My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 1042

Chapter 1042: Princess's Husband

The old Simpson's tone was exceptionally serious, and his face twisted into a stern expression, clearly revealing his anger and disapproval towards Ayan.

Perhaps it had been a while since the old Simpson had been this angry, and for a moment, Ayan and Camille were both taken aback.

Camille, in particular, was seeing the old Simpson angry for the first time. While he would usually be serious with Ayan, it was rarely to this extent.

The old Simpson fixed his gaze on Ayan and said, "Rumors are a double-edged sword, killing subtly. Do you think your position is secure enough? Do you believe the Simpson Group is stable enough? But have you ever considered that we live in the internet era? Haven't you seen the cases of online harassment? It's like a hornet's nest, swarming with countless bees. Even if you are powerful and capable, you won't be able to handle the onslaught of these bees."

Ayan's expression remained composed, but not out of displeasure towards the old Simpson. Instead, it was because of the implications behind the old Simpson's words.

His thin lips tightened, and his expression grew somewhat distant as he replied, "You're right. I made a mistake. I shouldn't have tried to be so tough and confrontational."

The old Simpson's complexion slightly eased, but he still didn't look particularly pleased. His voice remained deep as he continued, "Let's put an end to this matter. Don't push any further. You need to understand, when you push someone into a corner, they can do anything. Now, you're not alone. You have a child, Cami, and the entire Simpson family. You need to think twice before you act. It's not about fearing or being afraid of the other side; it's about creating a protective barrier for the ones you need to shield."

The old Simpson clearly had doubts about Ayan, even though he recognized his grandson's capabilities and trusted him more than the other rich kids in their circle. Those rich kids only knew how to spend money, or to put it less nicely, they were just squanderers.

However, Ayan had been working for the Simpson Group since college, and once he graduated, the entire group was gradually handed over to him. At that time, even Fletcher had been somewhat concerned about the old Simpson's decision, thinking that Ayan was too young and lacked the necessary experience. But the old Simpson completely trusted Ayan, giving him full control.

Now, Ayan had become what he was today, and this process hadn't been as easy and smooth as it seemed to outsiders. Ayan had encountered many challenges along the way, but he had faced them alone. While his peers were enjoying their youth and having fun, he was sitting in the office dealing with paperwork.

This different treatment had shaped the Ayan of today but had also taken away a lot of his freedom.

The old Simpson thought of all this, and the chill in his expression softened a bit. Ayan, however, was unaware of the old Simpson's thoughts. He simply nodded after the old Simpson's words and said, "I understand."

The old Simpson then asked, "Do you think my advice makes sense?"

Ayan responded, "Of course, it makes sense. I just wanted to resolve this matter quickly and ensure that those who harmed Camille and the interests of the Simpson family face the consequences they deserve. But I neglected the issue you pointed out."

Even though he didn't believe he had done anything wrong, this matter concerned Camille and the entire Simpson family, so he couldn't be comfortable about it.

Seeing his positive attitude, the old Simpson didn't say much more. He only said, "Alright, I'm tired too. Take Cami home."

After bidding farewell to the old Simpson, both of them left the room.

Camille took the initiative to hold Ayan's hand, lightly pursing her lips as she asked in a soft voice, "Are you okay?"

He gazed at her and responded, "Not really, what should we do? You've seen it too; Grandfather treats me like he picked me up from somewhere. Do you think you're the real daughter, and I'm just the one raised and groomed to be your husband?"

He was serious as he spoke, and his voice was particularly magnetic, making Camille's cheeks flush instantly. She furrowed her brows slightly, her voice low and husky as she replied, "What are you talking about!"

Ayan chuckled, his voice growing even deeper. He said, "Is the princess feeling shy?"

"I am not," Camille replied. Only after replying did she realize how he kept calling her a princess and her a husband. This man was crazy.

Camille didn't want to continue this topic. Anyway, every time, she couldn't argue with him, so she quickly changed the subject and said, "Let's go check on Timmy."