Female Novel
Chapter 1039: Pawn
Chapter 1039: Pawn
Ayan's stance and attitude were crystal clear. His words left the old Simpson, Fletcher, and Talia in
silent agreement. It was like a resounding slap to Brody and Page's faces. Although Ayan's status andnovelbin
influence far surpassed theirs in the business world, for Brody, Ayan was still his junior, and being
scolded by his junior in front of the old Simpson and his parents was humiliating.
Brody, with a stern expression, turned to Ayan and snorted, "Ayan, with your attitude, I will never allow
Camille to remarry you. Since you are divorced, there is no relationship left. So today, I hope you can
assure me in front of your grandfather and parents that you won't bother Camille anymore. Don't cause
a scene that tarnishes our reputation."
Ayan couldn't help but laugh. He genuinely chuckled. Laughter played across his features, and his
deep eyes sparkled with amusement. He calmly raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you suggesting I
should stay away from Camille and hand her over to your family, the Armstrongs?"
"Naturally. After all, you're divorced now. Regarding the child, we don't want to compete, as it's a boy.
We understand that you won't let go. But Camille belongs to the Armstrong family. We are her parents.
Now that you are divorced, she should come back with us. Ayan, isn't it better to part on good terms?
Let's not make this ugly!" Brody said righteously. His goal was clear-to take Camille back with them.
To an outsider unaware of the situation, he might even seem like a caring father, but Camille, as a party
to the situation, couldn't help but wonder if she had missed something. Why were Brody and Page so
insistent on taking her back?
Of course, she knew that their motivations were primarily driven by their self-interest, especially with
the Wesley family still present in Hance City.
A cynical smile played at Camille's lips. She couldn't help but chuckle and then spoke calmly, "So, am I
a minor child or a pet? Why do you never consider my opinion? Do you think that even though I'm an
adult and a mother, I should still obediently follow your arrangements?"
Camille's expression towards Brody and Page turned icy, with a hint of clear disdain in her eyes. Her
demeanor was cold and aloof.
However, Brody retorted directly, "You belong to the Armstrong family, so you should naturally follow
the Armstrong family's arrangements."
"But have you ever treated me as a member of the Armstrong family?"
"Camille, can you please be sensible? The adults are talking right now. If you have something to say,
wait until we get home. Tell Ayan now, in front of the old Simpson, to stop bothering you. You're already
divorced, continuing to be together will only invite ridicule," Page promptly interrupted Camille, not
allowing her to continue.
Ayan raised a hand to pull Camille behind him, shielding her from Brody and Page's gaze. His deep,
slightly narrowed eyes radiated a chilling indifference, and he said coldly, "Is it Camille who needs to
clarify things with me or do you want her to do it? Going to such lengths for the Wesley family, what are
your intentions? This is the Simpson family, not your Armstrong family. Do you think today's events can
replay themselves here?"
Brody, with a cold expression, retorted, "I don't know what you're talking about, Ayan. With your
grandfather present, is this your attitude?" Brody knew he couldn't argue with Ayan and didn't want to
continue the conversation. He quickly turned to the old Simpson, who had been silent on the side.
He said to the old Simpson, "Mr. Simpson, you saw it too. Ayan's attitude. How can I trust him with
Camille when we've already divorced? Why hold on for so long? While we may not match up to the
Simpson family, we won't let ourselves be bullied!"
The old Simpson raised his head and looked at Brody, his cloudy eyes tinged with indifference. He
asked coldly, "Why should I hand Cami over to your family, the Armstrongs?"
Brody and Page were momentarily stunned by the old Simpson's words, but Brody quickly thought that
it meant the old Simpson was willing to agree. So, he responded, "She belongs to the Armstrong family.
Naturally, she should come back with us. We can't keep living here at the Simpson family. It wouldn't
sound good, and it would seem like we're taking advantage."
Brody believed that the righteous he explained, the more likely the old Simpson would agree. However,
in the room, except for Brody and Page, Camille, Ayan, Fletcher, and Talia didn't believe that the old
Simpson genuinely intended for Camille to return with the Armstrong family. Thus, they remained silent
and didn't speak a word.
Camille, too, stood her ground, glancing at the old Simpson, unworried, because she had unconditional
trust in him, no matter the circumstances.
The next moment, the old Simpson's voice rang out. He locked eyes with Brody, his voice devoid of
warmth and tinged with a hint of questioning, "A member of the Armstrong family? Honestly ask
yourself, have you ever treated her as a member of the Armstrong family? Think about how your entire
Armstrong family treated her. You've certainly benefited from having Cami around."
The old Simpson slammed his hand on the table, his emotions running high. Brody turned blushed.
Fletcher walked over to the old Simpson's side and lightly patted his shoulder, saying, "Dad, you should
watch your temper and speak calmly."
The old Simpson took a deep breath, but his expression remained unrelenting. He glared at Brody,
stating, "Have you and Page ever fulfilled your duties as parents to Cami? Whether she faced public
scrutiny or risked her life giving birth, you were never there. If you were qualified parents, you would
have done everything to protect and cherish your daughter. But you didn't. So why do you expect her to
blindly follow your demands?"
The old Simpson was truly furious, his face filled with anger. His fists clenched, ready to step in and
defend Camille against Brody and Page at any moment.
Brody's face was equally sour, but he remained silent, whether out of shame or reflection, with his head
lowered in silence.
Page, however, looked displeased. Her face tensed slightly, her voice laced with a hint of defiance as
she said, "Mr. Simpson, you shouldn't speak like this. Camille is a part of the Armstrong family. How
can you say we haven't treated her as family? It seems like you, the Simpson family, are trying to buy
her off with these favors. That's not right; you're undermining our relationship with Camille."
"True relationships cannot be undermined. If it's just a superficial bond, it will eventually crumble, with
or without undermining. If your intention in coming to the Simpson family is to seek permission from my
grandfather or my parents to take Camille away, then I advise you to reconsider. Even if I agree, they
won't," Ayan spoke coldly, and his words were met with silence from the old Simpson and Fletcher,
indicating their agreement.
Brody faced the old Simpson, then Fletcher, but none of them spoke. Brody was uncertain how to
respond to this situation.
The atmosphere gradually quieted, and the old Simpson's voice, slow and deliberate, continued, "If
your intention is still to marry Camille off to someone else as per your wishes in the future, then you
need not return to the Simpson family. We don't welcome it. Camille is an independent individual, not a
pawn for your whims."