My Ex-husband Begs Me Back novel Chapter 1365

Chapter 1365: Sovereignty

However, what Camille did not expect was for Preston to use this incident to cause trouble and stir up trouble for them.

Camille was truly remorseful, with a face filled with guilt and unease.

Sienna's expression had always been somewhat vacant, and upon hearing Camille's words, her reaction was not significant. She simply blinked and then gave a faint smile, saying, "Is that so? It doesn't matter to anyone, as there are no impenetrable walls in this world. Besides, it wasn't your doing, so why blame yourself?"

If blame were to be placed, it should fall on Preston and his loose lips.

Despite this, Camille still felt incredibly guilty.

Walking over to Sienna, Camille gently held her hand and said, "I will give you an explanation for this matter."

The two locked eyes for a moment, and Sienna nodded gently in response.

The day had started off like any other calm day, but it was disrupted by the supposed "sibling affection" between the President of King Group and the wife of Ward Group's President.

A newly registered anonymous user on an online forum under the name of The King family posted a story about Mario and Sienna secretly loving each other during their youth, but their separation was due to the influence of The King family. Sienna eventually chose to marry someone else, but Mario couldn't let go.

The story had already taken an unexpected turn at this point.

Although it could have been easily explained and clarified, another rumor surfaced half an hour later.

Another individual claiming to be a friend of Mario revealed that Sienna and Mario had conspired to deceive Rex. They put on a show in front of him while scheming behind his back. To keep Rex in the dark willingly, Ayan, who was Rex's good friend, also deceived him along with his wife, Camille.

Rex had become the victim, while Camille, Ayan, Sienna, and Mario were the ones caught in the crossfire of accusations and suspicions.

To the onlookers, it seemed like a band of longtime friends had colluded to dig a pit for their friend. This inadvertently smeared Ayan and Simpson Group, while many pointed out the overly friendly relationship between Camille and Sienna.

Of course, critiques didn't spare the issue of Sienna participating in a design competition and the frequent sightings of her and Camille together. Some said, "It must be true because Camille's close bond with Sienna must have influenced Ayan in making this decision. While marrying Rex, she is also enjoying the love of the man she has secretly admired for years. Isn't this marriage just a cover-up for her true feelings?"

"Camille and Ayan are truly despicable, why would they do such a thing!"

"It must have been Camille who persuaded Ayan, after all, heroes struggle with the beauty (meaning, are tempted) – probably Camille convinced Ayan and then together tricked Rex!"

"Poor Rex, he seems so pitiful; the relationship between the Simpson family and the Ward family wasn't good, and now is the time to test those ties."

"Can't deny that Sienna and Mario are quite cunning!"

"Disgusted by these four people!"

With Ayan's words hanging in the air, the immediate reaction from everyone was silence. Rex had no intentions of speaking and simply held Sienna's hand tightly under the table, silently asserting his dominance.

Their subtle gestures went unnoticed by the others.

Mario's voice cut through the quietness, expressing gratitude to Mr. Simpson for his participation.

Ayan replied nonchalantly, "Mr. King, you're too kind."

Mario continued, "This matter is somewhat related to me. Today, Preston called me."

He glanced at Ayan and Camille before continuing, "He proposed a condition – he believed I should be in charge of the project while Mr. Simpson went abroad to negotiate with Tillery's Corporation. Personally, I find this normal, and at present, I share the same sentiment. Who Mr. Simpson decides to collaborate with is entirely his and Simpson Group's business, and it has nothing to do with me. He wanted to work with me, but I declined and made it clear that I didn't require his involvement. I have my own opinions and thoughts and don't need his interference."

Subsequently, Mario blacklisted Preston, displaying an icy demeanor and refusing to give Preston any face.

He remarked, "My words may have angered Preston, leading him to act this way. He had contacted me once before, while still in Flento City, hoping for a collaboration. Naturally, I declined; I know what kind of person Preston is, and I refuse to be used by him."

Many had collaborated with Preston, but almost none had a good outcome. Reflecting back, the best-case scenario was with Brody, who managed to cut ties with Preston before suffering significant losses.