Chapter 305
“You made a huge mistake putting your trust in Benjamin White. He’s useless, all he does is party and waste time.” Camila’s voice was ice cold.
Luke’s face flushed, rage making him clench his fists until the veins stood out on his forehead.
Camila didn’t care how upset he looked. She just kept going, letting out everything she’d been holding back. “If you’d handed over the White Group to me earlier, I wouldn’t be stuck like this, having to answer to everyone else. Do you have any idea how smug Natalie Watson is now? And me? I’m just stuck watching it all happen. I can’t do a thing p>
She remembered how she’d tried to use her pregnancy to frame Natalie, and for what? The more she thought about it, the angrier she got.
Luke was mad that Camila was taking it all out on him, but in the end, he could only let out a shaky breath and try to calm her down. “Don’t get worked up. No matter how clever Natalie Watson thinks she is, she’s nothing compared to you. You have Alexander Ramirez. Sooner or later, you’ll put her in her place p>
Alexander Ramirez? Camila let out a bitter laugh. He’d never been tough enough with Natalie. If he really cared about their lost child, he would have made sure that woman disappeared for good.
But there was no point saying any of that to Luke.
She waved him away. “Enough. You can go p>
Luke stared at his daughter, feeling like she was treating him like a servant. He was hurt, but he didn’t dare show it.
“Fine. Cool off for a bit. I’ll come check on you in a few days p>
Camila didn’t answer. She just turned away, her face set and cold.
Seeing her like that, Luke stood up and left quietly.
As soon as the door clicked shut, Camila grabbed a throw pillow and hurled it across the room, hoping it would make her feel better.
Not long after, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen-Charlotte Roberts. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs
Instantly, Camila smoothed her expression and answered, her voice soft and respectful. “Grandma p>
Charlotte’s gentle voice came through the line. “Camila, how have you been feeling? I thought I’d come by to see you soon p>
The Ramirez family hadn’t pushed her aside after the miscarriage. That made Camila feel a little lighter. She smiled. “I’m doing well. I was hoping to talk with you, actually p>
After hanging up, Camila couldn’t help the satisfied smile that spread across her face. Charlotte Roberts was the one with the real power in the Ramirez family. She’d never liked Camila much before, but now, out of guilt over the miscarriage, she was forced to accept her. As long as Camila could win her over, her place in the family would be safe.
She remembered that Charlotte loved almond crisps and decided to buy some
herself as a gesture. After changing her clothes, she headed out.
The bakery that made Charlotte’s favorite almond crisps had been around for ages. Camila bought a few boxes of the freshest ones and walked out, already running through In her head how she’d present them.
She was crossing the street, lost in her thoughts, when she passed by a quiet alley. Out of nowhere, someone grabbed her from behind, a hand clamping over her mouth, dragging her into the alley’s shadows.
Panic shot through her. She fought back, clawing at the hand covering her mouth and nose.
Suddenly, the grip loosened.
She gasped, trying to yell. “Help-mmph p>
“It’s me p>
The hand was back, but then she was spun around.
Eric Bailey. As soon as she saw him, the fear drained away and she sagged in relief.
He let go and she shoved him, hard. “Are you trying to scare me to death?” she snapped.
This time, Eric didn’t apologize or try to smooth things over like he usually did. He just stared at her, anger flickering in his eyes. “Tell me the truth. What really happened to our baby p>