Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Cameron replied, “Alright, I’ll stay.”
At 11 AM, a black Cayenne pulled up in front of the castle.
Hearing the noise, Bradley said, “Eric arrives.”
Bradley got up to go greet him. Out of courtesy, Cameron stood up as well.
Leanne got out of the car and opened the back door. “Eric, your brother’s place is seriously magnificent.”
Eric glanced up at the castle, smiling. “Yeah, it’s pretty nice.”
“Eric.” Bradley came out just in time. He opened the main door himself.
“Hey, Brad.” Eric reached out and patted Bradley on the shoulder. “You look like you’ve gotten taller again.”
“Really?” Bradley grinned. “I think you’re even more handsome, Eric.”
Eric laughed. “Alright, let’s stop hyping each other up.”
“Mr. Wallace?” Leanne’s eyes lit up when she spotted Cameron behind Bradley.
“Mr. Wallace?” Eric looked over at Cameron standing behind Bradley and noticed he was a man with striking, delicate features.
Leanne said excitedly, “Eric, he is C. I can’t believe he’s friends with your brother.”
Eric, Bradley, and Cameron all froze on the spot.
Cameron mused, ‘Well, what a coincidence. So Eric is actually Bradley’s third brother.
Eric was better known as the CEO of Noir ?clat. Hardly anyone ever connected him with someone from the Saunders family.
Bradley stared at Cameron in shock. “Wait, Cameron, you’re C?”
He remembered Eric mentioning he’d found a real gem at the design competition, a super talented designer named C.
Bradley never expected Cameron could design too. Bradley thought, ‘Cam is just a high schooler, after all. He really has incredible hidden talents.
Cameron nodded. “Yeah.”
With a big smile, Eric walked over to Cameron and held out his hand. “Mr. Wallace, it’s great to finally meet you. I’m Eric, founder of Noir ?clat and Bradley’s third brother.”
Cameron shook his hand. “Mr. Eric Saunders, I’ve heard so much about you.”
Leanne grinned. “So, are we still on for dinner tonight?”
Eric laughed. “Of course, but let’s change the location. Let’s have it here instead,”
“Great call,” Leanne said with a smile.
Bradley smiled. “Let’s head inside. It’s pretty hot out here.”
The weather was already heating up in early June.
The four of them walked into the castle’s main hall together.
Leanne looked around in awe. “This place is gorgeous.”
Bradley smiled. “If you like it so much, maybe you can talk my brother into bringing you over more often.”
Leanne laughed. “I like that idea.”
She turned to Eric and asked, “What do you think, Eric?”
“You’re always so busy with work. Are you sure you even have the time?” Eric replied.
Leanne was momentarily at a loss for words.
Bradley chuckled. “Eric, you’re still as sharp as ever, even when you sound so gentle.”
Eric grinned. “Is that any way to talk about your brother, Brad?”
Bradley replied, “My bad.”/
Cameron sat quietly to the side, just watching the two of them banter.
She thought, ‘It looks like Brad got along really well with both Eddie and Eric. Their family seems to have a really warm vibe. People from families like that probably feel a lot happier.’
Brad turned to Cameron. “So, the person you’re meeting tonight is my brother?”
Cameron nodded. “Yeah, I didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence.”
Eric said, “Guess that’s just fate. I keep hearing Eddie talk about you, Mr. Wallace. Eddie says you two are super close.”
Cameron replied, “You can just call me Cameron, Mr. Eric Saunders.”
Eric laughed. “Then don’t call me Mr. Eric Saunders either. Just call me Eric.”
Cameron nodded.
Bradley said, “Eric, are you about to talk business with Cameron? I can leave you guys alone if you want.”
Eric shook his head. “No need.”
He looked at Cameron again. “You don’t mind, do you?”
Cameron shook her head. “Not at all.”
Eric smiled. “Your latest piece really blew me away at first glance. How did you come up with the idea of ‘The Starry’?”
Cameron replied, “I’ve always been drawn to dazzling things, so my designs are all about showing off the bold, confident beauty of women. I hope every girl who wears my dresses can live a life that sparkles like a sky full of stars.”
“The real shine isn’t just in the dress,” Cameron added.
Eric applauded Cameron. “Well said, Cameron. Your words are even more impressive than your dresses.”
Cameron smiled. “Thanks.”
Leanne sighed, “Mr. Wallace, I never expected someone so young to have such depth. You really are a genius, just like Eric.”
“Oh, I’m so flattered,” Cameron replied.
Leanne grinned. “You’re just being modest, Mr. Wallace.”
Eric said, “Cameron, it’s rare for someone your age to have this kind of insight. I’m curious if you ever studied design? Your style is so mature.”
Of course Cameron did. There were geniuses in this world, sure. But Cameron wasn’t one of them. Every skill she had was earned in those fast-travel worlds.
Cameron nodded. “Yeah.”
Eric asked, “Which school did you go to?”
Cameron answered, “I taught myself.”
Eric was a bit stunned.
Leanne laughed. “You taught yourself? Mr. Wallace, that’s amazing.”
Bradley pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses. “Ms. Starling, your eyes are practically glued to Cameron’s face. Careful, you’re about to start drooling.”
Leanne’s cheeks turned red. “Hey, don’t tease me. I just think Mr. Wallace is amazing.”
Bradley glanced at Cameron, thinking, ‘Cameron probably isn’t into this type, right? She’s way too mature, like a boss lady. Honestly, she’s a handful.’
Eric looked at Leanne. “Leanne, are you blushing?”
Leanne mumbled, “I’m not.”
Eric smirked and said, “Oh.”
Leanne said, “You guys keep chatting. This place is gorgeous. I’m going to look around.”
Eric nodded, and Leannie headed out.
Cameron said, “Brad, you’re too much.”
Cameron wondered, ‘Saying that to a girl, you’re making her die of embarrassment. Looks like Brad is a straight guy. His future girlfriend is in for a rough time.’
Bradley said, “I’m just telling it like it is.”
