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He shot a quick look at Camille, silently pleading for her to back him up.
Albin eyed the man’s extended hand but didn’t take it. Instead, he glanced at Camille with a playful smirk. “Oh?”
“You used to play volleyball with the boys all the time?”
Carrie spoke up with a steady tone. “It’s not like that. Camille was really reserved back then. When the girls
picked their teams, they usually stuck to their cliques. Since Camille wasn’t part of a group, she often got placed
with the boys.”
After hearing her explanation, Albin finally reached out and gave the man a quick handshake.
The man’s forehead glistened with sweat, overwhelmed by how much weight Albin seemed to give Camille's
words. After all, the Murray family was a powerhouse in Orkset’s elite circle, with strong connections to the Norris
family. Despite Albin’s notorious playboy image, he was in a league far above their own.
The man’s attitude toward Camille changed, his expression now tinged with respect. Everyone knew about
Albin’s infamous reputation—always surrounded by women yet never tied down to any. These weren't the same
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtclueless students from years ago.
Sensing the shift, they wasted no tpiling on the compliments: “Camille, who'd have guessed you'd be the
luckiest of us all, so adored by Mr. Murray?”
“Mr. Murray is an incredible catch, and you're stunning. You make such an ideal pair.”
“So, when's the big day? We're all waiting for your wedding.”
Carrie, noticing their overly flattering tone, gently took Camille's hand and gave a soft smile. “That entirely
depends on Camille's answer.”
The message was unmistakable—ultimately, the choice was Camille's to make.
Albin jumped in with a grin, “Exactly. If Camille says no, it only means | need to try harder. But don’t worry; I'll
keep at it until she agrees.”
A short distance away, Ailyn observed the scene, and her eyes burned with jealousy.
Why? How could Carrie, a married woman, capture Daxton’s interest? And why did Camille, once an outcast,
attract such attention from the heir of the Murray family? It didn’t make sense.
Meanwhile, here she was, stuck with a repulsive, middle-aged man, forcing herself to endure the disgust she felt
every the laid a hand on her.
Why did life have to be so unfair? She wasn’t as beautiful or charming as Carrie or Camille.
What was supposed to be a reunion to put those women in their place had ended up being a stage for them to
shine, stealing the spotlight and making her feel even smaller.
Ailyn composed herself, stepping forward with a strained smile plastered on her face. Her tone was sweet, but
the sharp edge underneath was unmistakable. “Carrie, where's your husband? Didn't you say you'd bring him
along? So, why did you show up with Daxton instead? Don't tellhe’s too embarrassed to show his face now
that you're leaning on Daxton to save you.”
Carrie met Ailyn’s gaze with unruffled calm, her expression as unreadable as a blank page. “He's still at work,”
she replied evenly. “But he'll be here soon. Running into Daxton was just a coincidence.”
Her eyes drifted lazily across the room, pausing just long enough to make her audience feel scrutinized. A faint,
sardonic smile tugged at the corners of her lips. “Speaking of partners, your boyfriend isn’t here either, is he?
Why's that? Did his family finally put their foot down?”
The casual barb landed like a firework in a quiet room. Everyone knew who Ailyn’s boyfriend was—Cory Myers.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe Myers family held significant sway in Orkset, and it didn’t take much digging to uncover Cory’s glaring truth:
he was married. Yet, the business world was a place where turning a blind eye often served self-interest. Many
tolerated Ailyn’s affair, hoping she'd forge a stronger connection to the Norris family. But Carrie's pointed
comment cracked that fragile pretense. Those who'd grown weary of Ailyn’s airs couldn't help but chuckle
behind their hands, their amusement poorly disguised.
Ailyn’s face darkened, her irritation bubbling over. “Compared to your useless husband,” she snapped, “my
boyfriend is extremely busy. You wouldn't understand his kind of workload. You ordinary workers have no clue
what it’s like to be in charge. I'm sure you think bosses just sit around all day, don’t you?”
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