Chapter 1056: As Wishes

Chapter 1056: As Wishes

She discreetly pressed her lips together, harboring an indescribable

emotion deep within her.

It was a feeling she couldn't quite articulate, and she wasn't sure what it

signified.

Camille remained unresponsive and simply looked at Page. Page

hesitated, then confessed her innermost ambitions, saying, “I don't

want the entire Armstrong family to be entirely under his control. I'm

aware that the majority of Armstrong Corp now leans toward Horace,

and that's something I can't change. But what I can change is the

Armstrong family's assets. Despite all the events that have occurred in

the family, I believe that even a weak camel is larger than a horse. I

don't want all my efforts in life to yield no returns. So, I must fight for my

rightful share."

“This is your matter. Why do you assume that I'll definitely agree?

Moreover, this situation isn't so severe that you need to come to me for

reconciliation. After all, you must have evidence to support your case,

given how much you know about him. If you have evidence, you

already have the upper hand. Are you hoping I'll join in and share the

spoils?" Camille chuckled lightly, but her eyes remained icy. Her gaze

was colder than before.

In response to her words, Page was candid. "Yes, you're right. I could

do this without seeking your help. I might not even need anyone else.

Once the time is right, I can produce the evidence I have and render

him speechless.”

“In that case, why approach me?"

"Because I want assurance. When someone goes mad, they're capable

of anything. I don't want to endanger my own safety and life. So, I need

your help.”

Page's expression changed, and her gaze returned to that kind of

prideful demeanor. She was inherently a person with a lot of integrity.

Therefore, when she returned to her normal state, it was easy to see

how false her previous plea for forgiveness was. Even when she cried

and shed tears, Camille had never believed that Page genuinely

desired forgiveness from the heart. Camille had always believed that

Page was a person with a sense of superiority, or in simpler terms, she

looked down on Camille.

This was the reason Camille never understood. When Page learned

that Camille had her own company, Page initially assumed it was a

scam or that Camille was using someone else's company as a means

to deceive them. However, once she realized that the company indeed

belonged to Camille, and not only that, but Camille had intervened

when the situation nearly led to the bankruptcy of Armstrong Corp

during the matter involving Elijah. Camille had successfully resolved the

situation and brought in a professional team from Mario to handle the

chaotic affairs of Armstrong Corp. At the time, Page had scoffed at her,

not thinking much of Camille's abilities. She refused to acknowledge

Camille's capabilities, yet she enjoyed the benefits Camille's abilities

brought. She even believed it was all just a matter of coincidence and

Camille's luck.

But time revealed people's true nature. Over time and through various

experiences, Page was forced to acknowledge Camille's competence.

Most importantly, she had seen Camille's influence in Armstrong Corp

and how highly she was regarded by the Simpsons. The Simpsons

treated Camille as if she were one of their own, and this conclusion was

drawn after numerous tests and observations.

After carefully weighing her options, Page decided to change her mind.

This led to the current conversation.

Page's straightforwardness elicited a light chuckle from Camille.

Camille asked, "Why do you think I would help you? After all, you

treated me and my grandmother in a certain way, something I'll never

forget. Have you forgotten that?"

Page's expression shifted briefly, but she quickly regained her

composure. She replied, "I've said what I needed to about your

grandmother. It was her honor to become my father's second wife,

considering she was nothing to begin with."

Camille retorted, "So what? Now you want my help, and my thoughts

are what matter most, aren't they?" She emphasized that a person's

status shouldn't justify mistreatment.

Even though Page's grandmother was her father's second wife, Camille

believed there was no reason to refuse Page's request. The

grandmother had done nothing wrong and had cared for Camille since

she was young, so Camille felt Page should be grateful.

Camille's thoughts remained inscrutable to Page, who inquired, "So,

what would it take for you to help me? Should I apologize to your

grandmother, or do you have something else in mind? Just say the

word, and I'll do it."

Camille, however, coolly responded, “No need, there's nothing

required.”

She believed an apology would only trouble her grandmother, who

didn't need it and should be left undisturbed.

Page frowned and asked, "So, you still won't help me, right?"

Camille affirmed, "No, I won't help you. What you do is your business.

After all, in your eyes, I've probably never been part of the Armstrong

family."

Perhaps Camille's attitude had soured Page's emotions. She huffed

and her expression turned cold. Following Camille's words, she added,

"Indeed, you've never been part of the Armstrong family, so what am I

expecting from you?"

Page concluded her statement and rose, saying, "Camille, we'll meet

again. I believe you'll agree to my proposal before long. I hope for the

day when we can collaborate.”

With that, Page departed.

Camille remained motionless at the dining table, lost in thought.

Sienna, who was with her, had also fallen silent.

After a while, the server approached and softly reminded, "Master King,

the lady has already settled the bill."

Sienna nodded and turned to Camille, asking, "Why so quiet? What's

on your mind?"

Camille, in a hushed tone, sighed and looked at Sienna, asking, "I'm

wondering if I'm a failure. Am 1?"

Sienna replied, "Nonsense. Why would you think you're a failure? Is it

because of what she said? She's just trying to rile you up because you

didn't agree to her request. Do you really take her words to heart?"

Camille shook her head and said, "I'm not taking her words to heart, but

the way she confidently said that I'll agree to collaborate with her in the

future, does she have some secret assurance?"

Camille found it hard to describe her current emotions. She was feeling

agitated and her thoughts were all over the place.

With a wry smile, Camille said, "You heard her; she said I've never

been part of the Armstrongs. If they don't consider me as one, why do

they keep coming to me and making so many demands?"

Camille's discomfort grew as she dwelled on the situation.

Sienna poured her a cup of hot water and handed it to her, speaking

gently, "We can't change how others think, so we can only change

ourselves. Don't let their words get to you; otherwise, they'll achieve

their goal. They might take pleasure in seeing us suffer behind our

backs. So why let them succeed?"

Camille nodded softly and said, "I understand what you're saying. It's

probably just that this all happened so suddenly, and I haven't had time

to process it."

Sienna followed up with a question, "Is your father really involved with

someone else?"

"l don't know."

“In these circles, there are no absolute secrets. And why those people,

who clearly know, don't dare to speak out, it's probably because there

are interests at play.”

Camille sighed in agreement, "Yes, it's all about interests.” Then, she

suddenly thought of something, sitting up straight. She looked at

Sienna and asked, "What if we don't know, but Ayan knew all along?"

As Camille posed this question, Sienna was taken aback for a moment.

She seriously pondered it, then blinked and said, unsure of what to say,

"He... should not know, right? If he did, he would have told you a long

time ago, wouldn't he?"