Cameron was overwhelmed with gratitude, unsure how to properly express it. "Brad, I''ll cover their sries," she said. "And this ce... I''m renting it from you. How much per month?"


    After a pause, she added, "I might not have enough upfront. Could I pay monthly?"


    Eddie waved a hand dismissively. "You and Brad go way back. Why bother with money? Just take it.


    Bradley shot Eddie a look before turning to Cameron. "How about paying yearly? 300 thousand dors per year. Just write me an IOU


    Cameron blurted out, "That cheap?" Even a cramped zoo enclosure cost 30 thousand dors a month. While this sprawling estate, which wasplete with hunting grounds and four caretakers, only cost 300 thousand dors a year.


    Bradley nodded. "Friendship discount."


    Eddie chuckled, "Brad, are you actually awyer? 300 thousand dors a year? You won''t recoup costs for a century. Did you flunk math?"


    Bradley rolled his eyes at Eddie.


    Flushing, Cameron offered, "Brad, maybe reconsider the price."


    "The property is mine," Bradley said. "300 thousand dors a year. Don''t listen to Eddie. He''s talking nonsense."


    Eddie was speechless, thinking, ''300 thousand dors a year? That''s practically making it free then.''


    Pearl, having finished her venison feast, was contentedly licking its paws.


    "Come on," Bradley said, heading inside. "Let''s draft that IOU."


    "I do have 300 thousand dors handy," Cameron admitted. "I could transfer it now."


    Bradley paused mid-step. "Better with an IOU. I don''t know my ount details." Eddieughed, "I know mine! Transfer it to-"


    Bradley''s cold stare shut him up.


    Eddie fumed internally. He thought, ''You''re ring at me? I''m your brother!''


    "It doesn''t matter. I''ll wait for the details, Brad," Cameron said.


    "Alright." Bradley nodded.


    They entered the castle. The ancient-style castle sprawled across acres, its five above-ground and three subterranean floors exuding opulence.


    The gardens could host a horse race. The fountain dwarfed city squares. Housing just Pearl here seemed almost wasteful.


    "I''m starving!" Eddieined, striding toward the grand hall. "When''s dinner?"


    Cameron craned her neck at the over 30-foot vaulted ceiling. The crystal chandelier alone screamed luxury.


    "Your preference?" Bradley gestured toward the limited-edition sofa.


    Momentster, a middle-aged mán in a chef''s uniform appeared. He looked at


    Bradley and smiled, "I specialize in all cuisines, sir. What would you like t dinner tonight?"


    Bradley tilted his head toward Cameron.


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    "Mr. Wace? the chef inquired.


    "I''m not picky. No preferences," Cameron said.


    "Then prepare your signature dishes." Bradley decided.


    The chef nodded and headed to the kitchen.


    Eddie groaned, “Hello, Brad? Did you forget I exist? I''m hungry too."


    Bradley nced at him. "Order yourself. You''re not a child."


    Eddie pointed at Cameron. "So he is?"


    Bradley said, "He''s younger than you."


    Eddie was speechless.


    Cameron frowned, "Brad, how does the chef know my surname?"


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