Chapter 1051: Blood And Money


    Chapter 1051: Blood and Money


    Camille gazed at Page, and every word from Page''s mouth had the tone of reconciliation. Her goal


    today was to make amends.


    Camille could read this attitude, but she sensed more than just an attempt at reconciliation. There was


    something else beneath the surface, something that puzzled her.


    She couldn''t quite fathom why Page''s transformation was so drastic. Was it genuine concern for her?


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    Camille bit her lip and allowed the thought to linger for a moment but then pushed it away. She didn''t


    dare entertain where such thoughts might lead.


    Her expression, already tense with uncertainty, grew slightly stiffer as she looked at Page. Her voice


    softened, though there was still no warmth in it as she asked, "So, you''vee to apologize and make


    amends, haven''t you?"


    "Yes, I''m here to apologize, to say sorry to you. Can you forgive me this time, Mom? I know I''ve been in


    the wrong. I understand if you don''t believe me, given my track record, but I''ll show you my sincerity


    and my change. Is that okay?" Page replied.


    "Very well!" Camille said with a faint smile, though her eyes remained unyielding.


    Page was taken aback by Camille''s response. She had prepared a whole bunch of words but now


    found herself at a loss. She looked at Camille, who had easily epted her apology, and was


    momentarily stunned. She wasn''t sure what to do next.


    Camille observed Page''s silence and blinked softly, "Why aren''t you saying anything? Didn''t you say


    you''d show me your sincerity?"


    Page hesitated for a moment and then quickly picked up some pastries and coffee that were on a


    nearby table. "I brought these for you and your colleagues."


    Camille nced at them and then gave Yessica a meaningful look. "Share these with everyone."


    Yessica was also surprised, realizing Camille wasn''t joking, and she reached out to take the pastries.


    Page took out another set of snacks and handed them to Camille. "I prepared these for you. Milk taro


    bubble tea is what many girls like these days. Give it a try. And this cake is mango cake; it''s delicious.


    Please have a taste."


    Camille remained motionless, simply looking at Page. Her expression hadn''t changed in the slightest.


    She coolly replied, "I''m allergic to mangoes. When I returned from Flento, I had to rush to the hospital


    in the middle of the night because I had your mango pudding. Don''t you remember?"


    It had been a long time ago, but Camille would never forget it. Mango pudding was a dessert that Page


    had just learned to make at the time. Camille had considered declining but, seeing Page''s attitude


    change so abruptly, she hadn''t been able to refuse. To please Page, she had eaten it, and in the middle


    of the night, she had ended up at the hospital due to an allergic reaction, itching all over and running a


    fever. Page had used her of doing it intentionally to make her feel guilty.


    Camille had been unable to say anything at the time, as she had been too preupied to exin.


    Since then, she had never eaten something she didn''t like just to please Page because it had only


    made their rtionship more strained.


    Although they had never been close.


    Camille''s response to Brody and Page had been the same since she could remember.


    Their rtionship had always been distant.


    Even if Brody and Page never contacted her again, she wouldn''t feel any difort.


    At that time, Camille didn''t know why. She still didn''t know the true reason now, but she hade to


    terms with it. If something couldn''t be achieved, there was no point in forcing it. It would only make


    everyone feel tired.


    Because of Camille''s words, Page''s hand, holding the things, remained suspended in the air. The two


    locked eyes, their expressions filled withplexity.


    After several minutes of this silence, Page finally spoke, "I''m sorry, Cami. It was all my fault. It was


    because of me at that time, it was my mistake."


    Camille gave a faint smile and took the things from Page. "How can it be your fault? You couldn''t have


    known about my mango allergy, so it''s not your fault. You just shouldn''t have bought me mango cake


    now."


    Seeing this, Page was taken aback. Of course, she didn''t want Camille to consume it. If Camille had an


    allergic reaction and ended up in the hospital because of what she had brought, their rtionship would


    worsen.


    Page quickly said, "Cami, you''re allergic to mango, so we won''t eat this. I''ll get you something else


    Camille replied, "No need. I appreciate the thought, but it''s gettingte, and I have work to do. Are you


    nning to stay here?"


    She asked in a way that sounded more like she was informing Page she could leave.


    Page nodded and said, "Alright, I won''t disturb your work. How about dinner tonight? Can I take you


    out?"


    Camille agreed, "Sure, I''ll make a reservation then."


    "Great, you choose, and we''ll go wherever you like."


    "Alright, we''ll coordinateter!"


    Camille smiled gently and had Yessica escort Page out.


    She watched Page leave thepany''s premises, and when the elevator doors closed behind Page,


    Yessica returned to her. Yessica spoke softly, "Cami, your mother asked me what you like to eat. I told


    her I didn''t know, and she seemed a bit unhappy but didn''t get angry. She also wanted to exchange


    contact information. I couldn''t refuse, so I give her my facebook."


    Camille responded, "Yes, but block her from seeing your social updates."


    Yessica nodded, "Don''t worry. I know how to handle this."


    Camille gave Yessica a reassuring smile and then returned to her office.


    As soon as she opened the door, she saw Sienna, who had immediately sprung up from the couch.


    The two locked eyes briefly. Sienna''s exaggerated actions puzzled Camille, who couldn''t help asking,


    "What''s going on?"


    Sienna asked, "Is she gone?"


    Camille confirmed, "Yes, she''s gone."


    Sienna appeared incredulous. She opened the door and peered outside, but there was no sound of an


    argument or dispute, which was unusual. Sienna asked, "What happened? You don''t need me to


    protect you anymore? It makes me feel quite useless."


    Camille walked to her desk, picked up the water ss, and took a long sip. She had spoken so much


    that she felt thirsty. After drinking the water, she offered the pastries and milk tea to Sienna, "Afternoon


    tea, want some?"


    Sienna assessed the food and asked, "Is it from your mother?"


    Camille couldn''t help but frown. "Do you want to eat?"


    Sienna declined, exining, "I''m afraid it''s poisoned."


    She nced at the brand of the cake and milk tea, which was quite expensive. Even though Page


    could afford it, buying such pricey snacks for them was a significant expense. After all, they rarely


    indulged in expensive treats from Page.


    Camille sighed softly, and Sienna noticed her reaction. Sienna inquired, "What''s wrong?"


    Camille pursed her lips, her expression warm, and her voice soft. "I''m feeling a bit tired."


    "Tired? Would you like to go home and rest? Work is almost done for the day, and the remaining tasks I


    can handle myself."


    "It''s not physical tiredness; it''s more about being mentally exhausted."


    Sienna came over and gently massaged Camille''s shoulders. She asked yfully, "Master Armstrong,


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    can cater to your rxation needs, avable anytime, whether before or after work. So, would you like


    a membership?"