They Beg For My Return (Camila Jackson) novel Chapter 228

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Chapter 228 Camila Extra 22

Evelyn cursed her rotten luck. She thought, ‘Of all times for Joseph’s sister to get kidnapped, it had to be right before my contract signing. Couldn’t it have happened earlier or later?‘

Frustrated, she was itching to finalize the deal immediately, but she didn’t dare push it because she knew all too well the weight Camila carried within the Stuard family.

Even though Harrison and Joseph had confirmed Camila’s safety, their worry hadreased. Both of them paced back and forth in the office.

About half an hour later, the office door swung open. Camila, escorted by Giovani, entered.

The moment Camila stepped in, Lindy froze in shock. Lindy asked, “Why is that you?”

Evelyn frowned in confusion. “What’s the matter?”

Grinding her teeth, Lindy spat out, “Evelyn, she is the one who seduced Mr. Stuard.”

“What?” Evelyn’s gaze swept over Camila. As she found that Camila was prettier and in better shape than she was, Evelyn felt jealous.

Before Harrison and Joseph could say a word, Evelyn sneered, unable to hold back her disdain. She said, “This is the CEO’s office, not some playground for anybody.

“Women like you, who only know how to use their bodies to climb the ladder, don’t belong here. Get out of here.”

Evelyn’s posture screamed entitlement, as if she owned the place. Little did she know her words had instantly drawn looks of disgust from both Harrison and Joseph.

Camila’s expression remained calm and unyielding as she strode forward. She stopped just inches away from Evelyn.

Without hesitation, Camila shot her hand out and landed a sharp slap across Evelyn’s face.

The force of the slap sent Evelyn stumbling and nearly losing her balance.

Seeing Evelyn was struck for no reason, Lindy flew into a rage. “Who do you think you are, daring to hit Evelyn? You’re going to regret this.”

As she spoke, Lindy raised her hand, ready to strike Camila.

Camila had already steeled herself to teach Lindy a lesson.

But before she could act, Joseph’s patience snapped. With a swift kick, he sent Lindy sprawling onto the floor.

Joseph said, “Who do you think you are, daring to lay a hand on my sister?”

The office suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

Both Evelyn and Lindy stared at Camila in disbelief.

Evelyn’s voice wavered, barely audible. “Joseph, are you saying she’s your sister? Is she Camila?”

Joseph’s expression was cold. He replied, “Who else could it be?”

Hearing this, Evelyn Sted backward. “No way. How could it be like this?”

Suddenly, Evelyn turned to Lindy and yelled, “Didn’t you say she was the cheap woman seducing Joseph?”

Lindy was speechless. She thought, ‘It’s said the heiress of the Stuard family has been in a research institute after

graduating from college. But you told me the one who appears here is Camila?‘

Terrified, Lindy looked at Camila with trembling eyes and stammered out an apology. “Ms. Stuard, I’m sorry. I didn’t know it was you. I swear, it was a mistake. Please forgive me.”

Camila sneered and said, “So ignorance gives you a free pass to bully me, does it?”

Lindy shook her head frantically. “Ms. Stuard, please let me explain.”

“Explain what? How you and Evelyn hired thugs to kidnap me?” asked Camila.

“So you’re the one behind my sister’s kidnapping.” Joseph’s eyes were blazing with fury as he turned to Evelyn.

He suddenly reached out his hand and choked Evelyn. “You dared kidnap my sister? You must have a death wish.”

Evelyn gasped for air, and her face turned red.

Camila stopped Joseph by saying, “Joseph, yo successfully u

Successfully unlocked!

Reluctantly, Joseph released his grip. He said coldly Tell me why you kidnapped my sister.”

Evelyn’s regret was written all over her face. “Joseph, it was a misunderstanding. I thought she was trying to seduce you, so I acted impulsively and made a terrible mistake. If I had known she was your sister, I wouldn’t have dared to do this.”

Harrison sneered, “You didn’t even bother to get the facts straight before hiring thugs to kidnap her. You don’t deserve to

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represent my company.”

After that, he turned to look at Joseph and said, “Joseph, I absolutely won’t allow a woman like her to marry into the Stuard family.”

Joseph had never been particularly fond of Evelyn.

With a sister as exceptional as Camila, Joseph was determined not to drag her or the Stuard family down. Over the years, he had poured all his energy into his career, leaving no room for relationships.

As for the rumors about him and Evelyn, they were mostly fueled by Evelyn’s relents pursuit.

Evelyn always acted sweet and sensible in front of Joseph, and for a moment, he had considered giving her a chance.

But before they could even start dating, Evelyn orchestrated the kidnapping of Carmila.

Joseph didn’t even dare think about what would’ve happened to his sister if she hadn’t been so smart.

“Dad, don’t worry. She’s not even worth my time,” Joseph said firmly.

Evelyn sobbed, and her face was streaked with tears. “Joseph, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to.”

Joseph shoved her away without hesitation, and Evelyn turned to beg Camila instead.

However, Evelyn had chosen the wrong person to plead with. Camila had been reborn. The timid girl who once endured everything was gone. This time, she wouldn’t let anyone walk over her.

In Camila’s eyes, actions had consequences, and everyone should take their own responsibility.

“Call the police,” Camila said calmly.

“No!” Evelyn was on the verge of dropping to her knees in desperation.

Unfortunately, no one present showed her any sympathy. In the end, Evelyn and Lindy were taken away by the police.

Naturally, Evelyn lost the opportunity to be the spokesperson for the holographic helmet.

“Camila, are you alright?” Harrison and Joseph asked, with their concern evident.

Camila smiled, “Dad, Joseph, don’t worry. I’m fine.”

Harrison replied, “That’s a relief. You scared us so much. Thanks to Giovani. If anything happened to you, how could I go on living?”

Harrison liked Giovani much more. Sure, Giovani might appear aloof and ruthless to outsiders, but Harrison had watched him grow up and knew him well. Harrison felt secure to entrust his precious daughter to Giovani.

After all that, the family shared a warm and harmonious moment in the office.

When the topic of the holographic helmet endorsement came up, Joseph suggested, “Why not let Camila be the spokesperson? There’s no one in the world more suitable than her.”

Harrison nodded enthusiastically and asked, “Camila, would you be willing?”

After a moment of thought, Camila nodded. “Yes.”

The endorsement deal was finally settled.

After Camila became the face of the holographic helmet, especially following its official release, her popularity skyrocketed.

When people found out she was the genius behind the invention of holographic technology, the entire Laystoland was bursting with pride.

The internet went wild as people frantically searched for information about Camila, and what they uncovered left everyone stunned.

[That’s insane. She’s the prodigy who got into Laystoland University of Defense Technology at just five years old.]

[She graduated from college at nine and was immediately recruited into the National Research Institute. Her life is like a cheat code in a video game.]

]

[She spent eight years at the National Research Institute, and now she is only seventeen, while others her age are still in high school. She’s not only the youngest scientist in the world but also the creator of the first–ever holographic technology.

[Exactly! This breakthrough has put our country at least a century ahead of the rest of the world.]

[I bet it is more. Even in two centuries, other countries probably still couldn’t develop holographic tech.]

The internet was flooded with praise for Camila.

Amid the wave of admiration for Camila, another shocking story came to light–her recent kidnapping by Evelyn.

[Are you kidding me? Was Evelyn out of her mind? How dare she kidnap a scientist?]

[Wasn’t she dating Joseph? Why would she go after his sister instead?]

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[It’s said that Evelyn mistook Camila for a romantic rival. She didn’t know Camila was actually Joseph’s sister back then.] [That’s just evil. Evelyn didn’t even bother to confirm the facts before resorting to kidnapping.]

[Well, it was just a misunderstanding. If the Stuard family doesn’t press charges, Evelyn might get off the hook.] [Camila is a scientist. This isn’t something that can be brushed aside just because the Stuard family forgives Evelyn.] People were right. Though Camila emerged unharmed from the kidnapping, Evelyn, Lindy, and the hired kidnappers were all sentenced to ten years in prison.

Camila didn’t care about any of that. She had returned from the National Research Institute for a short one–month break, and after that, she would have to go back.

During this month, Camila spent almost every day with her family and Giovani, rarely leaving their side.

As her best friend, Sienna threw an arm around Camila’s neck and sighed dramatically, “Camila, you finally made it home. Why aren’t you staying any longer? A month is way too short.”

Camila shrugged helplessly. “There’s still a ton of work waiting for me back at the institute.”

“Alright. Work comes first. But…” Sienna leaned in with a sly grin and said, “Don’t you think you and Giovani should make things official this month?”

Elliot chimed in. “Camila, how about giving me a shot? We’ve been friends since forever. Are you really going to pick that ice -cold Giovani over me?”

Zachary also echoed, “Camila, I’m an option too, you know.”

Before Camila could respond, Giovani pulled her into his arms possessively.

He couldn’t even explain why he felt such an intense need to claim her, despite the relatively short time they had spent together.

“Camila, you’re mine. Only mine,” he said as his gaze locked onto hers. “Camila, let’s get engaged.”

Giovani felt that once they were engaged, no one would dare to covet Camila anymore.

Camila’s cheeks instantly flushed bright red.

She had loved Giovani in her previous life, but she had been deaf and crippled, completely unworthy of him. Even though Lindsey had tried to set them up, Camila never had the courage to get close to him.

But it was different now. She was healthy, free from toxic family members, and surrounded by people who genuinely cared for her.

She was no longer the timid, self–conscious Camila of her previous life. Now, she was Camila Stuard, the cherished heiress of the Stuard family, ready to embrace the happiness she once thought was out of reach.

Camila locked eyes with Giovani. She said, “Giovani, what if I tell you I’ve wanted to marry you since my previous life? Will you believe me?”

Sienna couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

She said, “Camila, have you been crushing on Giovani’s handsome face for ages? You’re even dragging past lives into this. I have to admit that you’ve got a real talent for sweet–talking.”