My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 911: Enduring The Pain

Chapter 911: Enduring the Pain

Ayan's cold smirk curved, and his gaze grew increasingly somber. Hespoke in a detached tone, uttering a couple of sentences.

Kian nodded immediately upon hearing it. "I understand what youmean. I'll arrange it right away.”

Ayan remained silent, waiting for Kian to leave. Then he raised hishand to rub his temple vigorously and picked up his phone to send amessage. He also took a screenshot of the jewelry information Kianhad sent him and forwarded it.

Soon, he received a response with an OK gesture. He closed his phoneand maintained his deep and ancient pond-like gaze.

Inside the car,

Camille was driving toward Simpson Group for the upcoming meeting.Her phone, placed on the center console, rang at this moment. Sheglanced at the caller ID and immediately answered, "Mom?"

Talia's joyful voice came through, "Cami, come home for dinner tonight.I had someone bring fresh seafood. Our family hasn't had a mealtogether this week. How about it?"

Talia's enthusiastic invitation left Camille with no excuse to refuse.Camille gladly agreed, making Talia very happy. Talia quickly added,"So we'll be waiting for you and Ayan to come back. Don't be too late.”"Sure," Camille replied lightly.

Talia hung up the phone, satisfied, and then sent a message beforeputting her phone away.

Fletcher beside her looked puzzled. "Aren't you afraid that Cami will beangry and won't trust you as a mother-in-law anymore?"

"Cami won't stop trusting me."

Fletcher shook his head. "You accepted Ayan's favor to help him. Aren'tyou worried that if Cami replaces out, she won't talk to you anymore?Besides, you didn't even ask Ayan what he did to upset Cami beforeyou jumped to conclusions and helped him. Aren't you selling Cami outwithout fully understanding the situation?"

Fletcher's analysis left her speechless for a moment. She froze, herexpression stunned.

She immediately sent a voice message to Ayan, saying, “I don't wantyour gift anymore. What did you do to make Cami ignore you? Youneed to figure out a way to make it up to her. Tonight, I just wantedCami to come back and have dinner with you. I didn't do you anyfavors. Don't think you can manipulate me."

After sending the voice message, she deleted the chat history, fearingshe might retract it. After all, the jewelry Preston sent her was too rare.It was something she had wanted for a long time but never managed toreplace.

However, to preserve her relationship with Camille, she chose toendure the pain of letting it go.

Seeing her resolute expression, Fletcher couldn't help but chucklesoftly, but he still comforted her, "Since it's a gift from Ayan, it's anatural token of his respect. You could have accepted it."

Talia let out a slight hum. “I won't be bribed. Don't try to influence mythoughts."

Talia was firm, and no one could sway her decision.

About an hour later, the project meeting began promptly in SimpsonGroup's conference room.

Except for Preston, who participated via voice, everyone else waspresent. Dan had taken an early flight to Hance City today and wasnow co-managing the Dane City project with Sophia, keeping him quitebusy. However, this project was his first one since taking over RapaceGroup, making it particularly significant.

In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Bell introduced their promotional partners. Mr.Bell gave a brief introduction, stating that their partner, Mr. Mikkola, wasa Hance City native who had been abroad for many years and was nowresiding overseas. They had been collaborating with him for years.After Mr. Bell's introduction, he shared his discussions with Mr. Mikkolaregarding their plans. He said, "For the Modest Temple Hotel, we planto initiate a soliciting-style promotion. This way, we can save costswhile also replaceing genuine supporters among companies for our cause.”Ayan remained expressionless, giving no hint of his thoughts. He hadno idea what he was really thinking.

Dan appeared slightly serious and puzzled as he asked, "Are yousaying we'll use a soliciting approach to seek sponsorship andpromotion?”

“Yes, because a lot of effort and funds have been invested into theModest Temple Hotel, and now that it's completed, we want to promoteit to the public. This way, more people will learn about the ModestTemple Hotel's existence. After all, how can the local villagers rely on itfor prosperity if they're not aware of its existence?"

Mr. Mikkola responded, and a faint smile lingered in his eyes. Headdressed the group, "Mr. Bell and I have discussed this, and we bothbelieve that this decision is in the best interest of everyone. What doyou all think?"

Mr. Bell also nodded in agreement. However, Ayan remained silent.Dan's face appeared stern and grave, possibly indicating somehesitation, preventing him from giving an immediate response.

From the other end of the call, Preston's voice chimed in, "I think Mr.Bell and Mr. Mikkola's decision is excellent. Although this is a charitableproject, we still need to ensure future benefits, right? So, I support it!"“Thank you for your support, Mr. Baxter," Mr. Mikkola replied with a faintsmile. He then looked at Ayan and said, "Mr. Simpson, what's youropinion?"

Ayan raised an eyebrow slightly, his warm and indifferent gaze lockingonto Mr. Mikkola's eyes. He spoke evenly, "Was this proposalsuggested by Mr. Mikkola?"

Mr. Mikkola was briefly taken aback, not expecting that Ayan's firstwords after such a long silence would be this question.

After a momentary pause, Mr. Mikkola responded, "Yes, I brought it up,and Mr. Bell agreed.”

Ayan didn't continue the conversation, merely stating, "I need toconsider it. This project was initiated under Simpson Group's name inFola and is being promoted in Hance City as well. I need to discuss itwith other senior members of Simpson Group before I can give adefinitive answer.”

Ayan neither refused nor agreed directly.

Mr. Mikkola seemed unwilling to wait. He said, "Mr. Simpson, theinitiator of this project is Mr. Bell. I think it's best to follow Mr. Bell'sdecision."

Ayan's lips curved into a smile. "Mr. Bell, we've been cooperating for solong. You should give me some time to think, right?"

Mr. Bell furrowed his brows slightly but nodded. "Alright, take your timeto discuss it. It's not urgent. We can decide after the completionceremony.”

Later, they discussed the details and schedule of the completionceremony. Preston, as usual, declined due to other work commitments,but he expressed his full support and approval of Mr. Bell's decision,which could be seen as silently implying that Ayan was not cooperating.Although Mr. Mikkola seemed dissatisfied with the hesitation, he didn'tsay anything further.

After the meeting ended, Ayan asked Kian to see off Mr. and Mrs. Belland Mr. Mikkola. He then returned to his office ahead of everyone else.His mood appeared rather grim, his expression dark and cold. He didn'teven say a word to Camille, merely giving her a brief glance.

Following behind, Dan was left puzzled. He voiced his confusion,"Cami, what's the meaning behind Mr. Bell suddenly bringing in Mr.Mikkola? Even Mr. Simpson seemed completely unaware of it beforetoday's meeting."

Camille shook her head gently. “I don't know either. Mr. and Mrs. Belldidn't mention it." While Camille wasn't involved in the management ofthe company or its complex interrelationships, Mr. Mikkola's wordsclearly contradicted the theme of the project.

If someone were to expose this and make a big deal out of it, SimpsonGroup would need to take responsibility. Even she could see that. Mr.and Mrs. Bell wouldn't be oblivious to this, right?

Camille's face grew serious, and she cast a worried look in the directionof Ayan's office.

Dan suggested, "I'm thinking of talking to Mr. Simpson about this. Doyou want to come with me?"

Camille replied, "No, I won't. I'm just an architect. I don't have much sayin this matter. You should go. You can have a good discussion with him.If you have any ideas, you can work them out together.”

Dan went to see Ayan, while Camille went downstairs. As she arrived atthe parking lot, she spotted Mrs. Bell. Mrs. Bell saw her too andimmediately smiled, walking over. "Cami, how about having a cup ofcoffee together?"