Female Novel
Chapter 997: Deal
Chapter 997: Deal
Ayan raised his hand and gently stroked her hair, his magnetic voice soothing, "Don't overthink it,
okay? It's not like that. All of this is just because of their selfishness, it has nothing to do with you,
alright?"
Ayan continued to reassure Camille, not wanting her to harbor any discomfort or unfounded thoughts.
His eyes were half-lidded, filled with tenderness as he kept gazing at Camille.
Perhaps worried that Camille might still be overthinking, his voice became even lower and huskier as
he said, "I'll handle this matter. If they ever contact you again, just reject them outright. No matter what
methods or threats they use, don't respond, okay?"
Camille nodded gently, feeling somewhat relieved by Ayan's words.
From the moment she went to the Armstrong family to hearing what Brody and Page had said, her
heart had been in turmoil.
Camille had already been deeply disappointed, but she hadn't anticipated that there would be
something even more disappointing.
She nestled into Ayan's embrace, her eyes unblinking, her voice low and hoarse as she asked, "Donovelbin
they gain anything good from doing this? Why would they go to such lengths to make things difficult for
me?"
Ayan didn't answer Camille's question directly, but he had already reached his own conclusions about
the Armstrong family's intentions.
In a soft voice, he reassured Camille not to overthink things and told her that as long as he was there,
she didn't need to worry. He emphasized that she should avoid any contact with the Armstrong family.
However, despite his comforting words, Camille couldn't help but feel a lingering sense of unease deep
within her.
She had never held any hope or illusions about the Armstrong family, but even so, they were imprinted
on her to some extent.
Ayan didn't let Camille dwell on her thoughts any longer and told her to take a shower. It was already
late at night.
As Camille went to take a shower, Ayan walked to the balcony and picked up his phone to dial a series
of numbers.
The call was quickly answered, and Kian's voice came through. Ayan spoke indifferently, "Check into
the Chesen's Wesley family's background and their connections with the Armstrong family. Find out if
the Armstrong family gained any benefits from this."
Kian didn't understand why Ayan was calling him and asking to investigate the Armstrong family at this
hour, but he quickly acknowledged the request.
In truth, it wasn't difficult to find information about the Armstrong family. A little digging would reveal the
truth.
Five minutes later, Kian called Ayan back.
He informed Ayan, "Mr. Simpson, the Wesley family holds a significant position in Chesen City and can
be considered an affluent family. However, their only son, Derrick, was involved in a car accident and
has been in a vegetative state ever since. Recently, the patriarch of the Wesley family, known as the
old Simpson, has been in deteriorating health over the past six months. They are planning to select an
heir from among their three sons and several grandsons. Derrick's parents were anxious to ensure that
Derrick had a child to gain the sympathy of the his grandfather and regain control of the Wesley
Group's inheritance."
This matter wasn't a secret in Chesen, and almost everyone in the city's social circles knew about it.
Derrick's parents didn't choose a local girl to avoid revealing their true intentions in the competition for
the family assets, fearing that the other party would demand exorbitant terms.
Therefore, they reached out to the Armstrong family.
As for the Armstrong family's motives, it was straightforward: they wanted money. As long as the
payment was substantial, they didn't care about what would happen to Camille once she was married
into the Wesley family.
However, it wasn't clear how much money Brody had demanded from the Wesley family. This was
something only the four people involved would know.
Upon hearing Kian's report, Ayan's handsome face had turned icy cold.
The actions of the Armstrong family were beyond outrageous. They were challenging his limits and
blatantly disregarding the Simpson family, showing no compassion whatsoever toward Camille.
Ayan, with his frigid expression and cold tone, asked, "Find out where the Wesley family people are
staying in Hance City."
Kian responded, "I anticipated your question, so I've already checked. They are staying at a high-end
hotel not far from the Armstrong family. Do you want me to go there now?"
"No, there's no need. I'll go there tomorrow morning and inform them about our situation. If they keep
bothering us, don't blame me for not being polite." Ayan was willing to give the Wesley family the
benefit of the doubt, but if they continued to pursue this matter after knowing the truth, it would be
considered willful wrongdoing.
As for the Armstrong family, Ayan certainly wouldn't let them off easily either.
Ayan's brow furrowed deeply as he thought about the Armstrong family's motives. What was the
significance of Brody's actions? It seemed that the Simpson family had given him too much leeway,
causing him to become increasingly arrogant.
Kian quickly responded, "I've kept in touch with Mr. Burris's secretary, and if there were any issues, he
would have mentioned something. But he hasn't said anything, so it seems there are no problems with
Armstrong Corp."
If Armstrong Corp wasn't facing any issues, then what was Brody's motive for this?
Ayan continued to ponder this and his face grew colder. There was an underlying chill in his deep-set
eyes as he said, "Arrange a meeting with Horace at Simpson Group tomorrow."
Kian replied, "Alright, I'll contact Mr. Burris's secretary right away."
Ayan ended the call with Kian and returned to the bedroom. Camille hadn't come out of the bathroom
yet, and Ayan checked the time. It had been over ten minutes; if she didn't come out soon, he would
have to knock on the door.
He understood Camille's feelings at this moment. Even though she knew the Armstrong family's
attitude toward her, what had happened tonight had exceeded her expectations, leaving her in shock.
Ayan thought about Camille's emotional state and his brow furrowed even deeper.
Camille's phone, which had been placed on the bedside table, suddenly rang.
At this late hour, who could be calling her?
Ayan walked over and picked up the phone, noticing that it was an unmarked number.
He glanced at the bathroom door, from where he could still hear the sound of running water. Camille
hadn't finished showering yet. Ayan hesitated for a moment; he rarely touched Camille's phone, let
alone answer her calls without permission.
But the call at this hour suggested that something urgent might be happening.
Moreover, he couldn't help but wonder if it was from Brody or Page. After all, after taking Camille away,
he hadn't left them any respect. Could they really swallow this insult?
With these thoughts in mind, Ayan pressed the answer button.
He didn't speak, waiting for the other person to start the conversation.
Several seconds passed after the call was connected before the voice on the other end said, "Cami,
are you sleeping? It's me. My phone was taken away by Mom, so I couldn't answer your calls. I really
wanted to tell you not to come, but there was nothing I could do. I'm so sorry."
"She's in the shower," Ayan replied indifferently, his expression excessively cold. He continued, "What's
the Armstrong family's game?"
Hearing Ayan's voice, Grace was slightly taken aback. She was nervous in front of Ayan, which made
her voice sound stiff and hesitant as she stammered, "Mr. Simpson... I... I don't know, but I promise I
don't agree with what they're doing. I just don't have the right to speak, and I can't stop them. The only
person who can protect Cami is you. Please, don't let Cami go to the Armstrong family again, at least
not alone."
Tonight's events had left Grace somewhat frightened. She never imagined that her own parents could
do something like this. When they took her phone and forbade her from communicating with Camille,
she felt like she didn't know her parents at all.
She bit her lip, her expression growing serious. Her voice carried clear concern as she asked Ayan,
"Mr. Simpson, is Cami okay?"
Ayan knew that Grace wasn't lying, and he understood that she was the only one in the Armstrong
family who truly cared for Camille.
So, in response to her question, he softened his tone slightly and replied, "She's fine." With a calmer
tone, he inquired, "What kind of deal do they have with the Wesley family?"