I didn't look back , Secing me ignore him completely , Camden lost his shit and came charging over . " Sage , you fucking- " His eyes moved past me to Marcus standing there . Words died in his throat . He looked between Marcus's ice - cold expression and me , quickly switching gears with a politician's smile : " Mr. Sterling , so sorry about my wife's behavior . " I almost laughed out loud . Camden squeezed my hand tighter - a clear warning that he was barely holding back his rage . Like I gave a damn . I was about to wrench free when Vera came stumbling out , having just woken up . She immediately zeroed in on Camden holding my hand . New grudges piling on old ones , she pointed at me and exploded : " Sage , you bitch ! How dare you play me like that ! I hope you fucking- " " Mr. Ashworth . " Before she could finish cursing me out , Marcus spoke up . He looked at Vera like she was roadkill . His voice wasn't loud , but every person there heard him crystal clear : " Seems like you can't control the people around you , bringing any kind of trash to a business venue . Embarrassing . " " Looks like our partnership needs a serious review . " It hit Camden like a slap across the face . His face went beet red instantly . Everyone there was trying not to laugh . They all got the message loud and clear - Marcus was calling Camden's taste in women absolute garbage , saying he wasn't worth doing business with . Vera was too stupid to know who she was dealing with and got right in his face : " Who the hell do you think you are , talking to Camden like that ! " Camden's face went dark . He spun around and roared at her : " This isn't your place to speak - shut your mouth ! " Vera froze like he'd slapped her . 10:29 Who Needs a Divorce Lawyer When You OWN the Company ? Honey , You Are FIRED ! 11.39 % Chapter 8 Camden took a deep breath and waved over the manager : " What are you standing around for ? Escort Mr. Sterling to the venue ! " He turned back , trying to smooth things over : " Mr. Sterling , she doesn't know any better- " Marcus let out a cold laugh , walked right past us , and kept going . Camden had been completely humiliated and furiously dropped my hand . Eyes like ice : " Look what you've done . If it weren't for you , why would I have to take that kind of shit from Marcus ? " His logic was simple as always : Marcus looked down on me , so naturally he wouldn't give Camden any respect either . Camden started to chase after the Sterling Industries crew , but Vera grabbed his sleeve : " Camden , do you think I embarrassed you ? " He wanted to shake her off , but seeing her about to cry , he swallowed his anger and softened his voice : " Don't overthink it . We'll talk at home . " I was too disgusted to watch their nauseating little drama anymore . I got the hell out of there .