Chapter 876: Ruined

Chapter 876: Ruined

Camille and Ayan were both somewhat taken aback, especially

Camille, who couldn't believe it and stared at this woman.

Ayan also got up and walked over to Camille after she sat down. His

expression was indifferent as he glanced at Alicia, and he spoke with a

touch of displeasure, "Miss Nores, do you have something important?

This is my private time with my wife. If it's work-related, it would be

more appropriate for Miss Nores to make an appointment with my

secretary at Simpson Group."

Ayan's tone was cold, but Alicia seemed unfazed.

She said, "Mr. Simpson, I just feel that we have a lot of fate. We even

run into each other while having a meal. Simpson Group and Nores

Group might have business collaborations in the future, and Mr.

Simpson and I also seem to have this fate. Mrs. Simpson shouldn't

mind, right?"

Alicia's gaze was full of hostility as she looked directly at Camille.

But Camille didn't mind at all and simply smiled lightly, saying, "As long

as he doesn't mind, of course, I won't mind."

Camille's words were spoken calmly, and she paid no further attention

to Alicia, focusing on her meal instead.

Having met Alicia once before at Ayan's office in Simpson Group,

Camille wasn't surprised to see her. She was also aware of Alicia's

intentions toward Ayan and her attitude toward her.

Thus, Camille didn't want to engage in a lengthy conversation with

Alicia. The best way to deal with someone like her was probably to

ignore her.

However, Camille underestimated Alicia's character. Alicia had grown

up in a open and lively family. She directly looked at Camille and said,

“If Mrs. Simpson is saying it that way, then it means you don't mind,

right? In that case, could Mrs. Simpson spare some time for me and Mr.

Simpson to talk alone? Mrs. Simpson should be understanding, right?"

Alicia made an unreasonable request, but she seemed convinced of

her righteousness. Her eyes locked onto Camille, telling her that she

should cooperate.

After all, she had Nores Group backing her up.

But Camille simply smiled and wasn't interested in confronting Alicia

directly. She looked at Ayan beside her and asked, "She wants me to

leave. What do you think?"

Camille's voice was warm, without any hint of anger.

This made Ayan frown slightly, and his expression became even more

solemn. He spoke in a cold voice, "Alicia, you'd better take back what

you just said. Otherwise, never mind the fact that Simpson Group and

Nores Group haven't started cooperating yet; even if we do cooperate, I

can end it at any time. Want to try?"

Ayan's threat made Alicia's face turn sour immediately. She glared at

Camille before turning her gaze back to Ayan and said, "Mr. Simpson, I

was just joking. Do you really need to take it so seriously?"

Ayan remained silent, and Alicia turned her attention to Camille again,

saying, "Isn't Mrs. Simpson being too difficult? It's just a chat between

you and me. Why do you have to involve Mr. Simpson in this? Mr.

Simpson will be collaborating with Nores Group in the future, which is a

good development opportunity for Simpson Group. Do you want to ruin

it for yourself?"

Alicia's words accused Camille of being unreasonable, and she

seemed almost ready to say that Camille was deliberately trying to

discredit Ayan, and her actions were of no help to him.

Alicia's words made Ayan very displeased, and he was about to speak

up and ask Alicia to leave. However, Camille suddenly reached out and

pressed his arm to stop him from speaking.

Putting down her chopsticks, she wiped her lips with a tissue and then

faintly smiled, saying, "Miss Nores, are you here to teach me how to be

a good wife and Mrs. Simpson?"

Alicia was slightly stunned, not understanding the meaning of Camille's

words.

Camille didn't wait for her to recover and continued, "Miss Nores, you're

still single, so there's no need for you to worry about me. We already

have a child. As for whether I am a qualified Mrs. Simpson, you don't

need to worry about that either. After all, you are not Mr. Simpson, nor

are you the Simpsons. One knows best about their own situation. Miss

Nores, you'd better mind your own business."

Camille's words implied that Alicia shouldn't meddle in her affairs. Alicia

wasn't related to the Simpson family in any way, so what gave her the

right to interfere?

This was none of her business.

After Camille finished speaking, her gaze remained fixed on Alicia,

unwavering and unyielding. Her eyes showed no signs of avoidance or

retreat.

Camille's response caught Alicia off guard. Alicia had always assumed

that Camille might be the type of person who would be bullied and

wouldn't confront others directly. After all, she was Ayan's wife and the

mistress of the Simpson family, and such a status would naturally not

allow her to show any aggressive or confrontational side.

However, to Alicia's surprise, Camille was straightforward and didn't

intend to spare her any dignity.

Similarly, Ayan indulged Camille's behavior, gazing at her with obvious

affection. He didn't seem to mind her words and was ready to let her

say whatever she wanted.

Alicia was finally silenced, not knowing what to say in response.

Coupled with Ayan's displeased expression, she had no choice but to

leave.

Once Alicia had gone, Camille's expression turned cold. She looked at

Ayan and snorted, "Mr. Simpson, you are indeed very popular!"

Ayan's amused expression caused a slight frown to appear on

Camille's face. She asked in an indifferent tone, "What's so funny?"

Ayan's voice carried a hint of amusement as he asked, "Are you

jealous?"

It seemed that Ayan was in a cheerful mood, likely deriving amusement

from Camille's reaction.

Camille felt even more displeased, and her eyes coldly glanced at him.

She asked, "Do you really want me to be jealous?"

Ayan tried to hold back his laughter but didn't manage to hide the

amusement in his eyes. He said, “I didn't mean that. It's just rare to see

you jealous. I find it delightful.”

What was he saying?

She was jealous, and he found it delightful?

Camille couldn't find words to describe her current speechlessness.

She looked at Ayan with a calm and indifferent tone, asking, "Didn't you

tell me that Nores Group is just a company you're considering to

cooperate with? Why does Alicia persistently chase after you like this?"

Ayan's happy expression froze in an instant because Camille's tone

was too serious and somber. Her eyes were no longer devoid of

emotions like before, causing him to become serious as well.

He explained, "The collaboration with Nores Group hasn't been

finalized yet, and Simpson Group hasn't mentioned it in any official

occasion. There's a piece of good land under Nores Group, and

Simpson Group intends to acquire it. The initial idea remains the same:

either cooperate and share the benefits or buy it outright, cutting ties

with Nores Group. As for Alicia, it's her own decision. We haven't met

privately, and I haven't done or said anything to give her any

misunderstandings.”

Ayan was afraid that his explanation might be inadequate, so he made

sure to clarify the situation between him and Alicia.

Camille didn't immediately respond to his explanation. She simply gave

him a glance that revealed nothing about her thoughts.

Ayan hurriedly asked, "Don't overthink it. If you don't want to see her, I'll

ensure future occasions exclude her."

Camille had no such intention. Avoiding Alicia completely would only

make matters worse and give Alicia the wrong impression that she was

bothered.

Besides, some things were already destined, and no precaution could

change that.

After lunch, Ayan escorted Camille back to the museum before driving

back to Simpson Group. However, as soon as he stepped into his

office, he found Alicia sitting on the sofa.

He was visibly displeased and turned to Kian. Kian tried to explain, "Mr.

Simpson, Miss Nores said she already scheduled a meeting with you."

Alicia directly had Kian bring her to the office and even mentioned that

Ayan was dining with Camille, providing all the details of the time and

place. Kian had no choice but to believe her.

Ayan's irritation didn't subside, and he retorted, "Kian, I think the Chief

Secretary position is not suitable for you anymore if you can't

differentiate between what's true and false."