My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 859: Letting Go

Chapter 859: Letting Go

"Well, I'll take it as you're complimenting me!" Camille couldn't help butlaugh.

Dan smiled and asked, "Don't you pretend to be modest?"

While they were talking, Ayan and Sophia also approached. The soundof their laughter naturally reached their ears. Ayan walked directly toCamille's side and sat down. He glanced at the two of them and askedin a low voice, "What are you chatting about that makes you sohappy?"

Dan chuckled and briefly repeated their previous conversation. Thismade Sophia unable to hold back her laughter as well.

Only Ayan turned to Camille and said, "If you don't like socializing, thendon't. If there's something that can only be resolved through socializing,leave it to Kian. He's good at it."

Camille responded without hesitation, "Then thank you, Mr. Simpson.”The other two also smiled along, and the atmosphere was veryharmonious.

At this moment, Camille whispered, "Are you done with yourschedule?"

Ayan nodded, and Sophia sat beside Dan. She took the opportunity tosay, "Mr. Simpson isn't busy at all. He's delegated all the work to me.Camille, you have to talk nicely to Mr. Simpson for me. Otherwise, I'mreally worried that I'll be exhausted under this kind of pressure.”Camille looked at Ayan to see how he would respond.

After a moment of silence, Ayan spoke in a calm and unhurried manner,"Those who are capable should work more. Ms. Rapace has goodabilities, so we'll have to rely on you."

Once Ayan finished speaking, Sophia clicked her tongue twice andsaid, “Listen to this! He's completely brainwashing me!"

Dan chuckled and said, "Is there a possibility that you actually enjoyhearing these compliments and, after listening to them, you feel anuncontrollable desire to do even better?"

"So you're saying it's my own problem?"

“I didn't say that.”

"But that's clearly what you mean!"

Sophia and Dan started a direct dispute, arguing back and forth. But itwasn't a real argument.

Ayan sat across from them, silently watching all of this. Although thereweren't many people in the lounge area, both Ayan and Sophia werethere, so quite a few eyes turned their way. Some were looking forreasons to come over and greet them, to establish connections.

Ayan leaned in and whispered in Camille's ear, "Are you tired? If you'retired, let's leave!"

Camille looked at him and asked, "Don’t we need to calm them down?"“Let them be," he couldn't be bothered to intervene, especially sincethere wasn't really any issue. Moreover, there was no chance of a realdispute between Sophia and Dan.

Before either of them could react, Ayan had already stood up withCamille, pulling her away from the sofa.

Sophia and Dan fell silent, their gaze shifting to Ayan and Camille.Ayan, expressionless, didn't pay them any attention as he led Camilleaway. Camille waved goodbye before leaving.

Ayan and Camille left the venue, and Kian was already waiting by thehotel entrance in the car. Once they got in, they headed straight for thehotel.

On the way, Sophia called Ayan and asked, "Ayan, are you and Camilleheading back to Hance City now?"

"Yes," Ayan replied in a low voice.

"So soon? You're leaving just like that?"

"What else?"

“I haven't had a chance to entertain Camille properly!"

"There's no need for you to entertain her. I'll take care of her. Your mostimportant task now is to take charge of this project and try to avoid anyunexpected issues."

“I know, but even though you've handed over the entire project to me, itdoesn't mean you can just ignore everything, you know!"

Sophia genuinely felt a lot of pressure because the investment for thisproject exceeded that of every other project at Rapace Group. Ayanentrusted her with such a large project without batting an eye, and sheunderstood that it was meant to challenge and improve her abilities.However, she still couldn't help but feel nervous.

If Ayan were there, she would feel more confident. But he also had hisown tasks to attend to, and he couldn't abandon Simpson Group tooversee every step of this project.

The only thing she could count on was that he might visit from time totime.

Ayan didn't retort Sophia's words. Instead, he told her, "You've alreadyinvolved Dan in this, right? If there's something you can't decide, youcan discuss it with him. The only condition is that you can't pass theresponsibility to others. It must be approved by you and someone youtrust. Otherwise, it'll be difficult to handle any issues that arise later.”Ayan patiently advised her while also telling her that after he returnedto Hance City, he would arrange for an assistant to come over. Thisassistant would essentially be his representative and would be involvedin the project from start to finish.

Sophia was immensely grateful to hear this, but Ayan didn't want tohear those words. He simply told her, "If you really want to showgratitude, then being responsible for this project is the best way torepay me. There's no need to say anything else.”

After ending the call, Ayan put away his phone. Camille, who hadlistened attentively to their conversation, couldn't help but speak softly,"Do you really trust Sophia to handle such a big project on her own?"She stared at Ayan as she spoke, then quickly added, "It's not that Idon't trust Sophia. Her ability to shoulder the responsibility of RapaceGroup alone shows that she's definitely capable. I'm just worried thatthe other partners in the project and the future collaborating companieswill deliberately make things difficult because she's a woman."

Camille had a great impression of Sophia. She was outspoken anddecisive, which made her suitable for a managerial role.

But when faced with certain situations, women were still at adisadvantage compared to men. Most business leaders were men, andSophia would truly encounter challenges in such a circle. Could shesmoothly navigate her way through?

After Camille finished speaking, Ayan had already reached out and heldher hand. He gently squeezed her palm and looked at her with a gentlegaze. "Why do you care so much about Sophia?"

Camille furrowed her eyebrows slightly and asked, "Are you evenjealous for women?"

Ayan couldn't help but laugh. He curved his lips and his eyes were filledwith indulgent amusement. He said, "Well, maybe. So it's best for younot to care about anyone other than me. Otherwise, I can't guaranteehow I'll respond.”

Camille lightly tapped his arm with her hand and her voice carried a hintof coquetry. "I'm serious, stop joking."

Ayan chuckled softly and replied, “I have considered your concernsbefore the project even started. Rapace Group, whether now or in thefuture, will be led by Sophia alone. So this project is the bestopportunity for her to meet the challenge and become more mature. Aslong as she can successfully complete it, she will be more than capableof handling Rapace Group in the future, and no one will be able toundermine her."

"So you're doing this to train her? Have you already made preparationson both fronts?"

"Yes, I have arranged for the assistant to be more than just anassistant. He's the head of the Project Department at Simpson Group,with experience in projects far more valuable than the Dane Cityproject.”

Ayan had indeed thought about the questions Camille raised from thevery beginning, and he had prepared and taken measures accordingly.However, since no one asked, he naturally didn't mention it.

Camille nodded gently. "I was overthinking it, I guess.”

"How can it be considered overthinking? The questions you raised werenot thought of by others. So it's like we had a telepathic connection. ButI did this not just for Sophia, but also for the long-standing relationshipbetween the our families.” Ayan patiently explained, not wantingCamille to overthink his intentions or misunderstand his relationshipwith Sophia.

Camille smiled slightly. “Don't worry, I didn't misunderstand yourreasons for doing this. I just think your arrangement is well thought out.It allows Sophia to develop while also allowing you to have completefreedom in overseeing the project, right?"