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 pharmaceuticalpany was up and running, she could make it up to him. But Bradley''s favors for her? That went beyond mary debt.


    She had somehow ended up here without fully processing it.


    Pushing herself up, Cameron headed to the bathroom to shower.


    Thevish 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.


    ncing at her towel-d form, Cameron declined and switched to voice.


    “Where the hell are you?" Xander demanded.


    Cameron asked tly, "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 Wace Vi? 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 youing 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 exined, "I''ll give you a discount. 15 thousand dors per hour. Deal?"


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    Xander frowned, "Why bother with online? Just tell me your location. I''lle over


    Cameron refused bluntly. "Not happening. It''s not convenient."


    Xander held back his anger. "Then when are youing back?"


    Cameron said, "Not anytime soon." She might need to go back for clothes, but better not to tell Xander. Less trouble that way.


    "Noting 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''ste. 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.