Chapter 1233: Right And Wrong

Chapter 1233: Right and Wrong

She couldn't help but burst into laughter. She looked at Page and said,

“You claim it's for my own good, but can you explain how it's actually for

my benefit?"

Page was instantly speechless, his face turning pale.

Camille didn't give Page a chance to speak again. She said

indifferently, "Do you feel completely incapable of providing a single

example of how you have been good to me? Honestly, I can't think of

any either. In my memory, it seems you have a special fondness for

Grace. As for me, there is certainly no love left, not even a trace of

maternal affection you have ever shown me. I used to think it was

favoritism, but I only recently realized that it's not favoritism, it's

selfishness. You genuinely love Grace, but I would rather not be Grace

because having everything under your control and oppression is truly

pathetic.”

She had completely lost herself, devoid of any personal thoughts, living

like a mere walking corpse.

Camille had seen Grace at her unhappiest moments, and that's when

she realized that sometimes experiences aren't necessarily good.

Camille sometimes felt fortunate that she lived for herself, without

subjecting herself to much suffering or forcing herself to do things she

didn't like.

Camille's words struck Page to the core. Originally, Page hadn't yet

recovered from Grace's departure, even though she had accepted the

fact that Grace had run away from home. But she hadn't given up on

finding Grace.

However, she had no news whatsoever, as if the person had vanished

into thin air.

So when Camille accused Page of not providing the motherly love that

Grace truly needed, Page instinctively asked, "Did Grace tell you all

this? Do you know where she is? Camille, did you hide her because

you're jealous of her?"

Camille found it laughable. She let out a mocking laugh and asked

indifferently, "Do you think I need someone to tell me these things?

Aren't they obvious facts? Otherwise, if you were so good to Grace,

why did she run away from home without letting you know anything

about her whereabouts? You should reflect on whether you've treated

her as your own creation. You never think about what suits her, but

rather impose your choices on her."

“This is our business, none of your concern.”

"Yes, indeed, it has nothing to do with me. So why are you coming to

me now?"

"Do you know where she is?"

"Do you think I would know? Our relationship has become colder

because of you. We don't even have a way to contact each other, so

why would she tell me?" Camille certainly wouldn't admit it. The reason

she said so much wasn't to vent her own dissatisfaction but to tell Page

that what she was doing for Grace wasn't truly good. This was probably

the only thing Camille could do for Grace in front of Page.

As for herself, she had already gotten used to it over the years, so

whether she could have Page's motherly love didn't seem important

anymore. After all, she had long surpassed the age of needing love.

Even if she were to receive it now, she would feel rather awkward, so

she believed things were fine as they were.

But Page didn't believe her words. She still thought that Camille must

know where Grace was. After her previous arrogant attitude, she had

softened a lot. She looked at Camille and said, "Just tell me where she

is, okay? You also know that she hasn't left home for too long before.

This is the longest she's been away. What if she's in trouble out there?"

Page was anxious, her tone trembling. But Camille repeated her

previous statement, “I don't know anything. If I knew where Grace was,

why wouldn't I just use that to blackmail you into treating me better?"

Page was slightly taken aback, realizing that what Camille said made

sense.

With narrowed eyes and a cold expression on her face, Page said,

"Since you don't know where she is, why are you saying all this? Do

you want to lecture me with this matter? Do you still see me as your

elder?"

Page resumed her lecturing attitude, but Camille simply let it go in one

ear and out the other. She was used to it, so it didn't matter to her. This

was why experts always advised parents not to resort to physical

punishment, as it wouldn't solve any problems and would only make

children more resistant to discipline.

Camille remained indifferent, her eyes filled with coldness. She knew

that Page's visit today wasn't really about Grace or asking for a birthday

gift. Even though the Armstrong family's lifestyle was not as

extravagant as before, Page still had her own secret funds. The request

for a 200, 000 gift was probably just a casual remark. So what was the

main purpose of her visit today?

Camille speculated in her mind because they hadn't been in contact for

a long time, and Page wouldn't come here without a reason. She

carefully thought about recent events that might be worth Page's

special visit.

After a simple contemplation, she already had an answer. After all,

there was only one thing at the moment, especially when combined

with Horace's phone call last night. The two together made it even

more evident.

Camille pursed her lips but had no intention of broaching the topic

herself. Instead, she waited for Page to speak up, as the atmosphere

remained briefly quiet without either of them saying a word.

Their gazes locked, and ultimately it was Page who broke the silence,

unable to contain herself any longer. Her tone wasn't pleasant, and her

voice was icy as she said, "I came to see you this time because there's

something you must do, and you better do it right.”

"What is it?" Camille asked.

"Did you make Ayan suspend the collaboration with Nores Group? Let

me tell you, it's not just Nores Group involved in this. Armstrong Corp is

also affected. Do you know how much impact it has had on Armstrong

Corp? Your father is getting anxious and upset because of this. You're

also part of the Armstrong family. Ayan is your husband, don't you know

to support your own family?"

Page's tone was urgent, but there was no hint of pleading. Instead, she

was commanding, ordering Camille to understand the importance of

distinguishing right from wrong.

But Camille smiled and said, "But Ayan and I are divorced now. Why

would he listen to me?"

“Then you tell him that you don't mind what the Nores family's daughter

did. Explain the situation to him and make it clear with the Nores family

as well. Apologize and let this matter go. Don't hold onto it, it makes

you appear petty, don't you know that?"

Camille responded indifferently, "Why should I apologize? I haven't

done anything wrong."

"Didn't you understand what I just said? It's not just about Nores Group

now, it involves the Armstrong family too. Are you going to let the

Armstrong family suffer along with it? Are you willing to see the

Armstrong family endure losses?" Page looked displeased, but her

words clearly showed that she didn't know what had really happened.

She thought Camille was being unreasonable, fixating on Alicia.

Camille calmly stated, "The issue with Nores Group has nothing to do

with me. The current situation is a result of Alicia's disrespectful words

and repeated provocations towards me. Even if I let her off, Ayan won't.

So I can't take charge of this matter."

"How can you just step back? Just explain it to Ayan, tell him that you

won't pursue this anymore, it's just a matter of disrespectful words. It's

not a big deal. Why do you keep holding onto it? Besides, you haven't

suffered any loss. Is it necessary to be like this? Can't you be more

magnanimous? Otherwise, what will others think of the Armstrong

family? You're really embarrassing us. Do you realize that?"