Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Bradley glanced sideways at her. “Legal fees?”
“Well, the work your firm did,” she said.
Bradley laughed. “Come on, stop joking. We’re roommates, aren’t we? You don’t need to talk to me like a client.”
“But still,” she said, “won’t that be hard to explain to your firm?”
Bradley smiled again. “Not really. I’m one of the partners.”
Cameron stared at him in disbelief. ‘Bradley’s only eighteen Unless is he like me? Did he time travel, too? Is that how he’s already so accomplished? she wondered.
As Bradley drove, he asked, “It’s still a bit early for dinner. Anywhere you want to go first?”
Cameron thought for a moment, then said, “How about we take a walk by the river?”
Viremont was built along the riverbank, and the scenery there was lovely.
“Sure.” Bradley nodded. “By the way, how’s school going? Do you need any help with that?”
“Thanks, Brad. I’ve already taken care of it. I’m heading back to class tomorrow, Cameron replied.
Bradley gave a faint smile but said nothing more.
Twenty minutes later, the car pulled into the parking lot of the wetlands park. The park stretched along the riverside, and with spring in full bloom, flowers blanketed the grass, and the breeze carried the soft scent of blossoms.
The wind danced across the water, leaving shimmering ripples in its wake.
The park was filled with families. Kids were flying kites or skateboarding, laughter echoing through the air.
Cameron sat quietly on a large stone, watching the cheerful crowd. The breeze brushed gently across her exquisitely beautiful face, tossing her hair in all directions.
As a child, she used to sit like this too, quietly, silently, watching her parents play with Milena.
Martin and Heidi were wealthy, but somehow, they only ever bought one of everything.
Each time, they would tell Cameron to let Millie go first. Only after Millie was done could Cameron take a turn.
But by the time Milena had her fill and gave up the toy, their parents would call Cameron back home, claiming it was getting late and time to stop.
Cameron used to feel frustrated and upset, but they always pretended not to notice.
Now, upon thinking back, her heart remained calm. There was no bitterness, no anger, because she no longer had anything to do with them.
Bradley sat beside her and handed over a bottle of soda he had brought from the car. “You really don’t take after your parents,” he said.
Cameron was much more attractive than either of them. Snapping out of her thoughts, she responded casually, “Must’ve been some kind of gene mutation.”
Bradley chuckled. “So, when are you going to deal with the procedures?”
It would not truly be over until she officially announced she had severed ties with the Wallace family.
Cameron twisted open the bottle and took a sip. “I’ll wait a little longer. Once I’ve earned enough to buy a place of my own, then I’ll do it.”
No home, no independence.
“I’ve got a few small properties here in Viremont,” Bradley said. “I could let you have one.”
Cameron froze. She stared blankly at him, looking completely caught off guard, and honestly, pretty adorable. Bradley reached out and gently tousled her short hair.
He said, “Don’t overthink it. It’s not a gift, just a favor. Once you get your own place, you can pay me back.”
Out of nowhere, Cameron blurted out, sounding certain, “You must be filthy rich.”
Bradley did not deny it. “We’re doing okay.”
Cameron shook her head. “Still, I can’t take it. You’ve already done more than enough.”
Bradley looked at her and asked, “Then how long will it take for you to finally cut them off for good?”
No sooner had he spoken than Cameron’s phone lit up. She glanced at the screen. The number was from Viremont
After hesitating for a second, she picked up. A familiar voice thundered through the speaker.
“Cameron, where the hell did you go? Get your ass back here. Don’t think you can wave some pathetic agreement in my face and walk away like nothing happened.” Martin was furious.
Now that the Chapman family had broken off the engagement, the Wallace family could no longer rely on them for support.
With no one else to take it out on, Martin turned all his rage on Cameron.
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Bradley gave her a calming look, then said in a professional, detached tone, Mr. Wallace, you have no legal connection to my client anymore. I’m going to ask you to stop harassing her.
“If you continue, I’ll pursue criminal charges for provocation and harassment on her behalf. Under the law, that could mean up to five years in prison, detention, or supervised release. I suggest you think very carefully before calling again.”
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Bradley had stepped away and returned, but she had not noticed it was only when she looked down that she realized the park had grown quiet, the crowd mostly gone. Dusk was falling
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Cameron shook her head. “Not at all?
Today was the most carefree, exhilarating day she had experienced since she antved in this timeline.
“Come on, Bradley said, “let’s catch the breeze on the yacht
“Yacht?” Cameron turned around in surprise.
Sure enough, a boat sat anchored on the river under the evening sky. The two boarded
As soon as they stepped onto the deck, the rich aroma of food wafted through the ar
After running around all afternoon, Cameron was starving. Her stomach growled the moment she caught the scent
“You’re hungry, huh? Dinner’s ready, let’s go, Bradley said, smiling as he gave her shoulder a light pat
“We’re having dinner on the boat?” Cameron asked
Bradley nodded. “Whole roasted lamb.”
“Alright, she agreed.
She had offered to treat him, but Bradley had clearly taken care of everything. Still, she would cover the bill later
As soon as they sat down, the staff brought out skewers of fresh grilled lamb.
Other dishes followed, arriving one after another.
The golden-orange lights of the yacht glowed warmly against the food, especially the lamb, making everything loo more mouthwatering.
Cameron picked up a skewer and said, “Brad, thanks.”
Bradley raised a hand in a gracious gesture, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He poured juice for both of them.
