Cameron hid in the shadows, watching as Mark was led into the police car while the rest of them bad their eyes out at the gate.


    She just stood there, coldly observing the scene,


    Then she turned around and strolled off, lookingpletely at ease.


    She thought, From now on, the Youngs will finally be out of my life for good. I don''t even have to get involved, and everything was settled once and for all


    Cameron had barely walked a few steps when her phone started ringing in her pocket. It was Ryan,


    Cameron picked up. "Hi, Ryan."


    Ryan''s voice was light and cheerful. "Cam, thanks for your tip off. We''ve already got the guy on his way back to the station. The higher ups want to give you a little something as a reward for your help..."


    "Ryan," Cameron cut him off, "there''s really no need. I was just doing my duty as a citizen."


    "You''re a good one, kid," Ryan praised.


    Cameron chatted with him for a bit and then hung up.


    That wrapped things up here. She needed to get back to the castle to check on Pearl.


    She hadn''t been home in a week, and she really missed Pearl.


    Cameron walked for a bit before finally making it out of the vi area and onto the main road.


    She was just about to g down a cab when her phone rang-it was Bradley calling


    "Brad, Cameron answered.


    "You''re not home yet? Where are you?" Bradley asked


    Cameron nced at the dazzling neon lights on the street. "I had something to take care of, so I''m still out. I''ll be back soon. Did you already get home?"


    Bradley replied, "I just got back. Where are you? Want me toe pick you up?"


    "No need, I can just grab a cab myself," Cameron replied.


    "Send me your location. I''lle get you," he insisted.


    Cameron knew all too well-if Bradley repeated himself, there was no changing his mind.


    She had no choice but to give him her address.


    "Alright, wait for me," Bradley said.


    While waiting for Bradley, Cameron bought herself a cup of smoothie and picked one up for him too.


    About forty minutester, a ck Mercedes pulled up in front of her.


    Cameron opened the door, got in, and handed the smoothie to Bradley. "Here you go."


    Bradley took it and asked, "Smoothie?"


    Cameron nodded. "Yeah, ''s pretty good."


    Seeing his slightly odd expression, Cameron asked, "Not a fan?"


    "i don''t really drink this stuff," Bradley replied.


    Cameron took her hand back "Then I have it."


    But Bradley held onto it. "I don''t mind trying something new once in a while


    Cameron rolled her eyes.


    Bradley took a sip andmented, "It''s a bit sweet"


    Cameron said, "I think it''s just right"


    Bradley nced at her. "Cameron, I''ve noticed you really have a sweet tooth."


    Bradley thought, "Cameron seems to have a thing for such drinks and cakes. Sweets are usually more of a girl thing. Guys don''t really go for them."


    Cameron nodded. "Yeah, I really like them,"


    Bradley took a few sips and then set his drink aside. It was just too sweet for him.


    He then started the car.


    Cameron turned her head to watch the neon lights streaming past the window, sinking into the seat in a totally rxed pose.


    Bradley caught a glimpse of Cameron and couldn''t help but smile.


    By the time the car rolled smoothly into the castle courtyard, Cameron was


    already fast asleep against the seat.


    Bradley turned off the engine and just sat quietly beside Cameron, not wanting to wake her up.


    Pearl caught Cameron''s scent and started circling the car


    The noise woke Cameron up. She rubbed her face and murmured, "Did I fall asleep?"


    She didn''t realize she was really that tired.