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Chapter 260
Cam 17- Fake and familiar
Camille, | was told | would find you here.” His tone is a mixture of pity and disgust combined with a disturbing amount ofentitlement. Like I’m the one inconveniencing him by forcing him to come to my workplace to find me. | have avoided him atevery chance I’ve had after blatantly rejecting him last time before leaving my coven’s home. That’s not
a was in tow just ignoring a hint, that’s ignoring a giant neon sign written in caps which says to eff off! Why is he here? Is hestalking me now? What business could he possibly still have with me?
“This is where | work, Simon. What are you doing here? How did you know | would be here?” | demand rudely. Simon laughs likeI've said something hilarious.
“Your grandmother told me about this place. Since you’ve missed our last few meetings because you were so busy here |thought | might as well indulge you and come see what the big deal is. Your mother told me you refused to miss work, although Idon’t know why.
tha It’s not like you have to worry about pissing off your boss when you'll be quitting soon anyway.” He remarks running a fingerover the bar then wiping it on his pants like it came away dirty which it obviously isn’t because | JUST scrubbed it.
“| AM the owner of this bar and what on earth gives you the impression that | intend to quit. working here?” | demand, stalking outfrom behind the bar to confront him properly, hands on my hips. Okay, so technically I’m only half owner, but that doesn’t soundas good. Besides, | love my job and this place. | worked hard to make it what it is today. | wouldn’t give it up for anything! Simonrolls his eyes and speaks to me like he is indulging a child.
“Well obviously you won't have time anymore when we're married. | want at least three children which should keep you plentybusy without all this. Although | suppose if you own the place we can sell it for some extra cash so that’s not too bad.” Hecomments thoughtfully. | see red and | temporarily lose the ability to speak. | have to take a few deep breaths before |
lose my temper.
“I've told you before and I'll tell you again. No matter what my mother or grandmother might have promised you, | am NOT goingto marry you and | am definitely not having your
children!” | insist. Simon just smirks at me.
“Your mother did say you were being obstinate. But I’m sure you'll stop being silly and make the right choice soon. It’s not likeyou're going to get a better offer.” He tells me smugly. He
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acts like it’s a done deal and I’m a spoiled child throwing a tantrum. | have no idea what to do to get rid of this man. I’ve refusedhim in no uncertain terms but he just barrels on, ignoring my opinions and wishes. True, he can’t actually force me to marry him.But he can cause plenty of trouble for me along the way. Especially now that he knows where | work. What am | going to do? Myeyes dart around, searching for a solution, or possibly an exit so that | can run away. My eyes land on Harry who is watching withundisguised interest and horror and an idea forms. A man like Simon will never listen to me, to make him give up he needs toreally believe that he has no chance.
| just know I’m going to regret this but it seems like the fastest way to get rid of Simon.novelbin
“Actually, | do have a better offer, or at least I’m expecting one anytime now. Isn’t that right Harry?” | angle myself away fromSimon and give Harry a pleading look. He catches on immediately and without so much as a pause he’s on his feet and joiningthe conversation.
“Of course babe, you have to be patient though. When I propose to you | want it to be perfect. But don’t worry, | won’t make youwait too long.” Harry winks at me suggestively and | have to work not to roll my eyes. I’m worried that he’s overdoing it butSimon's eyes are darting between the two of us, trying to figure out what’s happening. Harry sidles in closer to me, slipping hishand around my waist and resting it on my hip. | force myself to relax into his side. Simon’s face is starting to go red.
“Who is this?” He demands angrily.
“This is my... my boyfriend. Harrison.” | manage to force out. The words feel unnatural. Harry holds out a hand to shake butSimon ignores it.
“But your mother insisted you were unattached!” He blusters.
“Definitely not, Cam’s family don’t approve of me much, but | didn’t realise they had moved on to pretending | don’t exist!” Harrysays with a laugh. He’s a much better actor than | am. |
look up at him mournfully.‘Sorry about them.” | tell Harry. He smiles at me, the perfect picture of devotion.
“Don’t apologise. You know the only person whose approval | need is yours.” He answers sweetly. Simon snorts, drawing myattention away from Harry.
2/3Cam 17- Fake and familiar“| do not believe you!” He declares..
“If you are so in love, why didn’t you say anything when | first came in?” He demands. Harry shrugs,
“Cam can take care of herself.” He answers easily.“B-but..” Simon seems stuck on the words and he’s turning a weird shade of purple.
“But what? | am not going to marryyou. |. AM. TAKEN. teeand co letelyendt Oy able. Leaveme blonel” | insist. Simon's pretenceof manners falls away completely.The content is on NovelDrama.Org!Read the latest chapter there!
“You have to be JOKING! There’s no way you would choose some boy toy INCUBUS over me!Do you know who my family are?” He yells.
“How dare you! Harry is ten times theman you are and | wouldn't marryyou if we were the last two people onearth! Get it through your thick skull. |don’t want you. | don’t care aboutyour family ovules donitwant '!nore, pdwé?, l'don’t want to pop outendless little Witch babies for youand there is NOTHING you can do tochange my mind. Now get OUTbefore | am forced to call theauthorities!” It takes every bit ofpower | have not to shove him. Harrydelivers the final blow when he pullsme close, leans down and gentlypresses his lips to mine. | swear |nearly pass out on the spot and | feela rush of his magic surging throughme. He pulls back. The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
“Thank you for defending me love.”He says, quietly but just loud enoughfor Simon to hear. Again | have
point out HarydsiaiibH betteraetdntha the. I'm so stunned | can’tget another word out. | hide my faceagainst his chest hoping that Simonwon't see how frazzled | am. This isreally not how | thought my night wasgoing to go. The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
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