Female Novel
Chapter 1056: As Wishes
Chapter 1056: As Wishes
She discreetly pressed her lips together, harboring an indescribable emotion deep within her.
It was a feeling she couldn't quite articulate, and she wasn't sure what it signified.
Camille remained unresponsive and simply looked at Page. Page hesitated, then confessed her
innermost ambitions, saying, "I don't want the entire Armstrong family to be entirely under his control.
I'm aware that the majority of Armstrong Corp now leans toward Horace, and that's something I can't
change. But what I can change is the Armstrong family's assets. Despite all the events that have
occurred in the family, I believe that even a weak camel is larger than a horse. I don't want all my
efforts in life to yield no returns. So, I must fight for my rightful share."
"This is your matter. Why do you assume that I'll definitely agree? Moreover, this situation isn't so
severe that you need to come to me for reconciliation. After all, you must have evidence to support
your case, given how much you know about him. If you have evidence, you already have the upper
hand. Are you hoping I'll join in and share the spoils?" Camille chuckled lightly, but her eyes remained
icy. Her gaze was colder than before.
In response to her words, Page was candid. "Yes, you're right. I could do this without seeking your
help. I might not even need anyone else. Once the time is right, I can produce the evidence I have and
render him speechless."
"In that case, why approach me?"
"Because I want assurance. When someone goes mad, they're capable of anything. I don't want to
endanger my own safety and life. So, I need your help."
Page's expression changed, and her gaze returned to that kind of prideful demeanor. She was
inherently a person with a lot of integrity. Therefore, when she returned to her normal state, it was easy
to see how false her previous plea for forgiveness was. Even when she cried and shed tears, Camille
had never believed that Page genuinely desired forgiveness from the heart. Camille had always
believed that Page was a person with a sense of superiority, or in simpler terms, she looked down on
Camille.
This was the reason Camille never understood. When Page learned that Camille had her own
company, Page initially assumed it was a scam or that Camille was using someone else's company as
a means to deceive them. However, once she realized that the company indeed belonged to Camille,
and not only that, but Camille had intervened when the situation nearly led to the bankruptcy of
Armstrong Corp during the matter involving Elijah. Camille had successfully resolved the situation and
brought in a professional team from Mario to handle the chaotic affairs of Armstrong Corp. At the time,
Page had scoffed at her, not thinking much of Camille's abilities. She refused to acknowledge Camille's
capabilities, yet she enjoyed the benefits Camille's abilities brought. She even believed it was all just a
matter of coincidence and Camille's luck.
But time revealed people's true nature. Over time and through various experiences, Page was forced to
acknowledge Camille's competence. Most importantly, she had seen Camille's influence in Armstrong
Corp and how highly she was regarded by the Simpsons. The Simpsons treated Camille as if she were
one of their own, and this conclusion was drawn after numerous tests and observations.
After carefully weighing her options, Page decided to change her mind. This led to the current
conversation.
Page's straightforwardness elicited a light chuckle from Camille. Camille asked, "Why do you think I
would help you? After all, you treated me and my grandmother in a certain way, something I'll never
forget. Have you forgotten that?"
Page's expression shifted briefly, but she quickly regained her composure. She replied, "I've said what I
needed to about your grandmother. It was her honor to become my father's second wife, considering
she was nothing to begin with."
Camille retorted, "So what? Now you want my help, and my thoughts are what matter most, aren't
they?" She emphasized that a person's status shouldn't justify mistreatment.
Even though Page's grandmother was her father's second wife, Camille believed there was no reason
to refuse Page's request. The grandmother had done nothing wrong and had cared for Camille since
she was young, so Camille felt Page should be grateful.
Camille's thoughts remained inscrutable to Page, who inquired, "So, what would it take for you to help
me? Should I apologize to your grandmother, or do you have something else in mind? Just say the
word, and I'll do it."
Camille, however, coolly responded, "No need, there's nothing required."
She believed an apology would only trouble her grandmother, who didn't need it and should be left
undisturbed.
Page frowned and asked, "So, you still won't help me, right?"
Camille affirmed, "No, I won't help you. What you do is your business. After all, in your eyes, I've
probably never been part of the Armstrong family."
Perhaps Camille's attitude had soured Page's emotions. She huffed and her expression turned cold.
Following Camille's words, she added, "Indeed, you've never been part of the Armstrong family, so
what am I expecting from you?"
Page concluded her statement and rose, saying, "Camille, we'll meet again. I believe you'll agree to my
proposal before long. I hope for the day when we can collaborate."novelbin
With that, Page departed.
Camille remained motionless at the dining table, lost in thought. Sienna, who was with her, had also
fallen silent.
After a while, the server approached and softly reminded, "Master King, the lady has already settled
the bill."
Sienna nodded and turned to Camille, asking, "Why so quiet? What's on your mind?"
Camille, in a hushed tone, sighed and looked at Sienna, asking, "I'm wondering if I'm a failure. Am I?"
Sienna replied, "Nonsense. Why would you think you're a failure? Is it because of what she said? She's
just trying to rile you up because you didn't agree to her request. Do you really take her words to
heart?"
Camille shook her head and said, "I'm not taking her words to heart, but the way she confidently said
that I'll agree to collaborate with her in the future, does she have some secret assurance?"
Camille found it hard to describe her current emotions. She was feeling agitated and her thoughts were
all over the place.
With a wry smile, Camille said, "You heard her; she said I've never been part of the Armstrongs. If they
don't consider me as one, why do they keep coming to me and making so many demands?"
Camille's discomfort grew as she dwelled on the situation.
Sienna poured her a cup of hot water and handed it to her, speaking gently, "We can't change how
others think, so we can only change ourselves. Don't let their words get to you; otherwise, they'll
achieve their goal. They might take pleasure in seeing us suffer behind our backs. So why let them
succeed?"
Camille nodded softly and said, "I understand what you're saying. It's probably just that this all
happened so suddenly, and I haven't had time to process it."
Sienna followed up with a question, "Is your father really involved with someone else?"
"I don't know."
"In these circles, there are no absolute secrets. And why those people, who clearly know, don't dare to
speak out, it's probably because there are interests at play."
Camille sighed in agreement, "Yes, it's all about interests." Then, she suddenly thought of something,
sitting up straight. She looked at Sienna and asked, "What if we don't know, but Ayan knew all along?"
As Camille posed this question, Sienna was taken aback for a moment. She seriously pondered it, then
blinked and said, unsure of what to say, "He... should not know, right? If he did, he would have told you
a long time ago, wouldn't he?"