. "I'm sorry, Mum." my heart was wrenched to see my daughter sad so I quickly wiped my tears and carried her in my arms.

"Have you done this arrangement?" I looked around the house which was decorated beautifully streamers taped on the walls and dangling from lights, a banner, birthday cake, cookies, balloons and brownies. "I'm no longer a toddler, darling." "Don't you like it, Mum?" she asked, her eyes falling into sadness.

"I like it, honey." I broke into a smile and kissed her head. "Thank you for doing this for me."

"Let's cut your cake, Mum."

"Sure." I put her down, and she hurried to the cake and started to decorate it with small candles.

"How old are you, Mum?"

"Thirty," I said and glanced at Conan.

He approached me, intertwined our fingers and kissed my cheeks. "I will organise a party for you. I'm hoping you will come with me. I have a big surprise for you."

"What surprise?" I inquired with a frown.

"You'll replace it soon." He winked with his charming smile.

We headed to Colette. She put a lot of candles on the cake and clapped her hands in excitement. Hailey brought me a knife and Colette placed a tiara on my head.

"Gosh Col, I'll be looking stupid in this."

"You're looking gorgeous, Mum."

"Yup, you're looking perfect," Conan commented with his permanent grin.

"Now, blow out candles and cut the cake." My daughter instructed me like I was a two-year-old baby.

"Come..." I grabbed her little hand and we both cut the cake together. Colette clapped while singing a birthday song. I took out a small slice and put it in her mouth. She smiled back and took a piece of cake and held it out in front of me. "Aww, my baby." I gave her a bear hug. "Thank you for being my daughter."

"Thank you for being my beautiful Mum."

I looked at Conan and he nodded in agreement. We exchanged a smile.

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I wore a backless burgundy satin dress with spaghetti straps. I had nude makeup and smokey eyes. My hair was perfectly waving on my shoulders. Looking at myself in the mirror I gave my look a final touch-up by wearing a diamond necklace. "Mind-blowing!" Conan blurted out when he came out of the bathroom with his towel wrapped around his hips. He looked hot with his damp hair. A few droplets of water were smoothing his flawless body. "Like what are you staring at?" I looked away when Conan broke into laughter. "Do you want us..."

"No, we're already running late." I gritted my teeth out and threw his shirt on his face. "Get ready soon, baby!"

Without taking his grin off his face he dressed. My email and social media were loaded with birthday wishes. I scrolled down and suddenly Scott's and Maura's pictures popped up. They both were standing together with smiling faces and looking at each other. It was their fourth anniversary.

"Oops!" Conan uttered when he caught me watching their pictures.

"It just appeared out of nowhere," I said while putting my cell phone into my clutch.

"I didn't say anything." Conan shrugged.

After an hour, "What is this, Conan?" I exclaimed in surprise when I glimpsed the sight of the beach. "You arranged...oh my God, Conan!"

"You love the sunset." He smiled and placed his hand on my thigh. "And I love you."

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"Aww..." I gave him a side hug while kissing his cheek. The beach was decorated with driftwood logs for seats, colorful stones scattered around, beach chairs, and flowers. The band was already playing music. Our guests were already gathered there. Some of them had wine and some were dancing with their partners.

"I invited Scott Martinez to your birthday party."

"What!" I exclaimed, my eyes wide open in shock. "Are you fucking crazy?"

"It's our revenge plan. I've planned something big, baby."

"Now, you're scaring me, Conan."

"Do you believe me?"

I nodded. "But I'm not hoping for a heart attack."

He chuckled.

"Conan, I'm damn serious."

"Okay, one question." He suddenly became serious which made my heart beat faster.

"Hmm..." I nodded my head.

"Do you still care about Scott Martinez?"

I swallowed hard, staring into his eyes. My breath shook when I caught insecurity in them. He did not believe me.

"Why are you asking me that?" I asked quietly.

"Answer me." He pressed.

"I don't care about him. I don't care if he lives or dies..." I cupped his face. "I don't, Conan."

"Good." He wrapped his arm around my waist and led me to the beach. I grabbed people's attention as soon as I walked between them.

"Happy Birthday, Miss Davidson."

"Thanks." I nodded with a smile to our company's music producer who just wished me.

Suddenly all the guests gathered around me giving me best wishes on my birthday. My eyes scanned around to search for him. I felt my heart almost jump out of my chest when our eyes locked. Scott was standing not far away from the crowd and a strange feeling overtook my chest when I saw him with Maura. She was sticking to him like a magnet next to him and glaring at me. Her eyes were burning with fury as her jaw flexed.

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"What are you planning for today?" I whispered in Conan's ear.

He said nothing, smiled, and dragged me onto the dance floor. I gasped when he pulled me into his chest and placed his hands on my buttock while moving me side by side. I didn't know what Conan had in his mind but why did I feel like I would not like its result? I placed my hands on his shoulders to steady my trembling body.

"You're making me feel uncomfortable." I hissed at him and tried to stop him. "Why are you doing this?"

"Look at Scott," Conan smirked while nodding to him. I moved my eyes to Scott who was giving Conan a deadly glare. His jaw clenched harder. "He is burning with rage. I enjoy this look of him."

I smirked and clung to Conan's arms. We danced, laughed, and sang. Conan made this moment even more interesting with Scott's red face. I was observing Scott kept drinking alcohol and his gaze never left us.

"Scott...!" I jumped when Maura shouted while holding Scott's unsteady body.

"Happy birthday, dear." Rika took me by surprise as she hugged me from behind.

I stopped dancing and turned to her, smiling at her. "Thanks."

I saw a familiar look in her eyes as she watched me. Before I could melt into this look of hers I turned back to Conan and excused myself.

I quickly disappeared into the washroom, giving my brain some time to process everything in my brain. I gripped the sink and stared into my eyes in the mirror.

"Sexy..." I jolted when I heard Scott behind me. I met his gaze in the mirror. His eyes were bloodshot and his face was flustered. "Hot as fuck!" The breath knocked out of me when he pressed himself behind me. I could feel his hot breath gusting across my ear, making me feel breathless.

"What are you doing?" I breathed shakily when he pressed himself further. "Get off me."

I breathed sharply when he took a handful of my buttock and squeezed it shamelessly. I spun around and landed a slap on his cheek. "How dare you, bastard!"

He laughed like a maniac. I panicked when he shoved me against the wall and came over to me. His breath gusted across my face as he snarled. "This is how he was touching you!"

"Get off me!" I pushed him away but it made him even angrier as he took a fistful of my hair and inched my face to him. "Tell your asshole boyfriend, don't provoke me otherwise he'll be very sorry to pull this stunt."

He let me go and stumbled out of the washroom, leaving me shaken.

I smoothened my dress and walked out. I spotted Conan with Microphone on stage. He asked me to come. Swallowing hard, I stood next to him, frowning.

"Cara Davidson is the woman of life," he announced and everyone applauded for us. I forced a smile and gripped his hand in anxiety. "Today is her special day and I want to make it even more special..." he kneeled on the ground and brought out a black box. "Will you marry me, Miss Davidson?" He clicked open the box, revealing a stunning diamond ring.

Without thinking twice I nodded to him yes and looked at Scott who was standing at the end of the crowd with a scowl. His lips pulled up into a smirk and his eyes were challenging.

I'd prove him wrong.