I Refuse to Be Your Second Choice novel Chapter 111

It was common knowledge that Alexander Ramirez had bought the "Starry Sky" necklace at auction, and many had asked Camila White if she'd received it.

But she was the only one who knew the truth: the necklace had never arrived.

It was all because of Natalie Watson. She must have said something to make Alexander change his mind.

Camila recalled how she'd boasted to her father that she would marry into the Ramirez family. She couldn't let that bitch ruin her plans.

She went to the Ramirez Group to find Alexander. Even if she couldn't get "Starry Sky," she was determined to make Natalie's life miserable and ensure she would never win Alexander's heart.

When she arrived at the company, however, the secretary informed her that Alexander hadn't come in.

Camila tried calling him, but there was no answer.

Unwilling to leave empty-handed, she overheard a secretary mentioning a document delivery to Alexander at Sagebrush Community.

"I can take that for you," Camila offered. "I was just on my way to see Alex anyway."

The secretary hesitated, as it was an official company document.

Camila smiled warmly. "Don't you trust me?"

Everyone at the Ramirez Group knew how close Camila White was to Mr. Ramirez. She came and went as she pleased, and most of them privately considered her the unofficial Mrs. Ramirez.

"Of course not. Thank you so much," the secretary said quickly.

Camila pushed open the door to the house. It was dark inside, with all the curtains drawn.

She didn't see Alexander in the living room, so her gaze drifted to the second floor, and she began to climb the stairs.

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It was already eight o'clock in the evening by the time Natalie finished dealing with the warehouse issue.

She sent a message to Arianna Mitchell, telling her she needed to stop by Sagebrush Community to pick something up.

"Want me to come with you?" Arianna asked.

"No, it's fine. I'll be back as soon as I get it."

After sending the message, Natalie got into her car.

An hour later, the Cayenne pulled up outside Sagebrush Community.

Natalie got out and stared at the place she hadn't visited in years before finally walking toward it.

Alexander had said the code hadn't changed.

She entered their wedding anniversary date. With a soft beep, the door unlocked.

The main house was dark and silent.

Natalie didn't turn on the lights. Knowing her own habits, she wouldn't have kept anything important on the first floor.

She looked inside and saw Alexander on the sprawling king-sized bed, wearing only a pair of sleep pants, his powerful torso bare. His eyes were hazy as he reached out to touch a woman's face.

And that woman was Camila White.

"Alex…" Camila's voice was filled with unrestrained emotion, her expression a mix of shyness and desire.

"Don't you understand? It's always been you that I've loved…" Alexander's voice was deep and husky, his hazy gaze filled with a tenderness that seemed to want to absorb the woman before him into his very being.

Camila lowered her eyes and slowly rested her head on his chest. "I know," she whispered. "You told me you wanted to make me your bride. I know you only married Natalie to make me jealous."

She lifted her head slightly. "Look, I'm already wearing the 'Starry Sky' you gave me."

As Camila leaned back, the sapphire necklace, as deep blue and radiant as the night sky, dangled from her neck.

Natalie froze.

That night, he had sworn he'd never had feelings for Camila White.

And now?

"Starry Sky" was around Camila's neck.

And here was Camila, in the main house he never allowed outsiders to enter, lying with him on their bed.

With a surge of cold fury, Natalie shoved the bedroom door wide open.