Chapter 1291: The Answer

Chapter 1291: The Answer

Sienna had a sense of belated realization. When Crystal spoke at the

bar, she also just recovered in an instant. At that time, Sienna didn't

think of herself as a backup plan. She simply thought Crystal might be

more enthusiastic. So she couldn't help but reflect in her mind if she

had been too outgoing in her usual behavior.

But the more Sienna thought about it just now, the stranger it seemed.

And now that she had reacted, she asked directly.

She gazed at Camille and blinked, saying, "So, does she have a crush

on you? Or does she have some other purpose?"

Never underestimate a woman's intuition and sixth sense.

Sienna now felt like a detective, with her mind full of various doubts and

speculations.

She stared into Camille's eyes and asked, "Crystal definitely wants to

get close to you. No wonder the first thing she asked when she brought

the local specialties to the company downstairs last time was about

you. At that time, I found it strange, thinking she was just asking

casually. But now, I guess she wanted to meet you, right?"

"I feel like it's not just me who feels a sense of crisis now. Even Ayan

should feel it too!"

“Is her concern for me just a means to an end?"

"What else could it be?"

“It could be a means to an end, but it doesn't necessarily mean she has

any special intentions towards me," Camille raised an eyebrow and

smiled. "So don't think too much about it. As for why she wants to be

friends with us, time will provide the answer.”

Although Camille told Sienna this, when she chatted with Ayan in the

evening, she also mentioned the dinner with Crystal.

Upon hearing Crystal's name, Ayan naturally reacted and asked, "Did

you have dinner with Crystal?"

"Yes, didn't I tell you earlier that we were having dinner tonight? It was

with Crystal and Sienna. Crystal had prepared a lot of specialties and

snacks from Flento City for us. We should have treated her to a meal

earlier, but we never found the right opportunity. Just then, Sienna

mentioned that Crystal wanted to talk to her, so we had this dinner.”

Camille continued speaking on her own, with Ayan not present. He

couldn't see his current expression or reaction, so she continued, "I

have a question about Crystal."

Ayan's voice finally sounded, "What's your question?"

"I feel like she might have some ulterior motives towards me or Sienna.

Because you know the history between us. So why would she want to

be friends with us? It's a bit strange to me!"

Camille naturally had no reservations about talking to Ayan. Just now,

when she was in front of Sienna, she had to consider if her words

would make Sienna doubt herself or behave unusually.

But it didn't matter to be honest with Ayan, after all, he had a keen

sense of judgment when it came to people.

So Camille wanted to ask Ayan how he saw it.

However, after her words, Ayan's reaction was somewhat indifferent.

He said, "Didn't I already investigate her before? There's no problem.

Maybe she just genuinely wants to be friends with you guys!"

Camille was slightly taken aback. He was right, they did investigate

Crystal, but the lingering doubts in her heart remained. However, Ayan

seemed convinced and didn't continue to ask further. He just answered

like that.

Camille pursed her lips, not knowing what to say.

The atmosphere between the two suddenly quieted down.

It continued like this for about ten seconds, and Ayan probably realized

that Camille's mood wasn't quite right. Then he spoke up, "Why aren't

you saying anything?"

Camille also furrowed her brows. She hesitated for a while, not knowing

how to start.

The atmosphere became increasingly strange. After almost a minute,

Camille spoke softly, "Why don't you ask me why I think this way? You

didn't mention anything about investigating or helping me analyze, even

though I know you've already looked into it. It's not like you, Ayan.

Before, you would always help me analyze and give sincere advice and

your thoughts. But now, why do you trust Crystal like this?"

Once Camille had doubts in her mind, they became uncontrollable.

Ayan's change, in particular, was unbelievable to her. Her thoughts

grew stronger, and if Ayan didn't say anything, Camille would probably

start overthinking again.

Ayan replied, "I don't trust her. How could I trust anyone else? It's just

that I investigated and found nothing suspicious about her, which is why

I'm so certain. Besides, you and her are friends now, right? I just don't

want you to lose a friend because of distrust. Crystal's family

background wouldn't lead her to do anything sly, so that's why I

answered you this way. Don't tell me you think I'm biased towards her?"

Ayan smiled helplessly. He had made himself clear and didn't want

Camille to have too many doubts about Crystal. There were already so

many things to handle, and if Crystal's issue came up again at this

moment, he would truly be overwhelmed. It would also provide a good

opportunity for Preston. After all, Preston was like a hidden fly, and

once he caught an opportunity, he would definitely hold onto it.

Naturally, Ayan didn't want to give him that chance. He wanted Preston

to continue living in the darkness, completely losing any power to go

against the Simpson family. Now that Eileen's wings had been broken,

he couldn't afford to give Preston a new opportunity.

Perhaps Ayan's words were sincere enough, so Camille didn't think

much about it. She smoothly changed the topic to something else. It

was already late for Camille, but Ayan was just having dinner. Camille

needed to rest, so they didn't continue their conversation.

However, after finishing the conversation with Camille, Ayan didn't

immediately have his dinner. Instead, he dialed Crystal's phone

number. They had exchanged contacts, and even if they hadn't, he

could still find it.

Crystal quickly answered the call, surprised because she didn't expect

Ayan to call her. She asked, "Mr. Simpson?"

“It's me." Ayan's voice wasn't as gentle as it was with Camille a moment

ago. It was rather cold and serious. He said, "I heard you had dinner

with her today."

Of course, Crystal wouldn't hide it from Ayan. Since he asked, it must

be because Camille had already told him. Crystal couldn't help but

smile and said, "It seems like she doesn't hide anything from you. But

Mr. Simpson, until when do you plan to keep hiding it from her?"

"Weren't we clear about this?" Ayan furrowed his eyebrows, sounding

somewhat displeased.

Crystal replied, "Of course, I know we made an agreement. I just want

a specific time. It has been a long time since this matter started, and I

don't think I've ever asked Mr. Simpson directly for an answer, have 1?"

Indeed, that was the case. After all, this matter was delicate and

sensitive. The fewer people who knew about it, the better. So Crystal

never took the initiative to ask, and naturally, Ayan wouldn't bring it up

either.