Divorced the Cheat Married the Fleet (Camilla and Lance) novel Chapter 504

"And what are these 'plans' of yours? Does it involve Camilla? What about me? What am I to you? All those times you promised to treat me well—was it all a lie?" Davina demanded.

Ever since they arrived in Valdoria, Barnard hadn't touched her once. Lately, as his success soared, he didn't even bother humoring her anymore. She lived in a constant state of anxiety. Today, she had finally convinced Laura to let her deliver his dinner, only to overhear him talking about Camilla.

"Just write it off as a moment of temporary insanity. I mistook gratitude for love, Davina. I've figured it out now. I have no romantic interest in you. I already told you I won't let you struggle financially, but our relationship ends here."

"Ends here? You started this whenever you wanted, and now you're ending it just like that? You can't be this ruthless to me! I gave you my body! If word gets out, my reputation will be ruined! You know how conservative people our age are, I—"

Davina burst into loud sobs.

Barnard watched her play the tragic victim, his head throbbing with irritation. He finally lost his patience and tore down the facade. "Enough. Stop acting. You weren't exactly hesitant when you slept with me. It was fully consensual, and I'm giving you enough wealth to last several lifetimes. That's more than fair. Know your worth, Davina, and don't get greedy. What I'm giving you now is something others would kill for."

Davina's eyes were red and swollen, her cheeks burning with humiliation.

"Leave now, while I'm still willing to maintain some semblance of peace. Keep pushing, and when my patience runs out, I don't know what I might do."

Panic flashed across her face. Despite her resentment, she retained enough rationality not to jeopardize her golden ticket. She had grown accustomed to living in luxury with Barnard and absolutely refused to go back to scraping by.

She lowered her voice, clinging to his arm. "Are you really going after Camilla? She never liked me. If you two get back together, will she make my life miserable?"

"No. Camilla isn't petty. I'll explain to her that there's nothing between us anymore. Just stay put and don't worry about it," Barnard said flatly.

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