My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 876: Ruined

Chapter 876: Ruined

Camille and Ayan were both somewhat taken aback, especiallyCamille, who couldn't believe it and stared at this woman.

Ayan also got up and walked over to Camille after she sat down. Hisexpression was indifferent as he glanced at Alicia, and he spoke with atouch of displeasure, "Miss Nores, do you have something important?This is my private time with my wife. If it's work-related, it would bemore appropriate for Miss Nores to make an appointment with mysecretary at Simpson Group."

Ayan's tone was cold, but Alicia seemed unfazed.

She said, "Mr. Simpson, I just feel that we have a lot of fate. We evenrun into each other while having a meal. Simpson Group and NoresGroup might have business collaborations in the future, and Mr.Simpson and I also seem to have this fate. Mrs. Simpson shouldn'tmind, right?"

Alicia's gaze was full of hostility as she looked directly at Camille.

But Camille didn't mind at all and simply smiled lightly, saying, "As longas he doesn't mind, of course, I won't mind."

Camille's words were spoken calmly, and she paid no further attentionto Alicia, focusing on her meal instead.

Having met Alicia once before at Ayan's office in Simpson Group,Camille wasn't surprised to see her. She was also aware of Alicia'sintentions toward Ayan and her attitude toward her.

Thus, Camille didn't want to engage in a lengthy conversation withAlicia. The best way to deal with someone like her was probably toignore her.

However, Camille underestimated Alicia's character. Alicia had grownup in a open and lively family. She directly looked at Camille and said,“If Mrs. Simpson is saying it that way, then it means you don't mind,right? In that case, could Mrs. Simpson spare some time for me and Mr.Simpson to talk alone? Mrs. Simpson should be understanding, right?"Alicia made an unreasonable request, but she seemed convinced ofher righteousness. Her eyes locked onto Camille, telling her that sheshould cooperate.

After all, she had Nores Group backing her up.

But Camille simply smiled and wasn't interested in confronting Aliciadirectly. She looked at Ayan beside her and asked, "She wants me toleave. What do you think?"

Camille's voice was warm, without any hint of anger.

This made Ayan frown slightly, and his expression became even moresolemn. He spoke in a cold voice, "Alicia, you'd better take back whatyou just said. Otherwise, never mind the fact that Simpson Group andNores Group haven't started cooperating yet; even if we do cooperate, Ican end it at any time. Want to try?"

Ayan's threat made Alicia's face turn sour immediately. She glared atCamille before turning her gaze back to Ayan and said, "Mr. Simpson, Iwas just joking. Do you really need to take it so seriously?"

Ayan remained silent, and Alicia turned her attention to Camille again,saying, "Isn't Mrs. Simpson being too difficult? It's just a chat betweenyou and me. Why do you have to involve Mr. Simpson in this? Mr.Simpson will be collaborating with Nores Group in the future, which is agood development opportunity for Simpson Group. Do you want to ruinit for yourself?"

Alicia's words accused Camille of being unreasonable, and sheseemed almost ready to say that Camille was deliberately trying todiscredit Ayan, and her actions were of no help to him.

Alicia's words made Ayan very displeased, and he was about to speakup and ask Alicia to leave. However, Camille suddenly reached out andpressed his arm to stop him from speaking.

Putting down her chopsticks, she wiped her lips with a tissue and thenfaintly smiled, saying, "Miss Nores, are you here to teach me how to bea good wife and Mrs. Simpson?"

Alicia was slightly stunned, not understanding the meaning of Camille'swords.

Camille didn't wait for her to recover and continued, "Miss Nores, you'restill single, so there's no need for you to worry about me. We alreadyhave a child. As for whether I am a qualified Mrs. Simpson, you don'tneed to worry about that either. After all, you are not Mr. Simpson, norare you the Simpsons. One knows best about their own situation. MissNores, you'd better mind your own business."

Camille's words implied that Alicia shouldn't meddle in her affairs. Aliciawasn't related to the Simpson family in any way, so what gave her theright to interfere?

This was none of her business.

After Camille finished speaking, her gaze remained fixed on Alicia,unwavering and unyielding. Her eyes showed no signs of avoidance orretreat.

Camille's response caught Alicia off guard. Alicia had always assumedthat Camille might be the type of person who would be bullied andwouldn't confront others directly. After all, she was Ayan's wife and themistress of the Simpson family, and such a status would naturally notallow her to show any aggressive or confrontational side.

However, to Alicia's surprise, Camille was straightforward and didn'tintend to spare her any dignity.

Similarly, Ayan indulged Camille's behavior, gazing at her with obviousaffection. He didn't seem to mind her words and was ready to let hersay whatever she wanted.

Alicia was finally silenced, not knowing what to say in response.Coupled with Ayan's displeased expression, she had no choice but toleave.

Once Alicia had gone, Camille's expression turned cold. She looked atAyan and snorted, "Mr. Simpson, you are indeed very popular!"

Ayan's amused expression caused a slight frown to appear onCamille's face. She asked in an indifferent tone, "What's so funny?"Ayan's voice carried a hint of amusement as he asked, "Are youjealous?"

It seemed that Ayan was in a cheerful mood, likely deriving amusementfrom Camille's reaction.

Camille felt even more displeased, and her eyes coldly glanced at him.She asked, "Do you really want me to be jealous?"

Ayan tried to hold back his laughter but didn't manage to hide theamusement in his eyes. He said, “I didn't mean that. It's just rare to seeyou jealous. I replace it delightful.”

What was he saying?

She was jealous, and he found it delightful?

Camille couldn't replace words to describe her current speechlessness.She looked at Ayan with a calm and indifferent tone, asking, "Didn't youtell me that Nores Group is just a company you're considering tocooperate with? Why does Alicia persistently chase after you like this?"Ayan's happy expression froze in an instant because Camille's tonewas too serious and somber. Her eyes were no longer devoid ofemotions like before, causing him to become serious as well.

He explained, "The collaboration with Nores Group hasn't beenfinalized yet, and Simpson Group hasn't mentioned it in any officialoccasion. There's a piece of good land under Nores Group, andSimpson Group intends to acquire it. The initial idea remains the same:either cooperate and share the benefits or buy it outright, cutting tieswith Nores Group. As for Alicia, it's her own decision. We haven't metprivately, and I haven't done or said anything to give her anymisunderstandings.”

Ayan was afraid that his explanation might be inadequate, so he madesure to clarify the situation between him and Alicia.

Camille didn't immediately respond to his explanation. She simply gavehim a glance that revealed nothing about her thoughts.

Ayan hurriedly asked, "Don't overthink it. If you don't want to see her, I'llensure future occasions exclude her."

Camille had no such intention. Avoiding Alicia completely would onlymake matters worse and give Alicia the wrong impression that she wasbothered.

Besides, some things were already destined, and no precaution couldchange that.

After lunch, Ayan escorted Camille back to the museum before drivingback to Simpson Group. However, as soon as he stepped into hisoffice, he found Alicia sitting on the sofa.

He was visibly displeased and turned to Kian. Kian tried to explain, "Mr.Simpson, Miss Nores said she already scheduled a meeting with you."Alicia directly had Kian bring her to the office and even mentioned thatAyan was dining with Camille, providing all the details of the time andplace. Kian had no choice but to believe her.

Ayan's irritation didn't subside, and he retorted, "Kian, I think the ChiefSecretary position is not suitable for you anymore if you can'tdifferentiate between what's true and false."