Chapter 60The courtroom remained silent after Dominic's words."Thank you for showing everyone that I was never afraid of where I came from."Those few sentences carried more weight than Sebastian's entire presentation.Sebastian's face darkened. He had expected laughter and ridicule. Instead, Dominic had walked away with even more admiration.The judge adjusted his glasses and looked at Sebastian."Mr. Sebastian Hayes, unless your evidence is directly related to this divorce case, the court sees no reason to continue discussing it."Sebastian reluctantly nodded. "Understood, Your Honor."He slowly returned to his seat, his jaw clenched so tightly that the muscles twitched.The judge shifted his attention to Dominic."Mr. Dominic, do you have any financial claims against your wife?"Every pair of eyes turned toward him.According to the law, Dominic had every right to request a share of the marital assets or seek compensation.After all, Camilla was the president of Sterling Group, a

Chapter 62The conference room at Sterling Group remained brightly lit long after sunset.Coffee cups had piled up on the table. Empty food containers sat in one corner, forgotten as everyone focused on the mountain of documents spread before them.No one had gone home.Camilla stood in front of the projector, sleeves rolled up to her elbows, a marker in one hand."The market growth forecast."She circled a figure on the screen."This is where we lost credibility."The finance director adjusted his glasses."President Camilla, we've used the same projection model for the last three years.""That's exactly the problem."Everyone looked at her."We've been relying on what worked yesterday instead of preparing for tomorrow."The room fell silent.Camilla picked up the report Blackcrest International had sent back.She couldn't help admiring whoever had reviewed it.Every weakness they pointed out was real."If we submit this version," she said, placing the file on the table, "we'll lose.

Chapter 64Camilla stormed into the house and dropped her handbag onto the sofa. Her chest rose and fell heavily as she paced across the living room, still burning with anger.Is this really how I'm going to lose Dominic?She clenched her fists.Dominic is mine. Mine alone. If I can't have him, then no one else can.She stopped in front of the window, staring blankly outside. Despite her anger, tears slowly gathered in her eyes and began rolling down her cheeks.She quickly wiped them away when she heard footsteps behind her.Mrs. Bridget walked into the living room and immediately noticed her daughter's troubled expression."Camilla?" she called.Camilla didn't answer.Her mother frowned and walked closer."I don't understand why you're still thinking about that man. You should be happy that he's finally out of your life."Camilla turned around, her eyes red from crying."Mother, you don't understand.""What don't I understand?""I've lost a rare gem."Mrs. Bridget stared at her as t

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

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