Chapter 99

"What the hell did you just say? You bastard, how dare you slander me!" Camille exploded, shooting to her feet and jabbing a finger in my face. Desmond's expression darkened as he coldly said, "Max, say that again." I looked at Desmond with mild amusement and replied, "Mr. Zenn, the real reason you chose Camille is because of the Layton family, isn't it? Their company is worth billions. To someone like you, trying to climb your way to the top of the Zenn family and secure your inheritance, marrying into the Laytons is just another power move." The moment I exposed the truth, Desmond's expression shifted. He tried to play it off with a smile. "So what? Ms. Layton's personality, background, beauty, and poise all meet my standards. Even if the Laytons are useful to me, I'm choosing her for who she is." It was blatant hypocrisy, but given the pursuit of family wealth, it was not entirely incomprehensible. "You lowlife wouldn't understand how we live," Camille sneered. "Marriage allian