Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 866

As if reading her mind, Dennis let out a soft chuckle and gently pinched her cheek. "You worked all day and haven't even had dinner. I'll wait until you've eaten and regained your strength," he murmured. "I'm not in a hurry…"

Camila's face flushed. He was saying she was too worn out to keep up with him!

She gave him a playful swat on the chest. She'd thought he was trying to be a gentleman, but it turned out that wasn't it at all.

Dennis smiled, catching her small fist and bringing it to his lips for a kiss before leading her downstairs to eat.

While they enjoyed their sweet, peaceful evening together, others were growing restless.

At the Lee estate, Cynthia Lee was stunned to hear that the Smiths had already returned to Harrisburg. They had just arrived in Cabinda. How could they have left so quickly?

Her assistant reluctantly recounted the entire incident, including the disastrous confrontation at the hospital.

Cynthia listened in disbelief. She had been the one to lure the Smiths from Harrisburg, believing they would be more effective at disrupting Camila and Dennis's relationship than the powerless Lavinia Roberts or Sandra Taylor. She had personally sent them the photos, scheming to bring them to Cabinda so she could sit back and reap the rewards.

But she never imagined they would fail so spectacularly within a single day.

"Is that Mrs. Smith an idiot?" Cynthia raged, pacing her room. "Why would she attack Camila's mother? Doesn't she know anything about Camila? Doesn't she understand that you have to be patient with these things?"

"Well…" the assistant hesitated.

"What is it? Stop stammering and just tell me!" Cynthia demanded.

After another moment's pause, the assistant decided there was no point in hiding the truth. "Their relationship is as strong as ever. Mr. Williams picks her up from the research institute almost every day. They're inseparable. And after the gala the other night, it's clear to everyone that he's committed to paving the way for her. You know better than anyone that he's never done something like this for any other woman."

Cynthia's face darkened. It was true. In all the years she'd known Dennis, he had never gone to such lengths for a woman. The only exception was his sister, Audrey. And ironically, both were people she disdained.

Sensing her employer's foul mood, the assistant offered a suggestion. "Mr. and Mrs. Smith may be gone, but Jordan Smith is still here. He came for Camila, and he doesn't seem like the type to give up easily. He'll likely try to win her back. You could still use him. You could also inform Sandra Taylor about what the Smiths tried to do. She worked so hard to marry into that family, only to have Camila ruin her plans. Given how much she hates Camila, she might do something… helpful. The final piece is winning over the Williams family. Especially Audrey Williams. She's doted on by her grandfather and has a lot of influence in the family. She's your most valuable asset…"