Chapter 277 Chapter 277


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    Cameron nced around-no one was nearby. She lowered her voice. "Actually, the photo Skyler posted... It was real."


    Amelia''s eyes widened, her gaze locking on Cameron with stunned disbelief.


    Cameron gave a small shrug. "So, you don''t have to worry. And...thanks for today."


    With those words, Amelia could finally let out the breath she didn''t realize she''d been holding.


    After a few seconds of stunned silence, her expression softened with visible relief.


    She looked at Cameron, clearly conflicted. "Cameron, you..."


    Cameron waved it off. "Don''t try to talk me out of anything. I''mfortable with who I am."


    Amelia said nothing.


    Cameron added lightly, "Xander''s just like that-he says whatever pops into his head. Spoiled and impulsive. Don''t take it personally."


    Amelia nodded. "I know."


    The Chapmans and the Murphys had always been close. She was no stranger to Xander''s brash personality.


    Now, with everything cleared up, she finally felt at ease.


    Still...


    She hadn''t expected Cameron to actually be gay...


    Amelia wasn''t judging. She just thought it was kind of a shame.


    Cameron returned to the restaurant.


    Without her, no one had touched their food-except for Xander, of course.


    Cameron sat down. "What''s wrong? Not your taste?"


    Bradley leaned in. "Amelia okay?"


    "She''s fine," Cameron said with a faint smile. "I exined everything. She was worried I might still be into her."


    Xander scoffed, "Aren''t you?"


    Cameron frowned. "Why do you have to do this? Are you in love with her or with me?"


    Tyrell choked, trying not tough. His face turned red from the effort.


    Xander smacked him lightly on the back of the head. "What are youughing at?" Tyrell looked wounded.


    Austin couldn''t hold back either, chuckling as he said, "Cam, if Amelia doesn''t like you, that''s her loss. Honestly."


    To Austin, Cameron was the real deal-quiet, capable, and grounded. Exactly the kind of person he respected.


    They were alike in more ways than most realized.


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    And Amelia?


    She was just lucky to be born into the right family.


    "I agree," Elijah said.


    "Same here," Tyrell added, raising a hand.


    Xander muttered, "Guess denial''s easier than being honest, huh?"


    The group collectively gave him a look.


    Bradley nced at Xander. "Do us all a favor and stop talking." Slumped in his chair. "Fine."


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    Meanwhile, Skyler had been expelled from Langford Academy.


    She had walked into the day thinking it would be her triumph. Instead, it became her public downfall.


    Tears streamed down her face as she stumbled through the front door at home.


    Her parents, Mark and Tessa Young, were outraged when they heard she had been expelled.


    Without a second thought, they prepared to march back to the school and demand an exnation from William himself.


    But before they could even step outside, Mark''s phone rang.


    It was his assistant.


    "Bad news, Mr. Young," the man said urgently. "Mr. Moore''s team just sent over termination documents. They''re ending all business partnerships with us."


    Mark froze. "What? The Moore family? Are you sure? That can''t be right."


    Their rtionship with the Moores had always been strong.


    There hadn''t been any conflict, no warning signs-nothing.


    Why would they suddenly pull the plug?


    "I thought the same, sir," the assistant said. "I even called to double-check. All they told me was-ask Skyler Young. They said she would understand."


    Mark turned sharply toward his daughter. "Skyler," he said, his voice hard, "the Moores just ended all ties with us. Do you know what this is about?"


    Skyler froze. Her face went pale.