Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 262

Chapter 262 Leverage
In exchange, he had to move into the Hart residence and stay by Camille’s side.
“Dad. Mom, Nathan said as he walked in.
Without iting for a response, he headed upstairs.
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Thank you,” Nathan said
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Her eyes narrowed slightly.
“From today on, I want you to put an end to all of that. Focus on Camille. Treat her properly.”
She leaned back slightly, her tone turning sharp.
“Otherwise, don’t blame us for what happens next. We’ve already done more than enough for you. To be blunt, right now, you’re living off this family.”
Camille couldn’t see through it, but Catherine saw everything with absolute clarity.
In her eyes, Nathan had only come back to Camille because he had run out of options. The moment he found his footing again, the moment he regained power, there was no telling whether he would turn right back around and get involved with Elena again.
For Camille’s sake, she wasn’t about to let that happen.
She had to make sure he understood exactly where he stood.
Nathan’s hand tightened slightly at his side, his throat constricting as if something were lodged there, leaving him unable to say a single word. In the end, all he could do was nod, slow and strained.
Catherine had said her piece, and then Richard took over.
Unlike her, Richard was far more direct. He made it clear that Nathan was expected to take control of Hawthorne Group from Evan. The implication behind his words was obvious, and Nathan understood it perfectly.
After the conversation ended, Nathan went upstairs.
hen he stepped into the bedroom, he saw Camille standing out on the balcony, her back to him, clearly on the phone.
Camille said, “Evan, what exactly do you want?”
Her fingers clenched tightly around her phone, the other hand gripping the balcony railing so hard her knuckles turned pale.
All of her attention was on the call.
She didn’t notice Nathan approaching from behind.
Camille said, “Didn’t we agree to just pretend it never happened?”
Her voice dropped, tense and sharp with frustration.
Camille said, “You’re unbelievable. Just leave me alone!”
She ended the call abruptly, anger still lingering on her face. The moment she turned around and saw Nathan standing a short distance behind her, she gasped, startled, and her phone slipped from her hand onto the carpet.
A flicker of guilt crossed her eyes, but she quickly forced a smile.
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Camille said. “When did you come in?”
Nathan’s voice was gentle, almost too calm.
Nathan said, “Just now. Who were you talking to? You don’t look so good.”
Camille instinctively touched her face, trying to compose herself.
Finished
Camille said, “Oh, just a telemarketer. They’ve been calling nonstop, so I finally snapped and told them off.”
Nathan nodded slightly.
Nathan said, “Then just block the number.”
He walked over, picked up her phone, and handed it to her, waiting for her to do it.
A thin layer of sweat formed on Camille’s back.
She took the phone, hesitating for a moment, her fingers hovering over the screen without unlocking it.
If he sees it was Evan… he’s definitely going to get upset.
Just as she was trying to figure out what to do, Nathan spoke again.
Nathan said, “I’m tired. I’m going to bed. You should get some rest too.”
Without waiting for a response, he turned and went into the bedroom, lying down as if nothing had happened.
Camille let out a long breath of relief.
She quickly unlocked her phone, deleted Evan’s call log, and blocked the number.
It’a just a mistake. Just one moment of bad judgment. The person I love is Nathan. Evan isn’t even worth mentioning.
After parting ways with Monica, Elena returned to the hotel.
She didn’t even bother freshening up.
Instead, she pulled out her laptop immediately and plugged in the USB drive, her movements quick, almost impatient.
The moment the files opened and she saw what was inside, she froze.
Shock spread across her face.
Now she finally understood.
Why Nicole hadn’t trusted anyone else. Why she had secretly given her the address and password.
The amount of information stored in that USB drive was overwhelming, explosive in a way that left no room for doubt.
Elena stared at the screen, her expression slowly hardening.
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If this gets out… Landon’s career is over. Completely.
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