Chapter 1034: Deliberate

Chapter 1034: Deliberate

Camille didn't move; she just glanced at Sienna with a soothing look,

telling her not to worry.

Camille's gaze shifted to the live streaming screen. The number of

viewers was continually increasing because people in the chat room

were sharing the live broadcast, causing a steady influx of new viewers.

Comments and likes were pouring in, and the stream’s popularity was

on the rise. As the stream became more popular, the platform started

featuring it on the trending list.

This continued for nearly ten minutes. Many viewers in the chat room

were getting impatient, wondering when Camille would start speaking.

"When are you going to start?"

"Is this a hoax?"

“They're just trying to gain viewers."

“They're wasting time."

"If this is a lie, you better end the stream now. We'll track you down

based on the video, and you'll regret it!"

"Agreed! The Armstrong family is ruthless.”

“Is this really Camille? Blink twice if you're being controlled.”

The comments were varied, and after waiting for so long, people's

emotions started to get stirred up.

Camille, however, remained calm. She looked at the live viewer count,

which had surpassed five thousand by now. It was clear that a lot of

people wanted to know the details and the story behind this situation.

Camille checked the time and then adjusted the camera to face herself.

Her face appeared on the live stream, instantly shocking everyone in

the chat room. Even those who initially believed it was Camille were

surprised, as they didn't expect her to show her face so directly.

Camille had applied simple makeup, and there was no filtering or

retouching, only slight smoothening by Yessica.

As she faced the camera for the first time, Camille felt a slight

discomfort, but she managed a faint smile, giving a reassuring look to

everyone.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Camille, and I believe my name is not unfamiliar

to most of you. After all, there have been countless discussions about

me in the past few days.”

Camille smiled lightly, even with a trace of self-deprecation. Her relaxed

and easy-going demeanor made people feel at ease. There was no hint

of being controlled or threatened.

The chat room was full of comments, so she couldn't read them all.

Camille honestly admitted, “I'm sorry; there are too many comments for

me to keep up with. I hope you understand."

Camille turned her gaze back to the camera, saying, "You probably saw

where I am just now. This is my company, a small one, with many office

buildings nearby. If you're from Hance City, you should be familiar with

this area. I also welcome you to come and visit sometime. I'll treat you

to coffee, but it has to be when I'm not too busy. I've been quite

occupied lately."

Camille chuckled, her tone and attitude making it seem like she was

speaking to long-lost friends. It was a pleasant and relatable way of

communicating.

She once again scanned the comments in the chat room and said,

"Now, I'll answer a few of the most frequently asked questions. I hope

my answers will clear your doubts and speculations. Is that okay?"

Camille blinked her eyes, and her fair complexion appeared

exceptionally charming on the live stream. She didn't appear anxious,

even though she was somewhat nervous. Her presence felt genuine,

making viewers feel like she was just like them, relatable and down-to-

earth.

Camille's demeanor prompted many viewers to express their

admiration in the chat room:

"She's truly beautiful and polite. I'd love to have a friend like her.”

"Miss, did you really divorce Mr. Simpson? Can I chase after you? [I'm

a girl]"

"Hey, don't compete with me! I also like her. I wanted to see her first!"

"So, is it true that you've divorced Mr. Simpson?"

"Are the things the Armstrong family said true? Did Ayan really treat the

Armstrong family poorly, using Simpson Group to threaten them?"

Camille unreservedly read out these questions and addressed each of

them one by one. She thanked everyone for their compliments and

their interest in her.

She explained, "Ayan and I did indeed get a divorce, but it has nothing

to do with anyone else. It's solely because of our own reasons. Even

though we are divorced, our relationship remains the same as it was

before. I believe that a mere piece of paper doesn't dictate our feelings.

We'll definitely remarry in the future.”

“You're probably wondering why not now? I'll tell you a secret, but

promise not to tell anyone, especially Ayan. I'm actually testing him. As

many of you know, our marriage was arranged by our families. Initially,

we didn't have much of an emotional connection. I'm probably luckier

than many other people in arranged marriages because I was married

to him. That's why I'm grateful.”

Camille smiled and continued, "I'm sure you've heard things about my

situation. I envy how parents love their daughters, but my parents have

only ever demanded from me. There are things I'm not eager to reveal

because, no matter what, they gave me life, which is the greatest gift.

But repeatedly crossing my boundaries and hurting me, I can't just

stand by and do nothing."

Camille's expression turned colder, and she openly discussed all the

details.

Her words energized the atmosphere in the chat room. After all, people

were eager for the latest gossip. Her words found both supporters and

skeptics among the viewers.

Some questioned, "Camille, are you now confronting your parents for

the sake of a man? Are you letting your emotions cloud your judgment?

Is it worth it to fight your parents for a man? Aren't they doing this for

your own good? You must be blinded by love."

"Camille, don't be biased. I think Ayan is just using you. If a man loves

you, he would never divorce you. You shouldn't be naive."

"You talk so openly about your parents. I've never heard of someone

publicly criticizing their own parents.”

Camille read all these comments aloud because she didn't want to

avoid or ignore any opinions, whether good or bad.

She said, "I'm not blinded by love. I'm very rational, and I know what I'm

doing. If someone is good to me, I'll be good to them. This is a normal

human reaction, so I hope that those who treat me well aren't harmed. I

also hope that those who claim to be kind but actually harm me will be

mindful and stop. Today, I'm sharing this live response to ensure that

you're not kept in the dark. Please don't rush to judgment, as we can't

verify the truth of things. The best choice is to stay silent and not be

deceived.”

“Thank you for listening to my long-winded explanation,” Camille

concluded. She didn't want to dwell on the matter any longer.

With Camille's sincere response, other viewers in the chat room joined

in to defend her against the people making harsh comments.

The atmosphere in the chat room gradually improved as most

comments were now supportive of Camille. Camille held up her phone

to give everyone a glimpse of the office, reassuring them once more

that she wasn't under control or surveillance. She even greeted Sienna,

who was by her side.

What had initially been intended as a clarification had transformed into

a different kind of livestream experience. The viewers were now more

engaged and positive in their interactions. Most of the comments now

were from people wanting to befriend Camille and Sienna:

"Can I be friends with you lovely ladies?"

“It's true, beautiful people tend to stick together."

"Oh my God, I love you both. Wait, I'm coming to find you right now.”

"Silently asking, can we get Mr. Simpson's autograph? Haha!"