Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
The moment he stepped out, Vincent moved toward him. “Sir.”
Austin gave a faint nod.
Behind him, Bradley followed with his usual unreadable smile. “Gotta say, Austin,” Bradley said with an easy tone, “you’ve changed. Guess I should ve expected that.”
Austin looked over, expression cool. “The world’s big, Brad. People grow. Nothing shocking about that.”
Bradley chuckled softly.
Austin’s gaze sharpened. “What’s so funny?”
He knew bits and pieces about Bradley’s background-rumors of powerful family ties, silent influence. Even Xander, who usually threw his weight around on campus, kept his distance.
But things were different now. Austin wasn’t that powerless teenager anymore. He controlled the Fraser Group. He had serious capital in Yazven. He didn’t have to tiptoe around anyone.
Bradley’s smile faded into something more neutral. “Nothing.”
Austin’s tone dropped. “You think you’re the one Cam’s closest to?”
He hated the way Bradley always seemed to be around Cameron-calm, composed, accepted.
‘Why him? Why did Cam smile more at Bradley than at me?’
He and Cameron had been through real danger together.
Bradley was just… a roommate.
But just now, Cameron had kicked both Austin and Bradley out.
Which meant, to her, he and Bradley weighed the same.
‘Why?’ Austin couldn’t figure it out.
Bradley let out a soft chuckle. “You really think I’m the one closest to Cameron?”
The elevator arrived.
Neither of them moved.
Austin crossed his arms. “Bradley, let’s not pretend. You got kicked out just like I did.”
Bradley raised an eyebrow. “Is that so?”
His phone buzzed. He pulled it out, glanced at the screen, and then turned it toward Austin with a faint smile. “Wanna take a look?”
Austin leaned in instinctively-and the moment he saw it, his face darkened.
On the screen was a message from Cameron. Cameron: [Come back.]
His expression shifted instantly.
So she hadn’t kicked them both out.
She’d only kicked him out.
Austin’s face went dark, jaw tightening.
Bradley calmly reached over and pressed the elevator door open again. “See ya.”
Watching the smug look on Bradley’s face, a wave of fury surged through Austin.
‘Really? Cameron has chosen Bradley? Over me?’
They’d been through life-and-death together. He was the one person who had stood by her, no matter what
And now-what was he? A guest to be dismissed? A name below Xander’s, Elijah’s, and Bradley’s?
He felt like a joke, And Bradley? Bradley looked like he was enjoying the show.
With cold, simmering anger, Austin stepped into the elevator.
Vincent gave Bradley a warning look as he followed. The four bodyguards flanked Austin as if escorting royalty.
Inside, Austin stared Bradley down until the doors closed between them.
Bradley stood in the hallway, a slight smile on his lips. Behind the glasses, his gaze was sharp and unreadable.”
‘So… he thinks this is a competition? A fight over Cameron? Let’s see,’ Bradley thought. ‘Let’s see how this plays out.
He turned back to the door and knocked.
Cameron answered.
They sat together on the couch.
Cameron didn’t bother with small talk. “What did you want to talk about?”
Bradley nodded once. “Cameron, first, I need to tell you something.”
She gave him a look. “Go ahead.”
“Austin saw the message you sent me,” Bradley said. “The one where you asked me to come back. He didn’t take it well.”
Cameron didn’t react.
Bradley added, “That’s on me. I showed it to him.”
Cameron didn’t react.
“I’m sorry,” he said quietly. “I didn’t mean to cause trouble for you.”.Cameron finally gave a small wave of her hand. “It’s fine. Really. Brad, what did you want to talk about?”
Bradley shifted slightly closer. “Are you sure your stomach’s just upset? Because earlier-I caught a trace of blood.”
Cameron didn’t react.
‘Blood? Is it really that noticeable?’
It wasn’t the first time. The last time she was on her period, Bradley had mentioned it too.
She hesitated.
‘Maybe I should just tell Bradley I’m a girl.’
But was now really the moment?
‘I didn’t plan to say it like this. Admitting it just because of my period? That feels… weird.’
Bradley added gently, “Cameron, if something’s wrong, don’t brush it off. If you’re hurting and can’t afford treatment, I can help. Money isn’t a problem.”
Cameron quickly shook her head. “No, Brad. I’m fine. Really. I’m not short on money. It’s just a small thing. You don’t need to worry.”
She’d already received her reward-three million in cash, and another three million in real estate-for her perfect SAT score.
The three million dollars Cameron had received from her perfect SAT score had already been invested straight into the company.
She didn’t have much liquid cash left, but it wasn’t like she couldn’t afford a doctor if she needed one.
Besides… she wasn’t sick.
She just couldn’t bring herself to tell Bradley she was on her period.
So she left it vague. Let him assume whatever he wanted.
Bradley looked at her with concern. “You’re really okay?”
Cameron smiled. “I’m fine. Really. Thanks for checking.”
Bradley reached out and gently ruffled her hair. “You don’t have to thank me like I’m a stranger.”
She chuckled. “Point taken.”
She’d lost count of how many times she owed him by now.
She’d said “thank you” so many times, it was starting to feel redundant.
Bradley stood up. “If you’re not feeling well, get some rest, alright?”
Cameron nodded. “I will.”
