Female Novel
Chapter 856: Boundaries
Chapter 856: Boundaries
Preston didn't explain this to Molly. He simply left the hospital with her, and what happened afterward is
unknown.
At this moment, Ayan showed Camille the video as well and asked, "What do you think their
relationship is?"
Camille furrowed her brows, showing her confusion. She shook her head and replied softly, "I don't
know. But can such coincidences really happen in the world?"
She thought they were just working together, unaware of the deeper connection between them.
Ayan put down his phone and had a brief conversation with Camille. He said, "Maybe it's just a
coincidence, but I don't think such a coincidence should happen to Preston."
"Because he's after the Simpson family, so you think this kind of coincidence is unlikely?"
"Yeah."
He didn't hide this from Camille.
Camille sensed that too, so she analyzed it seriously. She softly asked, "What do you think their
relationship could be? Just based on their interactions, do you think they knew each other from the
orphanage or later?"
"I think they knew each other a long time ago."
"If they knew each other for a long time, would Eileen really be so selfless as to risk helping him? What
kind of relationship would make that possible?" Camille asked from an observer's perspective because
she didn't believe that a person could be so selfless unless there was some involvement, either money
or emotions.
But she couldn't see any trace of emotion towards Preston from Eileen, and Preston was the same.
So emotions were ruled out, leaving only money.
Considering Eileen's previous identity as a piano goddess, she wasn't short of money. And later, she
became an actress, so she wasn't broke either. Unless Preston offered her an irresistible amount of
money.
It must be an astronomical sum.
Setting aside whether Preston could have such an amount of money, they should think about why
Eileen would still go to Austin if she had that money.
Could it be that she really likes him?
Knowing that Austin is a married man, although Cora wouldn't pose any threat to her, why would she
take such a risk for a relationship with no future?
Camille voiced her doubts to Ayan, who remained silent throughout. Camille raised her hand and
waved it in front of his eyes, saying, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
Ayan smirked, raised his hand, and held her hand in his palm. His voice was gentle as he said, "I was
thinking you're absolutely right. I have thought about these questions, but not as thoroughly as you.
Since we've ruled out money and emotions, what else could make Eileen keep the secret for Preston?"
"Yeah, what else? That's what I find so strange," Camille said while playing with Ayan's fingers. His
hands were slender and well-proportioned, quite pleasing to the eye. She softly added, "You've been
with Eileen for so many years, and you haven't had the slightest guess?"
Although he explained that he kept Eileen around solely because of her connection to Preston, he
hadn't figured out the exact nature of that connection. How could he be so certain that Eileen was really
helping Preston against the Simpson family?
Of course, Camille didn't ask all these questions out loud. If she did, Ayan would probably get annoyed,
wouldn't he?
Just thinking about it made her want to laugh.
But Camille held back.
However, her inquiry about whether Ayan had any guesses behind her words revealed other
implications to Ayan. He held onto Camille's hand, his gaze deep as he stared at her. "What guesses?
Hm?"
His voice was low and husky, clearly understanding the meaning behind Camille's words.
Camille didn't avoid his gaze. She met his eyes and said, "You were so intimate with Eileen. Hasn't she
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"I'm intimate with her?"
"Don't you think so?" Camille snorted lightly and forcefully pulled her hand away from his grasp. She
said, "You were mean to me so many times because of her, and you even brought her to live in
Hanyama Mansion. Aren't these considered being intimate?"
Camille stared at him with an unchanged expression, her eyes revealing a hint of emotion. Ayan took it
as evidence that she was unhappy.
He didn't answer these questions or provide any explanation. He simply asked, "Are you angry?"
Camille didn't speak, she just looked at him calmly.
Ayan's eyebrows furrowed, and his voice became husky. He said, "Didn't I tell you before? I really have
no feelings for Eileen. The only reason I kept her around was to expose the person behind her."
"But you didn't know back then that the person behind her was Preston."
"Although I didn't know it was Preston at the time, I always knew that there was someone behind Eileen
helping her deal with the Simpson family. That's why I insisted on keeping Eileen within my sight, so I
could be aware of her actions in the first place. So please don't be angry with me because of this. If she
has caused you any grievances, I apologize. Just tell me what I can do, alright?"
Ayan's voice was extremely hoarse as he patiently explained, afraid that Camille wouldn't understand
and get upset.
Camille didn't continue saying anything. She simply nodded lightly, but she didn't tell Ayan that she
wasn't actually angry from the beginning. She was just teasing him. But since he was explaining so
seriously now, she naturally listened quietly. Whether she was genuinely angry or not was no longer
important.
Camille and Ayan discussed this topic for quite a while, making many assumptions, but none of them
could come to a definitive conclusion.
During the conversation, Kian called several times. Kian informed Ayan, "I've contacted Sean. Sean
learnt about Austin's situation and immediately made a choice when he found him. He begged you for
help and said he's willing to do anything."
"Then tell him that if he really wants my help, he should maintain constant contact with Austin. Let
Austin see him as a trump card against Preston. After the incident at Norman Group, once Austin
calms down, he'll investigate who's been scheming against him. The most suspicious person would be
Preston, considering their close relationship. The next step is to watch them fight each other."
Ayan said nonchalantly. Preston must be preoccupied with arguing with Molly because of Eileen and
Zoie, so he wouldn't take long before Austin approached him again. Ayan didn't need to do much now.
He would let Preston exhaust himself before considering their matters.
Ayan put down his phone, and Camille's voice followed. Camille asked, "Will Sean really help someone
against Preston, given their relationship?"
"If their relationship was truly important, Preston wouldn't have shifted all the blame to Sean or let
things escalate to this point. So, the bond between them as cousins isn't as deep as it seems."
Ayan squinted his eyes slightly, a cold indifference flickering in his gaze, especially when he mentioned
Preston's name.
As for Camille, she didn't have many emotions left. The friendship between her and Preston had
already turned sour long ago. In fact, she understood ever since Preston manipulated the project and
caused someone to lose her life to create trouble for Ayan. She knew that their bond had reached its
end. She just couldn't ignore his past devotion and kindness, but all those good things gradually
diminished over time, and now she could clearly feel that there was little left.
She pressed her lips together and looked at Ayan. A faint smile flickered in the depths of her eyes. In
her heart, she silently told herself that drawing boundaries was the best choice for everyone.
She savored Ayan's words from earlier, and a sudden thought popped into her mind. When this thought
emerged, she froze, an expression of disbelief crossing her face. She furrowed her brows, looking
astonished at Ayan.
Her reaction was too obvious and abrupt, catching Ayan's attention. In a deep and low voice, he asked,
"What's wrong?"