Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
The truth was, Amelia still felt a sense of guilt toward Cameron.
She’d once planned to use some pretty underhanded methods to force a breakup, even going so far as to bribe the school to expel her.
If it hadn’t been for the engagement, she never would’ve done those things.
Helping him now? It was the least she could do.
Cameron smiled faintly.
Whether or not she owed a favor-that was Amelia’s decision. But whether or not she’d repay it, that was hers.
The Maserati turned the corner and pulled over.
Cameron gave a small wave as she stepped out.
Amelia sat in the car, watching as Cameron’s figure quickly disappeared into the distance.
‘He really has changed…into someone unrecognizable.’
*****
Meanwhile, in Noble Vista…
Bradley pulled into the upscale community behind the wheel of a black Mercedes and immediately spotted three vaguely familiar figures arguing with the security staff.
“I told you-my son owns property here! Why can’t we wait for him inside?” Martin Wallace snapped. “This is how you treat family members of your residents? Open the gate or I’m filing a complaint!”
They couldn’t wait any longer. Ever since they found out Cameron owned a fifteen-million-dollar property in Noble Vista, Martin, Heidi, and Milena had been itching to a
Successfully unlocked!
As soon as school ended, they’d dragged Miler.a over, (lead set on getting that house transferred to her name. After all, that house should belong to the Wallace family.
The security guards looked helpless.
They had no idea who these people were, and Cameron wasn’t answering her phone.
There was no way they could just let them in.
The Mercedes rolled to a stop, the window lowered, and Bradley’s elegant, refined face came into view.
“Mr. Saunders,” one of the guards greeted him eagerly.
“Bradley?” Milena lit up in surprise and then quickly turned excited. “Ask him! He knows my brother, and he knows us. Just ask if we’re really family.”
She looked at Bradley expectantly.
The guards quickly filled him in, knowing that Cameron’s house had been purchased by Bradley. The two had to be close.
“Mr. Saunders,” one of the guards asked carefully, “are these people really Mr. Wallace’s farmily?”
Bradley didn’t even hesitate. “No, they’re not.”
Milena’s eyes went wide in disbelief.
‘Did I just hear that right? Bradley told the security guards we weren’t Cam’s family? Was he out of his mind?
Martin and Heidi were equally stunned, about to argue when Bradley’s calm voice followed up.
“Mr. Wallace is an orphan. No parents, no so-called sister. As for these three-I’m sure you can guess what they’re doing here.”
The security guards paused and then quickly nodded. “Understood. Thank you, Mr. Saunders.”
Bradley rested his fingers on the car window, tapping the glass. “This neighborhood charges over a hundred grand a year in HOA fees. You’d better be able to guarantee your residents’ safety.”
“Of course, Mr. Saunders. You have nothing to worry about here,” the security guard replied quickly.
“Then explain to me,” Bradley said, voice cool, “why scammers like this are still loitering at the gate?”
“You’re absolutely right, sir,” the guard said with repeated nods.
Bradley rolled up the window, and his black Mercedes quietly slipped past the gates into the community.
Martin and his family were left frozen in place, completely blindsided by what had just happened.
Once Bradley was out of sight, the security guard turned back to them. “So, are you going to leave on your own, or do I need to drag you out?
“You think it’s okay to pull this kind of stunt at Noble Vista? Want to explain yourselves to the cops?”
Martin was so furious that his whole body trembled. “That man was talking nonsense! I am Cameron’s father!”
Heidi snapped, “And I’m his mother!”
Milena shouted, “I’m his sister!”
The guard ignored them and spoke into his radio, “Security at the front gate-we’ve got a situation. Need backup to escort three trespassers out.”
Seeing that the commotion wasn’t going their way, the Wallace tr?o had no choice but to retreat, humiliated.
But as they left, their rage only deepened-once again, they pinned it all on Cameron.
*****
Meanwhile, Cameron arrived at Noble Vista by cab.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Wallace,” the guard at the gate greeted her warmly.
He didn’t mention the confrontation that had just taken place, for Bradley had called ahead to ensure they kept it quiet.
Cameron nodded politely and headed inside.
Not long after walking through the front door, she received a text from Bradley. Bradley: [You home?]
Cameron: [Wait-how do you know that?]
Bradley: [Sorry. I linked your front door to my system for security reasons. I’ll unbind it now.]
Cameron was stunned.
Cameron: [Where are you?]
Bradley: [At home.]
Cameron: [You went back to Steerfall?]
Bradley: [No. I’m here in Noble Vista.]
Cameron: [Wait-are you in one of the bedrooms?]
Cameron naturally assumed Bradley was in her villa.
She stood up to go look for him, but another message came in.
Bradley: [Nope.]
Cameron was super confused now.
Successfully unlocked!
Bradley: [I bought a place here a few days ago. You’re in Unit 6.1 min Unit 2. Want me to come over, or are you coming to me?]
Cameron was stunned.
Cameron: [I’ll come over.]
‘Guess bring you my gift, anyway.”
She dropped her backpack and wheeled out the gift she’d prepared, heading for Unit 2.
When she arrived, she looked up at the massive estate in front of her.
The place spanned over 10,000 square feet, with five levels-three above ground and two underground-and easily worth more than 30 million dollars.
The front door was ajar.
“Brad?” she called.
“Come in,” he answered from inside.
