My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 818: Karaoke Enthusiasts

Chapter 818: Karaoke Enthusiasts

“It's different, how can it be the same? It's completely different!"Preston seemed extremely agitated, denying it while moving closer toCamille. His gaze was fixed on her as he said, "Cami, it's not the sameat all. It was Ayan who punched me. Why are you apologizing for him?Even if an apology is necessary, it should come from him, not you.""Preston, there's no difference. If you feel that you need to apologizefor this matter to be resolved, then I can apologize on behalf of Ayan."“I'm not telling you all this so you can apologize on his behalf, Cami.That's not what I meant. I never thought that way. I'm telling you all thisbecause I want you to know that I didn't hurt you. I don't want anymisunderstandings between us. What Austin has done towards youmade me suspicious only after Ayan left. Don't worry. Not only canAyan seek justice for you, but I can too. Whatever he can do, I... I cando as well as your friend. I want you to know that you have not just him.You have me as a good friend. Although there are somemisunderstandings between us now, I promise we can reconcile and beas good as before. Cami, do you believe me?"

Preston's intense emotions had left Camille speechless and confused.She furrowed her brow tightly, her facial expression stiffening.Especially his extreme choice of words, it truly left Camille at a loss.Camille tightly pursed her lips and spoke with a low, hoarse voice,"Preston, if that's how you think, then I truly don't know what else tosay. Ayan punched you because of me, but I don't deny that he waswrong. After all, using the excuse of worrying about me and losingrationality is just an excuse. We should not impose these excuses onothers. That's why I'm apologizing to you. The reason I'm apologizing toyou is also because we're husband and wife, and as a couple, we are aunit. So I have the right to do so. Of course, you can refuse to acceptmy apology. It's your choice, your right.” Camille said calmly and didn'tlook at Preston anymore. The indifference on her face grew moreapparent as she said, "It's getting late. It won't be good if we're toolate.”

She didn't want any unnecessary topics to be brought up during thistroubled time. Such conversations would probably be quitebothersome.

Ayan had done a lot for her, and if other rumors or gossip were to beinvolved, it would be embarrassing to face him. Even the confidence tocontinue enjoying the feeling of being pursued by Ayan would probablybe lost.

Of course, the last sentence was just a joke. Ultimately, she simplydidn't want any rumors to spread about her and cause unnecessarydiscussions.

After finishing her words, Camille prepared to leave, but Prestongrabbed her hand.

Preston's face darkened, and he asked, "Cami, so you've entangledyourself in this again, right? Why are you lying to me? You clearlypromised to divorce him. Why can't you keep your word? Is Ayan reallythat great?"

"Preston, I did say those words, but I didn't lie to you. We haven'treached a point of no return between us, so..."

"What do you mean by a point of no return?"

"I don't know how to say this to you, but this is my business, and I havethe ability to make my own judgments, so please don't interfere, okay?"Camille forcefully pulled her hand away, her expression cold anddispleased. She didn't want to continue this argument with Prestonbecause every time they talked privately, it always ended unhappily inthe same way.

He didn't want to accept what she said, nor did he want to acknowledgeit. So Camille had no interest in continuing the conversation.

It served no purpose and had no meaning.

She had repeated certain things so many times before, and each timefelt like a repetition, which annoyed her.

She walked briskly towards her car and opened the door, getting insideand driving away from the parking garage with Preston watching.Camille arrived about fifteen minutes late, but no one questioned her asthe dishes were served soon after.

As for Preston, when Jenson was about to enjoy the meal, he receiveda phone call.

It was from Preston.

He told Jenson, “I have something else to take care of, I won't becoming over. Today's meal is on me, so enjoy yourselves withouthesitation."

Jenson relayed the message to everyone, and they all cheered andraised their glasses, saying, "Long live Mr. Baxter!"

Without Preston around, Camille could relax a little.

Except for Jenson and his secretary, all the architects present werefemale, so they enjoyed some moderately strong red wine. As theydrank and talked, the atmosphere became more relaxed.

They chatted about various topics, and Sophie, a little carried away bythe alcohol, couldn't help but exclaim, "I was really scared by Louise'sdeath. Fortunately, we didn't give her trouble. Otherwise, I would feel soguilty!

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then Summer suddenly askedCamille, "Miss Armstrong, are you scared?"

Camille smiled faintly and replied, "Why should I be scared? Only thosewho have wronged her would feel scared. Those who have donenothing wrong wouldn't feel scared at all!"

Everyone nodded in agreement again and raised their glasses, saying,"You're right, Miss Armstrong. Let's toast to doing nothing wrong!"They clinked glasses and continued discussing other topics.

After the meal, it was still early, and they had the afternoon off, soJenson invited them to go karaoke singing.

Sophie and another architect were typical karaoke enthusiasts whocouldn't stop once they started.

Camille sat in a corner, quietly listening to the songs. Jenson pouredher a glass of orange juice and handed it to her, saying, "MissArmstrong, don't you want to sing?"

Camille shook her head and smiled lightly, saying, "Others sing formoney, but I sing for taking away others’ lives. So, no thanks."

Jenson chuckled at her response, but his attitude toward Camillebecame somewhat distant. It wasn't simply about keeping his distancefrom her; it carried a certain level of respect. This feeling had arisen inCamille before, and every time it was intense.

Camille furrowed her brow and tilted her head, gazing at Jensonintently. She asked, "Mr. Evans, are you... a little scared of me?"Jenson hesitated for a moment but quickly smiled and said, "Whywould you say that, Miss Armstrong?"

"Because I always feel like you're a bit afraid of me."

"Could it be because Miss Armstrong is so outstanding, and I havedeveloped admiration for you?"

“Is that so?" Camille clearly didn't believe him.

Jenson smiled faintly and replied, "Of course, why would I be afraid ofMiss Armstrong?"

Yeah, why would he be afraid of her? She wasn't a monster whodevoured people, so why would he fear her?

Camille didn't continue thinking about it, but Jenson didn't dare tocontinue the conversation either. He excused himself under thepretense of taking a phone call and left the private room.

After Jenson left, Camille felt a bit bored. The two karaoke enthusiastsengaged in an intense singing battle, unable to stop, while interactingwith others. Perhaps due to Camille's status, they didn't dare to targether, which spared her from any inconvenience.

Camille smiled and watched them happily, taking out her phone tobrowse Twitter and forums.

While scrolling through Twitter, she came across a piece of news thatpiqued her curiosity. She clicked on it and read the following content:"Shocking!!! My cousin works at a club, and according to him, two menoffended the boss and were drugged and handed over to another pairof men for punishment. It's said that things got gruesome!!!"

The comments below the news made Camille widen her eyes, but anidea also popped into her mind.

After everyone dispersed from the karaoke session, she drove directlyto the Simpson Group.

Since she didn't need to go to the company in the afternoon, andTimmy and Talia had gone to a resort in the outskirts, she found itwould be boring to be alone at home. So, she decided to go directly toAyan's office.

As she reached the floor where Ayan's office was located, she heard awoman's coquettish voice from inside, saying, "Kian, just tell me whenMr. Simpson will be available?!"