My Ex-husband Begs Me Back novel Chapter 1129

Chapter 1129: Abandonment

Ayan glanced at the time and calmly said, "Sure." He then called his assistant, instructing them to arrange a place for dinner and confirming the time with Mario. Due to other commitments, Mario didn't stay long after Ayan saw him off.

Once Mario left, the assistant asked Ayan, "Mr. Simpson, do we need to arrange security for dinner tonight?"

Ayan furrowed his brows and replied, "I'm going to dinner, not a fight."

The assistant quickly nodded in acknowledgment.

Ayan instructed the assistant to book a restaurant and then dialed Camille's number directly. Camille was lounging with Sienna when her phone rang. Without even looking, she knew it was Ayan, as he was the only one who would call her apart from Sienna, who was right next to her.

Camille answered with a warm tone, "Hello?"

"What are you doing?"

"Thinking of you!" Camille chuckled, teasing Ayan. Sienna, hearing this, unconsciously frowned and made a couple of disapproving sounds. She clearly didn't want to engage with this affectionate couple. Camille noticed Sienna's expression, gave a faint smile, and continued speaking to Ayan, "And you? Do you miss me?"

Camille rarely took such an initiative, and Ayan appreciated it. Ayan smiled faintly, "Yes, should I send someone to pick you up to keep me company while I work?"

"Oh, keep you company at work?"

"Yes, care to join?"

"No! I'm busy right now!"

"Really?" Ayan obviously didn't believe her.

Camille, with a forced tone, replied, "Yes, I'm busy. I'm discussing design plans!"

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

Ayan immediately sensed what Camille was thinking. He smiled faintly and said in a low voice, "Join me for dinner tonight."

"Where are we eating?"

"Mario is treating us."

"What?"

Camille thought she must have misheard. She instinctively looked at Sienna and asked, "Why is he treating us?"

"Probably trying to win us over," Ayan said indifferently. He added, "I guess he'll contact Sienna soon, so you might want to let her know in advance to prepare mentally."

As soon as Ayan finished speaking, Sienna's phone started ringing.

Ayan heard the ringtone and commented, "That's Sienna's phone, right?"

Camille softly affirmed, then heard Ayan say, "After I finish work, I'll come to pick you up, and we'll go together."

"Okay," Camille responded softly before ending the call.

Hearing the hang-up sound, Sienna smiled faintly and glanced at Camille. She said, "See, how agitated he is? He hung up after just a couple of sentences. If I knew he would get angry so easily, I should have stood firm earlier."

Sienna had always felt compelled when dealing with Mario. Regardless of the situation, he always found a way to force her to comply willingly.

Camille, biting her lip, looked at Sienna with a touch of distress. She whispered, "Sienna, don't be like this. Your attitude makes me feel like you're deliberately being difficult."

"Isn't that what I'm doing? With Mario, I really don't know what to do. I can't always comply with him and follow his ideas. I truly hate this version of myself. But every time, he finds a way to threaten me. He always has so many ways to control and manipulate me. I never knew this man could be so ruthless. I can't imagine, if it weren't for those things, if I truly got together with him, would he have more leverage to threaten me?"

Sienna lowered her head, her expression particularly bitter, and her eyes held evident tears. However, she refused to let the tears flow. She raised her head, gazing at the ceiling with a stubbornness in her voice, "Cami, sometimes I really feel tired. I want to find a place to disappear completely. Only if I disappear, Mario won't threaten me, and he won't appear in front of me. But everything about Rex is here. If I let him give up and leave with me, I would be too selfish. I can't bear for him to abandon everything."

"Sienna, it's not about giving up everything to make Mario give up on you. It's more about your hearts with Rex. As long as you both remain firm and can withstand the storms, you will surely see the rainbow."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, do you believe me? I have never lied to you. So, will you agree?"

"Yeah, I trust you. I agree."

They smiled at each other.

As for tonight's dinner, Sienna naturally did not attend. Mario wouldn't force her into a corner. So, the dinner involved only Camille, Ayan, and Mario.

During the meal, Mario brought up, "I initially wanted Sienna to join you, but she had something to take care of."

Camille just smiled faintly, saying, "It's okay. She's busy with her own matters."