Chapter 23
when she first learned that Camille would take her place. Everyone had feared she might change
But when Colette followed their plan, they quickly returned to their word
They found excuses to abandon her when it suited them, and when they felt like it, they would stop at nothing to drag her back.!! Colette had long since grown weary of such a life.
Back then, the gap between her and them had been enormous,
Even when the child passed away, the only form of revenge she could muster was
But now, things were different 3
She finally had her own company and support.
Colette no longer needed to tread carefully or seek anyone’s approval
A bitter smile tugged at her lips, her expression laced with disdain.
simply walking away)
“Don’t y
you have Camille? Why don’t you return her to the Ferrero family for another marriage?
The mere mention of Camille’s name made her parents‘ voices harsh.}
“That good–for–nothing! We don’t have a daughter like her!”
“She can’t even handle the simplest things, what good is she to the company?”
Hearing this, Colette felt no satisfaction.
She had heard these words countless times growing up.
She knew that even if Camille were perfect, they still wouldn’t be content.
Colette didn’t waste another moment on them. She hung up the phone and blocked all their contact information. But just then, a loud commotion erupted outside her office.
“Let me in! This time, I must see her!“8
The staff couldn’t stop them. Magnus and Spencer burst through the door.
They looked even worse than they had in the apology video.
Their faces were gaunt, covered in stubble, and the dark circles under their eyes told the tale of sleepless nights.
With their bank accounts frozen, they could no longer indulge in the lavish lifestyle they once took for granted. Even meals came from the hotel’s basic set menu, something they had once looked down upon.
To make ends meet, they’d even started selling off their luxury possessions.
But being unfamiliar with the area, they’d been duped into selling a priceless watch for a mere few hundred.
Once, they would’ve bought her a bouquet of flowers every day. Now, even the smallest outing made them hesitate, watching every penny. Magnus let out a bitter laugh.
“Colette… I’m sorry, I know I’m going back on my word again.”
“But this wasn’t what I intended. If I could, I would stay by your side, guarding you, hoping one day you’d forgive me, and we could start
over”
Spencer’s gaze dropped, the once confident spark in his eyes now replaced with something for darker, hopelessness.)
“The company’s in serious trouble. It’s no longer just losses we’re dealing with”
“We need to go back to the U.S.. We broke in today just to say goodbye.”%
He gazed at Colette, his eyes locked onto hers, not daring to blink.!!
“Colette, after all these years, can you give me one last hug before I leave?)
Spencer’s body stiffened with nervousness, his voice tinged with a longing that had once been so simple, but now, it felt like an impossible wish.
Magnus, watching closely, shared the same silent hope.
“Colette, we’ve shown our utmost sincerity”
“You don’t want to make a scene, and we’ve set aside the company’s interests to help you. Even if you still refuse to return, can’t you just give us one last hug?”
Their words were thick with emotion, their eyes glistening with unshed tears as they thought of parting.”
But Colette’s expression remained as cold as the ice that had settled in her heart.
“Those things were merely what you owed me for invading my privacy. I’ve already refrained from suing you out of respect for what we once shared.
Her hand moved toward the door.
“We said our goodbyes long ago in the Ferrero family. There’s no
no need for any more gestures.“T
