Female Novel
Chapter 1468: Concerns
Chapter 1468: Concerns
Neither of them had any intention of speaking, and even Aunt couldn't hold back any longer,speaking directly and straightforwardly: "It's like this, Camille, Grace, let me just say it directly. Yousee, your mother didn't have a son before she passed away. Although daughters are great, a familystill needs a son to carry on the family name. So, we discussed and decided to have your cousinand nephew adopted by your father, so they will be part of the Armstrong family in the future. Thisway, our three families can grow closer."
Camille had already had some suspicions, but hearing their words now confirmed her thoughts.
Surely shameless people are unparalleled in the world.
Camille narrowed her eyes and a faint smile appeared on her lips, a smile that made people feeluneasy.
Grace also had a serious expression, seemingly not expecting them to make such a decision.
Grace swallowed and asked incredulously, "Aunt, I don't understand what you mean?"
"Aren't my words clear enough?" Aunt looked at Grace, then at the silent Camille, and said, "Let mesay it again. We want to give the Armstrong family an heir. Both of you are girls, and will eventuallybe married off, so a family still needs a male heir. We can't let the Armstrong family disappear likethis, can we? We're also doing this for the future of the Armstrong family, so you'll have a family torely on when you need it."
"Yes, your aunt's words reflect our intentions. Do you have any objections? If not, then it's settled.Your mother was very fond of both your cousins, so she would have agreed to this. Your cousin willbe your real brother, and you can go to him for anything without hesitation."
This was said by the younger aunt, and the two uncles naturally nodded along, having alreadyagreed on this beforehand.
Camille narrowed her eyes and looked at all of them. Ten or so people, including the two uncles'daughter, were sitting at the table, making it seem quite lively. But the atmosphere now was veryquiet, especially with the two cousins not saying a word all night, their expressions also quiteindifferent. It was clear that they didn't quite agree, but they did not have the right to speak.novelbin
Camille looked at them and then spoke slowly.
She asked, "Uncles, you mean you want the cousins to be adopted into the Armstrong family,right?"
"Yes, that's what we mean."
"If it's adoption, then wouldn't just one be enough? Why two?" Camille asked.
Grace wanted to stop Camille, not wanting her to agree to this, but Camille gently patted her handunder the table, unnoticed by anyone.
Grace received Camille's signal and remained silent, wanting to see what Camille would say.
The uncles and aunt heard Camille's question and immediately thought that there was hope. So,they hurriedly explained, "It's like this, Camille. Our idea is to have both cousins adopted into theArmstrong family to make it easier to manage the family's business. This will make things easier inthe future, and with two brothers in the Armstrong Corp, you can rely on them. We'll all be one bighappy family, and get along better."
Perhaps worried that Camille would refuse, the uncles and aunt were very enthusiastic, even eagerto press Camille's head to get her to agree. But the chances of this happening were very slim,especially with the bodyguards present.
Faced with this response, Camille remained silent, just looking at the people in front of her with acold expression.
She still didn't speak, but the uncles and aunt didn't seem to care; it was as if they assumed shehad agreed.
Grace was getting anxious and a little excited. She wanted to say, "I don't agree. The Armstrongfamily doesn't need to do this."
The uncles and aunt's expressions immediately darkened, and the two cousins also looked at herwith delight. "Why don't you agree?"
"I am part of the Armstrong family. My parents have had so many things happen, and now it's up tome and Camille to make decisions for the Armstrong family," Grace said.
"Grace, that's not right. We are older as uncles, and you have to listen to us. We are doing this foryour own good!" the uncles retorted, not wanting Grace to continue speaking, and instead, theylooked directly at Camille. "Camille, what do you think? Do you agree with us?"
Camille looked at the two uncles, the aunt, and the two cousins. There were more than ten people,but it should have been quite lively. But now the atmosphere was very quiet, especially since thetwo daughters of the uncles hadn't spoken all night and their expressions were very indifferent. Itwas evident that they did not agree, but they did not have the right to speak up.
Camille looked at them and then slowly spoke.
She asked: "Do the uncles intend to adopt both cousins into the Armstrong family?"
"Yes, that's our intention."
"If it's adoption, wouldn't one be enough? Why do you need two?" Camille questioned.
Grace wanted to stop Camille, not wanting her to agree to this, but Camille gently patted her handunder the table, unnoticed by anyone.
Grace received Camille's signal and remained silent, wanting to see what Camille would say.
The uncles and aunt heard Camille's question and immediately thought that there was hope. So,they hurriedly explained, "It's like this, Camille. Our idea is to have both cousins adopted into theArmstrong family to make it easier to manage the family's business. This will make things easier inthe future, and with two brothers in the Armstrong Corp, you can rely on them. We'll all be one bighappy family and get along better."
Perhaps worried that Camille would refuse, the uncles and aunt were very enthusiastic, evenwanting to press Camille's head to get her to agree. But with the bodyguards present, this was veryunlikely.
Facing this response, Camille did not speak-she just looked at the people in front of her. Her browsalso slightly furrowed, seeming a bit troubled, or dissatisfied in some way.
Aunt noticed and immediately spoke, "Camille, why aren't you saying anything? Is there somethingyou find inappropriate? You must tell us. We're all family here; we can be open about these things. Ifthere's something you're not happy with, you can speak up, and we'll definitely make necessaryadjustments."
"Yes, Camille, if you have anything to say, just say it!"
Camille looked at the others for a moment and then sighed, saying, "Since the uncles and aunthave put it this way, I'll just say it directly!"
"Go ahead!"
"You're doing this for the good of the Armstrong family, and I understand. Grace and I support thisbecause it's just the two of us in the Armstrong family, and it would be a shame for the ArmstrongCorp to have no heir. You are our relatives, and according to tradition, this should be a suitablearrangement. But…"
"But what?" asked the main uncle immediately.
The younger uncle also added, "Camille, do you have any concerns? Just tell us!"
"I have no concerns. I just don't think it's quite appropriate to have both cousins adopted. I havethought about being adopted, but it shouldn't be something only a few people know about. I plan tohave it certified by a notary and then publicized by the media, so everyone knows about it. This way,their actions at the Armstrong Corp will be natural, as that is my plan and idea. How does the unclesand aunt feel about this?"
Camille explained her thoughts in detail, then turned to the uncles and aunt, a faint, calculating lookin her eyes. Others might not see it clearly, but Grace, who was sitting next to Camille, could clearlysee it.
Camille remained composed and didn't reveal any signs of being different. Instead, a faint smilecrept across her lips, not giving off a gentle vibe, but instead an unsettling feeling of fear.
The uncles and aunt were slightly startled at this and then looked at each other. Their original planwas not to make this public; having Grace and Camille sign an agreement would have beensufficient. But now, Camille wanted to make it public, and it seemed like there was nothing to loseby being open about it.
So they agreed directly.
"Okay, Camille; it seems you've thought this through. We have no objections. We will go accordingto your ideas."
"Uncles and aunt, don't be in a hurry. I have not finished speaking; I have another condition."
"What condition?" they all asked at the same time.