My Two Billionaire Husbands: A Plan for Revenge-Chapter 30: The Note

"What is it? Why aren’t you saying anything, Ellie?" Cammy’s curiosity grew when Ellie remained silent after her question.

’Damnit!’ Panic set in as Cammy suddenly remembered what she’d left behind at Greg’s villa... her lacy black panties, the one she couldn’t find that morning. ’No way. Did he seriously put that in the envelope?’ She couldn’t believe Greg stayed for days in the resort just to return them.

"Ellie!" Cammy called again, her voice louder this time, catching Ric’s attention as he cooked in the kitchen while she unpacked the boxes in the bedroom after their trip to the vacation house yesterday.

[Oh my God, girl! You did not!] Ellie exclaimed from the other end, making Cammy’s heart beat like a racing horse.

Cammy quickly closed the bedroom door and locked it after noticing Ric glance her way. The last thing she wanted was for anyone to find out what had happened between her and Greg that night.

Not that she regretted it, but she was still married, and Greg was a complete stranger. She especially didn’t want to hear any judgments from Ric, now that they were starting to become friends.

"I’m going to kill that jerk! Did he actually put it in there?" Cammy whispered, trying to keep her voice low so Ric wouldn’t hear.

Ellie frowned, confused. [Huh? Put what in? So, you really left something important in that villa? I thought that man was bluffing so he could see you again.]

"Do you really have to ask when you’re already holding it?!" Cammy snapped, frustrated.

[Holding what? I’m holding a piece of paper. He left you a note.]

Cammy let out a deep sigh, relieved that it was just a note and not her lacy underwear. "Oh, thank God. Just toss it. I’m not interested."

[Are you sure? I think this is something you should read. I still can’t believe you actually did it. No judgment, but I didn’t think you had it in you. You go, girl!] Ellie cheered, reigniting Cammy’s curiosity.

"Ugh! You’re killing me, Ellie! What does the note say?" Cammy urged, her patience wearing thin.

Ellie cleared her throat and began reading: [You should’ve at least given me your number in case I got you pregnant. Let’s be real, after all those rounds, there’s a good chance that our night together will bear fruit. But don’t worry, I’m not an asshole—I’ll take responsibility if you can prove through a DNA test that the child’s mine. You don’t have to keep it if you don’t want to. I will take the child once it’s born, just don’t abort it. Call me when you read this.]

Cammy’s jaw hit the floor. Her mind went blank, her heart stopped, and her soul left her. She felt like a bucket of ice water had just been dumped over her head. She couldn’t believe Greg had written that—or worse, that she’d asked Ellie to read it aloud.

’I’m doomed,’ she thought, frozen in place, until she heard Ellie bursting out in laughter on the other end.

[So, I guess you’re really going through with the divorce now that you’ve slept with someone else,] Ellie teased. [Honestly, good choice. If I was in your shoes, I’d pick Greg to father my next kid, too. You have to admit, the guy’s got great genes—and he’s rich.]

Cammy’s pale face flushed beet red. She collapsed onto the bed, burying her face in a pillow, and let out a muffled scream of frustration and embarrassment. Even though she’d momentarily let go of her phone, she could still hear Ellie’s laughter on the other end.

"I am going to kill him!" Cammy exclaimed making Ellie laugh louder.

[Stop! I am the one who’s going to die of too much laughter!] Ellie managed to say between fits of laughter.

"Can you please stop laughing at me? Like you said, this is serious. We didn’t use protection, so what he’s saying could actually happen. Damn it!" Cammy muttered, frustrated.

[So, what’s your plan?] Ellie asked once she’d finally stopped laughing.

"If I get pregnant, I’m keeping it. It’s my body, my child, my decision, and I don’t need him... Did he leave a number? I’ll tell him I’m taking pills so he can stop worrying and leave me alone."

[Hold on, he gave me his business card yesterday, but I didn’t really look at it. Let me find it,] Ellie replied.

After a few moments of searching, Ellie found the card in her desk drawer. Her eyes widened as she read what was on it.

[Oh no, Cammy. You’ve just gotten yourself into serious trouble,] Ellie said, her tone suddenly serious.

Cammy rolled her eyes, sighing in exasperation. It felt like Ellie was having way too much fun playing with her emotions today. "What now?"

[The man you slept with is Gregory Cross, the owner and CEO of Cross Tech Group of Companies... your boss! I didn’t really pay attention to his name before because of my annoyance at him, but now it all made sense!] Ellie revealed, leaving both women in stunned silence.

Ellie could feel the tension even from a distance—Cammy’s silence spoke volumes. Wanting to ease her friend’s anxiety, Ellie quickly tried to think of something reassuring to say.

[Look, don’t stress too much, Cammy. Even though he’s your boss, there are thousands of employees in that building, and your office has over fifty floors. You didn’t give him your full name, so he can’t find you.

The chances of you two crossing paths are slim to none. And if you ever do bump into him, he probably won’t even recognize you. I’m sure he’s been with plenty of women, so you’re just another face in the crowd.]

Cammy desperately wanted to believe her. She clung to the hope that he wouldn’t remember her face, given how drunk he was that night. But the fact that he’d remembered they hadn’t used protection shattered that hope.

"I can’t afford to lose that job, at least not yet. I’ve spent so much on this apartment already, and I can’t be unemployed—I won’t last a month or two," Cammy replied, already thinking of ways to avoid Greg. The only solution that came to mind was quitting Cross Tech before she even started.

[You don’t have to,] Ellie reassured her. [Like I said, there are thousands of people working there, so the chances of you two running into each other are slim. Your job doesn’t involve working closely with the CEO, so it’s nothing to worry about. Finish your project, save up, and when you’re ready, you can transfer to another company. Having Cross Tech on your résumé will be a big boost, and it’ll make job hunting easier.]

"Well, it’s not like I have much choice. I was lucky to get the job in the first place. I guess I’ll just stay for now—finish the project, save some money, and then look for something else."

[Sounds like a solid plan. Do you still want his number?]

"Yeah, I need to talk to him and make sure he stops looking for me."

As soon as Ellie gave her Greg’s number, Cammy dialed it. To her surprise, the call was picked up after just three rings.

[Hello?]

Greg’s voice came through the line just as she expected, but what she didn’t expect was how her heart skipped a beat and how she suddenly found herself at a loss for words at that moment.