Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 168

Chapter 168 A Misstep

“Alright, enough,” Charles said with a sigh, waving his hand as though he didn’t want to argue anymore.

Victoria’s face lit up instantly.

“Camille, go on,” she urged. “Give your gift to your grandfather.”

Camille stepped forward, her cheeks slightly flushed, and handed the black box to Charles.

“Grandpa, I picked this out especially for you,” she said softly. “I hope you like it.”

Everyone’s attention shifted to Charles.

Nathan felt his chest tighten.

As long as he accepts her, everything will fall into place.

Charles opened the box. For a brief moment, there was silence.

“What exactly is this supposed to mean?!”

Charles’s voice exploded with anger.

His hands trembled, and his face turned ashen with fury.

“This is the gift you brought me? Impressive. Are you trying to tell me something? Do you think I’m in your way?!”

Victoria and Nathan were completely caught off guard.

“Dad, what’s wrong?” Victoria asked quickly.

“Take a look for yourself!” Charles snapped, throwing the box toward them.

It hit the floor with a sharp crack. The charm inside shattered cleanly into two pieces.

Nathan looked down, his expression instantly darkening. He turned to Camille, his voice cold and controlled.

“What exactly did you buy?”

Camille was still confused.

“It’s… a Soulstone Charm…”

“Are you out of your mind?” Nathan’s voice dropped even further. “You thought this was appropriate?”

“I… wasn’t I supposed to?” she asked, completely thrown.

Victoria rarely failed to defend Camille, but this time even she sighed deeply.

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“That piece is already damaged,” Victoria said, her tone turning sharp. “You don’t give something like that as a gift, especially not in this setting. That was a serious mistake.”

Camille’s eyes widened in shock.

“I didn’t know…” she said, her voice trembling.

Seeing the anger on Nathan and Victoria’s faces, her eyes quickly reddened.

Without hesitation, she shifted the blame.

“Elena told me it was a great piece,” Camille said, her voice breaking. “She said the craftsmanship was incredible, so I bought it. I wanted it to be a surprise for Grandpa…”

“Elena?” Charles narrowed his eyes.

Camille nodded rapidly. “Yes, Elena. Grandpa, I really didn’t mean anything by it…”

Nathan immediately caught the inconsistency. “But you just said you picked it out yourself.”

Camille froze completely.

Her mind went blank. “I… I…”

“Enough!” Charles cut her off sharply, clearly unwilling to hear another word.

He didn’t want to argue with a pregnant woman, so he redirected his anger toward Nathan.

“This is the woman you chose?” Charles said coldly. “Bringing something like this into my house, are you trying to curse me? If I didn’t know better, I’d think you want me gone.”

“Get out. All of you. I don’t want to see you again. Someone, escort them out.”

Charles stood up and headed upstairs without another glance.

In his eyes, the once sensible and obedient grandson had been completely led astray by Camille.

At that moment, the more he disliked Camille, the more he missed Elena.

Nathan tried to explain, but the house staff had already stepped forward.

“Nathan,” the butler said politely, “Sir isn’t feeling well. For his health, it’s best if you come back another time.”

His tone was respectful, but his actions were firm as he ushered them toward the door.

They were forced outside. Victoria misstepped on the way out and nearly fell, landing awkwardly.

Camille quickly reached out to help her. “Mom, be careful.”

“Let go of me,” Victoria snapped, shaking her off. “I’ve never been so embarrassed in my life.”

Camille stood there, her eyes red as she lowered her head and wiped away tears.

Nathan watched her for a moment, and a flicker of softness crossed his expression.

Just then, headlights swept across the driveway.

A car pulled up. Daniel and Evan stepped out one after the other.

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