Novels by Gold write

Chapter 71Camilla barely slept that night.Every time she closed her eyes, Dominic's words returned to her."You should stop taking people's words at face value."Then she remembered Sebastian's answers.Too quick.Too confident.Almost rehearsed.She turned in bed and stared at the ceiling.For three years, she had trusted Sebastian without questioning anything he said.Why?Because he had always been there when she needed him.Or at least, that's what she had believed.Her phone vibrated on the bedside table.She reached for it.A message from Lily.President Camilla, I've found something strange in the Orion contract files.Camilla sat up immediately.What is it?The reply came almost instantly.There's an authorization document attached to the original negotiation records. It was signed by someone named Dominic.Camilla's heart skipped.Send it to me.A few seconds later, a scanned document appeared on her screen.She opened it.Her eyes widened.The signature was unmistakable.D

Chapter 70The drive home was unusually quiet.Mrs. Bridget sat in the front passenger seat, her gaze fixed on the road ahead. Although she appeared calm, her mind was working nonstop.She wasn't the type of woman to accept defeat.Not when there was still a chance to turn things around.Camilla, on the other hand, couldn't stop thinking about her grandfather's words."If you truly love Dominic... fight for him with honesty."The sentence echoed in her mind over and over again.For the first time, she wondered if she had been approaching everything the wrong way.When they arrived home, Mrs. Bridget didn't even bother taking off her shoes.She walked straight into the living room and placed her handbag on the coffee table.Sophia, who was sitting on the couch watching television, immediately noticed the serious expressions on their faces."What happened?" she asked, standing up.Mrs. Bridget sighed."Your grandfather is impossible."Sophia frowned."Did he refuse to help?""He helped.

Chapter 69Grandpa leaned back against his pillow, his tired eyes moving from Camilla to Mrs. Bridget.After a long pause, he let out a deep sigh."I've listened to both of you," he said quietly. "And I think you're both looking at this the wrong way."Mrs. Bridget frowned."What do you mean, Father?"The old man looked at Camilla with pity in his eyes."Camilla has made mistakes."He paused before continuing."Serious mistakes.""She took Dominic's love for granted.""She allowed other people's opinions to influence her marriage.""And now..."He sighed once more."...she is finally facing the consequences of her actions."Camilla lowered her head, unable to meet her grandfather's eyes."I know, Grandpa.""No."The old man shook his head gently."I don't think you truly understand yet.""If you did, you wouldn't be trying so hard to chase Dominic."Camilla's brows knitted together."What do you mean?""Love isn't something you can force.""You can't pressure someone into loving you a

Chapter 68Mrs. Bridget could see the guilt written all over Camilla's face.Her daughter sat silently beside the hospital bed, her eyes swollen from crying. She looked like someone who had just realized she had thrown away the most precious thing in her life.Mrs. Bridget walked over and gently placed a hand on her shoulder."Camilla."Her daughter slowly looked up."Don't blame yourself for giving Sebastian all the credit."Camilla let out a bitter laugh."How can I not?"Mrs. Bridget sighed."It wasn't entirely your fault."Camilla frowned."What do you mean?"Mrs. Bridget pulled a chair closer and sat beside her."Dominic never told you he was the one helping Sterling Group behind the scenes."She spoke calmly, trying to comfort her daughter."He never once stood before you and said, 'Camilla, I was the one who secured that contract,' or, 'I was the one who convinced that investor.'"She shook her head."If he chose to remain silent, how could he expect you to know the truth?"Cam

Chapter 67"Dominic, stop pretending."Camilla's voice became firmer as she stepped closer to him."I know you're only trying to act strong."Dominic looked at her, his expression unreadable."You don't have to do this.""Do what?""Keep pretending that you don't want to come back to me."Camilla folded her arms confidently."No one will insult you for coming back to me.""I won't allow anyone to talk down to you again."She paused, as though she were making him a promise he should be grateful for."I'll have your back from now on."Dominic stared at her for a few seconds.Then he suddenly burst into laughter.The sound echoed through the quiet hospital room.Camilla's face reddened."What's so funny?"Dominic covered his mouth briefly, trying to control himself."I'm sorry.""You actually mean this?""Of course I do!"He shook his head, another laugh escaping him."You know what?"He looked at her seriously."Becoming a comedian would probably suit you better."Camilla's eyes widened

Chapter 66"I'm listening."Dominic's voice was calm, but the moment Camilla heard it, her heart began pounding.Her grandfather looked at her before speaking."I heard about the divorce."Dominic didn't answer immediately."Yes, Grandpa.""I suppose you have your reasons.""I do."The old man sighed."I won't ask you to tell me everything over the phone. But I want to ask you one question.""Go ahead.""Do you still love my granddaughter?"The room became so quiet that Camilla could hear the faint beeping of the monitor beside her grandfather's bed.She stared at the phone.Her fingers tightened around the edge of her dress.Dominic remained silent for a long moment.Finally, he said,"I cared about her for a very long time."Camilla's eyes immediately filled with tears.Her grandfather caught the difference in his words."You said cared.""Yes.""Not love."Dominic exhaled slowly."Some feelings don't disappear simply because a marriage ends."The old man's expression softened."I u