Female Novel
Chapter 1040: Value
Chapter 1040: Value
After the old Simpson spoke, he got up. He looked at Camille and said, "Cami, walk me back to my
room."
Camille nodded and immediately went over to assist the old Simpson. Her gaze swept briefly over
Brody and Page before accompanying the old Simpson to his room.
As Camille and the old Simpson left, the atmosphere in the hall became even quieter.
Ayan walked over to a nearby sofa, sat down with his legs crossed, and leaned back in the armchair.
He cast a cold, indifferent gaze at Brody and Page, saying, "After all the commotion, what have you
really gained from it? Are the benefits you've gained even remotely proportional to the trouble you've
stirred?"
Ayan's questioning made Talia and Fletcher's expressions turn less amiable. They gazed indifferently
at the now-still Brody and Page.
Although they had become in-laws, they didn't usually interact much. Of course, except when there
was a need. Brody would occasionally seek Fletcher's help, and Fletcher would help considering
Camille's situation. However, after multiple instances, Brody began to show a lack of respect and forgot
the disparity in their status, treating Fletcher with a commanding tone. Eventually, Fletcher began
declining Brody's requests through a secretary.
For Fletcher, it was quite simple to interact with others. It didn't require matching backgrounds or equal
influence, just mutual respect. That would lead to a good friendship and long-term relationship.
The favors that the Simpson family did for the Armstrong family were all out of consideration for Camille
and the old Armstrong.
So when Ayan questioned Brody, Fletcher and Talia didn't step in to ask Ayan to tone down his words.
What they had done in this situation was indeed excessive.
Brody's face darkened. He looked at Ayan and said, "I don't know what you're talking about. How I treat
Camille is a matter for the Armstrong family to handle. Since you two are divorced, there's no need for
your concern. The fact that the Simpson family is publicly refusing me to bring Camille back is simply a
way for you to control her. You're keeping Camille in your hands just for your own interests. Once she
no longer has any use to you, will you treat her the same way you are now?"
Brody couldn't believe it.
A family like the Simpson family, of course, prioritizes their interests. If a person becomes of no benefit
to them, would there really be no difference in how they treat that person?
Brody absolutely didn't believe that. The more the Simpson family resisted, the more he wanted
Camille to return to the Armstrong family.
He even started to think, could Camille's abilities be far greater than what he had seen? Was that why
the Simpson family was unwilling to let go of her? Was that why they treated Camille so well?novelbin
Once these thoughts entered Brody's mind, they became unstoppable.
He looked at Ayan and asked, "Are you exploiting the benefits of Camille? You have no blood
relationship with her, yet you unconditionally treat her well like this? Don't be ridiculous. The Simpson
family isn't a charity. They wouldn't unconditionally support someone without reason. You're using
Camille, and that's disrespectful to the Armstrong family."
Brody's questions made Ayan instinctively furrow his brows, and Fletcher and Talia's expressions
soured.
Talia couldn't help saying, "Is all you think about benefits and interests? If you have such intentions in
your heart, naturally you would think this way about others. You clearly don't like Camille, but why won't
you let her go? You think she's divorced from Ayan, so that gives you another chance to use her. But
have you considered her feelings?"
"Mrs. Simpson, if they've divorced, why won't you let her go? Are you telling me there's absolutely no
ulterior motive behind it?"
Page snorted and her displeasure was evident.
At least her thoughts were in line with Brody's. She also refused to believe that the Simpson family had
no ulterior motive.
But could they be getting all the benefits?
After all, Camille's was an Armstrong.
Page straightened up when she thought about this. Her attitude made Talia smile. Talia asked, "Is your
only concern benefits and interests? When it comes to selfishness, we do have some. Our selfishness
is that we hope she can live well, that she can completely break free from her unloving parents. That's
our selfishness."
Page and Talia began arguing, and Talia was a person who had never been in the spotlight. Due to her
status, people usually tried to please her, wanting to establish relationships with her, whether their
intentions were good or not. She always maintained a polite demeanor regardless of their motives.
But Talia couldn't help herself when it came to Page. This had happened before when Camille had
confronted Page, and it was happening again now.
She coldly refuted Page for a few statements, leaving Page speechless.
Fletcher, on the side, chimed in as well, accusing Brody of acting foolishly and selfishly.
After this situation had continued for a minute or two, Ayan, with a cold expression, interrupted them,
saying, "If your purpose in coming to the Simpson family has been fulfilled, then please leave. My
parents and grandfather might be more accommodating, but I have a short temper. I don't think I need
to call someone to escort you out, do I?"
Ayan didn't give Brody and Page any face. Even Fletcher was taken aback and looked at Ayan, hoping
he would preserve a bit of dignity, not just for anyone but at least for Camille. However, Ayan didn't pay
any attention and continued with his attitude.
In this situation, Brody and Page could no longer stay. Staring down the threat in Ayan's sharp gaze,
they left, and their faces were far from pleasant.
Before leaving, Brody told Ayan, "This matter isn't over, Mr. Simpson. The Armstrong family is being
manipulated by you. What you're doing is illegal. You might have the upper hand, but you can't change
the law."
Ayan reacted like he'd heard a joke, with no hint of fear in his smile. He said, "Sure, let's see if the law
is more on your side or mine."
With that, Brody had nothing more to say. He left with a huff, radiating anger from his whole body.
They'd come to the Simpson family willingly, but they'd been subjected to accusations in return. Brody
was seething, and he would not forget this day. He was determined to find a way to get back at them.
This was Brody's most direct thought, but he kept it to himself, hidden in his heart.
After the two of them left the Simpson family, Fletcher spoke quietly, "Ayan, you went a bit overboard
just now. Even if they were wrong, they're still Camille's parents. Maintaining a polite and courteous
appearance for Camille's sake should be considered."
Fletcher was concerned that Camille might feel uncomfortable about this, so he couldn't help but nag at
Ayan.
But Ayan was unwavering and confident. He said, "She won't care about these superficial formalities,
and she won't hold it against me."
Talia also complained, "What on earth is the Armstrong family thinking? How could they do this? Did
someone cast a spell on them or something?"
Ayan, with his indifferent demeanor, took over the conversation. "It's probably not a spell but their own
selfishness."
"Camille is, in the end, their own daughter. The way they are behaving is completely unlike biological
parents." Talia voiced her displeasure, and it hit Ayan's heart like a heavy blow.
He furrowed his brows slightly, lost in thought, repeating these words over and over in his mind, without
paying attention to what Fletcher and Talia were saying.
Talia, who hadn't heard Ayan respond, looked at him with a perplexed expression and called his name
softly. "Ayan, why aren't you speaking? What are you thinking?"
Ayan finally snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Talia and Fletcher. He asked, "Would you treat
my sister this way?"
Both of them were stunned and looked at Ayan as if he were crazy. Talia snorted and said, "We're not
step-parents. Why would we treat our own daughter like that?"