Chapter 1237: Light And Easy

Chapter 1237: Light and Easy

Both of them were not surprised. After all, with such a big incident, it

wouldn't be appropriate for Alicia, the party involved, to continue hiding.

Camille and Sienna exchanged glances, and Sienna asked in a low

voice, "Should I accompany you?"

"No need. This is our territory. Should I be afraid of her?" Camille shook

her head and declined.

Sienna didn't insist and simply said, "Call me if you need anything."

"Okay."

Yessica escorted Alicia to the conference room. Due to limited space in

the company, they had to use the large conference room to

accommodate everyone. They couldn't just leave Alicia waiting in the

office lobby.

Camille handed her bag to Yessica and walked directly towards the

conference room.

Sienna didn't idle either. She followed Yessica to Camille's office, which

had surveillance cameras, allowing them to see what was happening in

the conference room.

Yessica whispered, "Sienna, do you think we might get fired for this?"

Sienna replied, "We're doing this for her own good. What would we do

if she continued to be bullied?"

Sienna's reasoning was reasonable, and even Yessica was convinced.

However, the truth was that they simply wanted to know what those two

were talking about in the conference room.

Camille entered the conference room, and Alicia, who heard the

commotion, immediately stood up and looked towards her. Camille

didn't close the door and walked directly to the seat opposite Alicia.

Her gaze was indifferent as she calmly observed Alicia. The Alicia

sitting there now was no longer the arrogant and domineering person

from the hotel corridor the previous night.

Camille knew very well that Alicia must have had a difficult time these

past few days.

But it had nothing to do with anyone else. Everything was caused by

her own mouth.

Seeing Camille sitting silently without saying a word, Alicia's face

stiffened slightly. However, she knew the purpose of her visit today, and

she couldn't deviate from it.

Alicia didn't sit down; she just stared at Camille without blinking, her lips

slightly pursed, seemingly unsure how to start.

Thus, the atmosphere remained quiet like this. If they didn't know that

both of them could speak, they might have thought they were mute.

Camille lowered her gaze slightly, her expression exceptionally cold,

but her eyes never left Alicia. However, after two or three seconds of

eye contact, Alicia was the first to withdraw her gaze and look

elsewhere.

Alicia's evasive behavior amused Camille, but there was no trace of

amusement in her eyes. She spoke indifferently, "Miss Nores, did you

come here to be praised for being so silent? If that's the case, I have

seen it now. If Miss Nores has nothing else, you may leave. I have work

to do, and I won't keep you any longer."

Even though there was an unpleasant incident, and even though

Camille's words weren't pleasant to hear, she maintained a basic sense

of calm. She didn't create a tense atmosphere but treated Alicia with a

normal tone and attitude.

The more composed Camille appeared, the more Alicia's inner turmoil

grew. But Camille had already said her piece, and if she remained

silent at this moment, her visit today would probably be in vain.

After finishing her statement, Camille prepared to stand up from her

chair. However, Alicia spoke up first, saying, "Mrs. Simpson, I came

here today regarding the incident from the other night. I was too

impulsive that evening, and I shouldn't have said those things to you. I

sincerely hope that Mrs. Simpson can forgive my impudence and not

hold it against me. I truly apologize.”

As she spoke, Alicia slightly bowed her head towards Camille,

maintaining the position without making any movements. It was clear

that if Camille didn't forgive her, she wouldn't stand up.

Camille also realized this point. As for her apology, Camille had already

mentally prepared herself. After all, if she didn't apologize, the Nores

family project would continue to be delayed, and the Nores family

couldn't afford that.

Camille wasn't one to take advantage of others, but she also didn't plan

to forgive generously like a saint. She calmly said, "I have seen your

apology, and I have received it, but I won't forgive you. It's not as

simple as saying hurtful words, making mistakes, and then erasing the

damage with an apology. However, rest assured, I will inform Ayan that

you have apologized to me. As for whether the project will continue or

not, it's his decision, and I won't interfere.”

Camille had always considered herself not a magnanimous person. On

the contrary, she was someone who held grudges. She would

remember any harm done to her.

After Camille's words, Alicia also stood up slightly. She probably

anticipated that Camille wouldn't easily forgive her, but since she had

made the effort to come, she naturally wanted to fight for a chance.

She said, "Mrs. Simpson, I truly acknowledge my mistake in this matter.

I was just too impulsive, and I didn't have any ill intentions. I hope you

won't hold it against me. If you feel that this apology is insufficient, I can

come and apologize with my parents. Please, can you give me a

chance?"

Camille calmly replied, "Actually, chances are never given by others;

they are given by yourself. As I said before, I have received your

apology, but I won't forgive you. I won't cling to this matter either. I will

let Ayan know that you have apologized, and that should be enough."

"Not enough. If you don't forgive me, Mr. Simpson won't restart the

project.”

“That's his decision, it has nothing to do with me."

"It does matter! Mr. Simpson suspended the project because of you."

Alicia tightly pursed her lips, her face filled with a sense of grievance

and sadness. The more she spoke, the more agitated her emotions

became. She continued, "Mrs. Simpson, it may be just a matter of

words to you, but it has caused significant losses for our Nores family

and other businesses.”

Camille furrowed her brow slightly. She found Alicia's words somewhat

ridiculous and let out a cold laugh before asking, "Miss Nores, do you

even know what you're saying? You think this is just a matter of words

to me? But let me ask you, why should I help you? Do you have

anything worth my assistance? Even if it were just a single glance from

me, I wouldn't want to help you. Do you understand what I mean? I've

said it before, I accept your apology, but I won't forgive you. Don't think

that speaking has no consequences.”

After Camille finished speaking, she didn't want to waste any more time

with Alicia. She spoke dismissively and left the meeting room, casting

one last cold gaze at Alicia.

As Camille exited the room, Yessica and Sienna also came out of their

offices. Camille said to Yessica, "Accompany Miss Nores out."

Yessica nodded quickly and went to the meeting room to find Alicia.

Sienna followed Camille back to the office. Camille poured herself a

glass of water and took a sip before saying, "Alicia is truly spoiled. You

saw it too; she actually said it was just a matter of words for me. It's

quite laughable, really.”

The more Camille thought about it, the angrier she became. It seemed

she couldn't afford to have even the slightest bit of softness in her

heart. Any trace of softness would only lead to regret.

Sienna asked, "What are you planning to do now?"

“I won't do anything. I'll just inform Ayan that she apologized to me. Will

Ayan ask me to forgive her? I've already said that I accept her apology,

but I will never forgive her. If I forgive her so easily, won't she do the

same to me again next time?"

“You're right. Don't forgive her. Why should you? Who does she think

she is?"

“Yes, you're right.” Camille locked eyes with Sienna. Following Sienna's

advice, Camille told Ayan the same thing. Ayan asked the same

question.

Camille responded just as she had told Alicia. She could accept the

apology but would not forgive her. As for whether to immediately

resume the project, that was Ayan's decision.

Sensing Camille's indifference in her words, Ayan asked, "Was her

attitude during the apology not good? Shouldn't we have her apologize

publicly?"