Chapter 350

Gabriel was away on business.

Camille was deep in thought when Declan casually asked, "Anything else?"

She shook her head. "You've been at NovaSight Labs for a while now. How's everything going?"

"Good," he replied curtly. "If that's all, I'll head upstairs."

Declan turned and walked away without hesitation.

Camille frowned as she watched him leave. His steps were decisive, his posture rigid.

Declan was clearly still upset about her revealing his whereabouts to the Lancaster family. He'd been ignoring her calls for days.

Running into him today, she'd hoped his response meant he was over it. But his demeanor remained frostier than before.

She forced a smile. He just needed more time.

Her phone rang abruptly. An unknown number. The caller identified himself as Gabriel Ashcroft's attorney, here to discuss termination details of their collaboration.

Camille's expression darkened.

Gabriel wouldn't take her calls, yet sent a lawyer? There would be no salvaging this situation now.

With that realization, she strode out of the lobby.

Shortly after Camille left, Tristan Rutherford entered NovaSight Labs on official business. Hearing of his arrival, Camille immediately left her office for the conference room.

Moments later, Declan came looking for her. Finding her office empty, he inquired and learned she was meeting with a business partner.

Assuming it was routine, he nearly walked away - until he heard it was Tristan.

He froze. Then pivoted toward the conference room.

Inside, Camille and Tristan were mid-discussion when a knock interrupted them. Expecting her secretary, Camille was startled when Declan entered.

"Declan? What-"

"I need to speak with you." Though addressing Camille, his gaze locked onto Tristan.

"Not now," she said firmly. "Later."

Declan noted the professional distance between them, the presence of others. He nodded. "Understood."

Turning to Tristan, he offered a polite nod. "My apologies for the interruption."

Tristan studied him silently, understanding exactly why he'd come. Declan exited swiftly.

The meeting resumed. As Camille discussed technical details with Lucas Caldwell, Tristan's attention remained fixed on her.

He didn't blame Camille or Gabriel for defending themselves after the Vertex Dynamics incident.

Yet terminating the collaboration seemed extreme. The Lancasters had been wrong, but the response felt disproportionate. Almost as if they wanted Selene to suffer maximum consequences.

Which raised questions.

Was this about Damien? Did Camille still resent Selene for taking him?

If so... did that mean Camille still had feelings for Damien after all this time?

Tristan stared so intently that Camille finally noticed. "Mr. Rutherford? Is something wrong?"