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Chapter 845 842
"Camila, I love you."
Camila Ruiz nestled in his arms, and upon hearing his heartfelt confession, she suddenly felt that her eight-year wait was worthwhile.
She said nothing, only hugged his broad waist tightly.
Outside the house, the sun blazed like fire, ten thousand rays of sunlight poured down, and waves of heat came rolling in one after another.
Yet some people felt chilled to the bone, their hearts as if being carved with a knife.
Florence Ford put down the binoculars once more and realized there were two streams of tears on her face.
She lifted her hand and fiercely wiped away the tears. No crying!
She had long known this would be the outcome!
Why should she cry anymore?
Eight years ago, she knew the person the young master loved was Camila Ruiz, she should have given up, left it behind, and accepted fate.
"Chief, what are you looking at? Holding binoculars." The young bodyguard in black suddenly appeared beside Florence Ford.
Florence Ford's expression of sorrow was quickly hidden, responding coldly, "I'm looking at the sun."
The man looked up at the sun in the sky, the dazzling light immediately made him squint his eyes, then he quickly lowered his head, feeling a moment of blackness before his eyes, which soon returned to normal. He wanted to say something, but saw Florence Ford had already left.
He touched his head, then looked from the window into the hall but saw nothing, muttering to himself, "What exactly was the chief looking at?"
A City, Colson Consortium.
With a "bang!", Joseph Colson slammed his mobile phone heavily on the desk, so forcefully that it almost broke into two halves.
His dignified face was full of anger!
Damned!
Charles Colson's luck turned out to be that good!
Once again Charles evaded the clutches of death!
He thought that even if Charles didn't get burned to death, he could be disfigured and suffer for life, which would be satisfying. But human calculations did not match heavenly tactics; Camila Ruiz unexpectedly went to find Charles, involving her was an accident, but it was because of Camila that Charles evaded this ambush.
Just received the report from his men, anger filled his chest.
At this moment, he controlled the entire Colson Consortium, even though years ago he ruthlessly expelled his half-brother, but those who knew the Colson Family's secret history didn't criticize him much, only saying that his stepmother faced retribution, not on her but on Charles.
Women who destroy families and take husbands—even if elevated—never truly gain others' forgiveness. So when Charles was expelled, in A City, no one spoke a word of justice for him.
Because the Colson Consortium also made Joseph a prominent figure in A City, flipping clouds with a wave, turning rain with a palm. Wherever he went, people followed, with grandeur unmatched. Yet he still felt no happiness in life, as his hatred hadn't vanished, especially seeing Charles's success in recent years, deepening his resentment.
He felt that God was too unfair.
How could the son of a woman who ruins families be so lucky?
Taken in by the Ruiz Family, growing up alongside the Ruiz princess, becoming a pivotal figure, and in business, he's a rising manager at Valence Group. Joseph dared not openly destroy Charles's career due to Valence's power and Glades Horne's formidable methods.
Every time he saw Charles's spirited photos, he wished to tear him apart.
The past brotherly affection, long thrown into the Pacific Ocean.
"Ring ring ring..."
His phone rang again.
Joseph, face dark, picked up his phone, not even glancing at the caller ID, pressed the answer key, asking gloomily, "What's the matter?"
No response.
Joseph's face grew even darker, asking again, "Who?"
"Joseph." A timid female voice came.
When he heard this voice, Joseph's brows and eyes softened for a moment, but soon he asked chillingly, "What's the matter? If there's no reason, don't call me when I'm busy."
"I'm not sick, I'm pregnant." The woman said anxiously, fearing he would disconnect if delayed. She didn't want to bother him, but the child was his; she felt it necessary to tell him.
Having followed him for years, finally having a child, though he never promised or publicly acknowledged their relationship, she loved him, though fearing him too. She wanted to keep the child, could she?
She knew he had feelings for her, but buried deep within.
Because she wasn't a match for him.
He was the CEO of the Colson Consortium, so high and mighty.
She was merely an orphan, rescued and raised by him years ago, basically a servant in the Colson family, with low and awkward status.
Joseph Colson was stunned for a moment, and for an instant, his heart was wildly joyous.
She had his child!
He was going to be a father.
But it was only a fleeting moment before he reverted to coldness and said coldly, "How much money do you have on you? If it's enough, get rid of the child immediately!"
"Joseph, this child is yours!"
The woman's voice began to tremble.
"I don't need you to have my child, recognize your own status." After saying that, Joseph Colson heartlessly hung up the phone.
Completely ignoring how his indifference would deeply hurt that gentle and fragile little woman.
He still had his plans; he wanted to win over Camila Ruiz!
So that woman had to hide away, she couldn't have his child!
Nameless Manor.
"Billy, what will happen to Finn and the others after you leave the base?"
The two of them snuggled on the sofa, talking softly about the pain of longing after separation.
Usually, they would also spend long hours talking on the phone, whispering sweet nothings, feeling each other's care. After meeting, they realized that saying a thousand words over the phone was not as good as saying one word face to face.
He unclipped her hair, caressing her smooth long hair that he still couldn't get enough of just like back in the day. Hearing her question, Jimmy Horne replied softly, with a tinge of helplessness in his voice, "Finn, I sent him to the deep mountains and woods, to let him return to nature. Little White and Spidy stayed at the base. They are different from Finn; those old men wouldn't harm them."
He was also very reluctant to part with the pets that accompanied him for many years.
But after leaving the base, he would return to the real world. It was impossible for him to bring Finn and the others back to his real world, as it would frighten many people.
When he sent Finn away, he almost shed tears.
Finn was a giant python he raised from a snake egg, accompanying him, protecting him. Because of it, he could successfully manage those old men. The reluctance in his heart was imaginable, and Finn was also reluctant, coiling in front of him, refusing to leave. Even after being taken to the deep mountains and woods, it remained unmoved until he heartlessly picked up a tree branch to beat it, and it painfully turned away, rolling into the bushes.
"They will all live well, don't worry." Camila Ruiz knew he was reluctant and tenderly held his hand, comforting him.
Wrapping his arms around her shoulders, he said nothing.
After all these years, he hadn't gone to find Finn. He feared that if he found Finn, the old feelings would resurface, and he would face the pain of separation once more.
"Are you hungry?" Jimmy Horne affectionately asked a moment later.
Without them realizing, it was already noon.
"Mm. Ah, I forgot."
Camila Ruiz suddenly exclaimed, startling Jimmy Horne, who immediately asked nervously, "What's wrong? What did you forget?"
"I forgot to ask for leave. As soon as I saw you, I turned and ran, completely forgetting I was at work, and during work hours I left the company and forgot to bring my phone, so I didn't call Brother Ivan to ask for leave." Camila Ruiz said with a face full of anxiety.
In the Valence Group, she was just a small assistant. If it weren't for Ivan's cover, she wouldn't enjoy any special treatment. Now this was bad, leaving during work hours just like that, Brother Ivan might not be able to cover for her, making it considered an absence without cause.
Jimmy Horne chuckled, thinking it was something serious. So that's what it was.
"I'll call Big Brother now to ask for leave for you."
Jimmy Horne took out his phone, about to make the call, when his phone rang first; it was a call from Ivan Horne.
Jimmy Horne couldn't help but laugh; he and this cousin were truly on the same wavelength. Just as he was about to call his cousin, his cousin called him.
Pressing the answer button, Jimmy Horne had yet to speak when Ivan Horne's pleasant voice came through: "Billy, tell Camila that neither of you need to return to the company today. I'm giving her a day off to spend time with you. If that's not enough, I can give her ten days or half a month."
Truly a considerate cousin!
Jimmy Horne was filled with gratitude for this cousin, even though he had been annoyed at him for gloating just a few hours ago.
"A week." Jimmy Horne asked for leave on behalf of Camila Ruiz.
He had come back to take over the Black Emperor Group; he couldn't spend the entire time courting Camila. The future was long; they had a lifetime to spend together.
"Is a week enough?" Ivan Horne's amused voice was full of concern.
"I have a lifetime to be with Camila, and this week is to talk about the pain of longing!"
"Haha, alright then, a week it is. By the way, my mom called and said to bring Camila home for a meal. Mr. Ruiz and his family will come too, consider it a meal to welcome you."
Jimmy Horne hesitated for a moment. He originally wanted to cook for Camila here, but since his aunt wanted to give him a welcome meal, he decided to take Camila for a meal at the Horne Family's home.
Thus, he agreed.
"Oh, also, your grandma, who is also my grandmother, invited several beautiful young women back. I heard they're all from wealthy families, probably to choose a fiancée for you!" Ivan Horne suddenly dropped a bombshell statement that made Jimmy Horne's face change.