Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Cameron followed to take a look. It was a jungle-themed room, complete with an artificial starlight ceiling. Pearl lay lazily on the grass, already half… asleep.
Cameron quietly closed the door and turned to Bradley. “Brad, this is basically paradise for Pearl.”
Bradley nodded. “Pearl will like it. You don’t need to worry about anything else.”
Cameron smiled, “Yeah.”
Bradley gestured toward the hallway. “Let me show you to your room.”
Eddie lounged against the wall with a yawn. “What about my room tour? I’m sleepy.”
“Pick any guest room, Bradley replied without turning.
Eddie shook his head, murmuring, “Traitor. Am I still your brother?”
Bradley led Cameron to the second floor and pushed open the door of the master suite. “It’s your room.”
Cameron raised an eyebrow. “This is the master suite?”
“Yeah,” Bradley said. “I live on the third floor, right above you. Same layout.”
Cameron hesitated. “Brad, I can just take a guest room.”
“You rented this house for 300 thousand dollars a year,” Bradley said flatly. “It wouldn’t make sense to put you in a guest room.”
Cameron looked at him. “But I haven’t even paid yet.”
Bradley met her gaze. “Then write an IOU.”
Cameron sighed.
“It’s late,” Bradley said. “Take a shower and get some rest. See you tomorrow.” With that, he gently nudged her inside.
Cameron gave a resigned smile. “Good night, Brad.”
“Good night.” Bradley nodded.
Cameron closed the door. After a brief pause, she locked it from the inside.
Turning around, she looked around at the luxurious bedroom. She thought, ‘No wonder it costs so much. This room is extravagantly decorated. Even the paintings on the walls date back centuries-priceless pieces by masters.’
Cameron touched the sheet, which was softer than the finest silk. Lying down, she stared at the crystal chandelier overhead.
She owed Bradley so much, more than she could ever repay.
To help Cameron, Elijah had ended Murphy Enterprise’s cooperation with the Young family,
That loss would take time, but once her pharmaceutical company was up and running, she could make it up to him. But Bradley’s favors for her? That went beyond monetary debt.
She had somehow ended up here without fully processing it.
Pushing herself up, Cameron headed to the bathroom to shower.
The lavish setup dwarfed even Noble Vista’s luxury. The massive jacuzzi tub caught her eye, but she opted for a quick shower instead.
Wrapped in a towel, Cameron stood in front of the mirror and studied her reflection-the delicate features that could pass for either gender.
She touched her face. If she put on a dress, she would probably be a cute girl.
As she stepped out of the bathroom, her phone buzzed from the nightstand. It was a video call from Xander.
Glancing at her towel-clad form, Cameron declined and switched to voice.
“Where the hell are you?” Xander demanded.
Cameron asked flatly, “What’s up?”
“I’m at your door with textbooks.”
“Cancel it tonight. Go home.”
“You’re busy?”
“I’m not home.”
“Where did you go then?”
Xander thought, ‘Did Cameron go back to Wallace Villa? Didn’t he already cut ties with his family?’
“None of your business.” Cameron hung up.
-Xander called back immediately.
“Anything else?” Cameron answered the call.
Xander asked, “When are you coming back?”
“I won’t be back.” With Pearl here, she wouldn’t bother going back.
Xander snapped, “Then how am I supposed to get tutoring?”
Cameron hesitated for a beat. Bringing Xander here wasn’t a good option. She finally said, “How about online tutoring?”
Xander blinked. “What?”
Cameron explained, “I’ll give you a discount. 15 thousand dollars per hour. Deal?”
Xander frowned, “Why bother with online? Just tell me your location. I’ll come over
Cameron refused bluntly. “Not happening. It’s not convenient.”
Xander held back his anger. “Then when are you coming back?”
Cameron said, “Not anytime soon.” She might need to go back for clothes, but better not to tell Xander. Less trouble that way.
“Not coming back?” Xander exploded. “Cameron, I moved to Noble Vista because of you!”
Cameron held the phone away from her ear. “Feel free to move back to Murphy Manor.”
Xander was speechless.
Cameron added, “It’s late. I’m going to sleep. Don’t call me again.” She hung up once more.
She then noticed new messages from Austin and Elijah on WhatsApp.
Elijah: [Cameron, are you home? Can I study at yours tonight?]
Austin: [Cam, have you seen Pearl yet? How is Pearl? Is it adjusting well to the zoo?]
Cameron replied to Elijah: [I won’t be in Noble Vista for the next couple of days.]
Then she replied to Austin: [I’ve seen Pearl. It is doing great. Thanks for asking.]
Elijah and Austin both responded instantly.
Elijah: [Not at Noble Vista? Where did you go?]
Austin: [Glad to hear that. Cam, could I stay at your place tomorrow? I just can’t…]
Cameron sat on the edge of the bed, replying to Elijah: [Away for a bit. If it’s not urgent, we’ll talk on Sunday at school.)
Elijah, ever tactful, didn’t ask anymore. [Sure. Nothing urgent. Good night.]
Cameron: (Good night.]
Then she replied to Austin: [You’re welcome to use my place. I’ll send the passcode. But I won’t be there for a couple of days.]
At the beginning of that message, Austin felt a flicker of excitement. But when he read the last part, his brow furrowed slightly. He sent: [You’re not going to be there? Where are you staying then?]
Cameron: [I can’t tell you for now.].
Before this, she had been staying in Noble Vista peacefully until Xander and Elijah shared the address. She felt like living in a dorm again. So she decided not to share her new location for now.
Austin: [Alright then. Since you’re not at home, I won’t come over. It wouldn’t feel right being alone in your place.] He just wanted to see Cameron.
Samuel had gone on a business trip anyway, and no one bothered Austin.
Cameron: [Is Samuel giving you trouble?]
