While Cameron was on the phone with David, Xander tried video calling her again.


    Crownhill Hospital and handed him the check..


    Before meeting Camerdin, David had been rehearsingforting words in his head But yhens Cameron suddenly handed in a manda prepared phrasis got stuck in his throat "Mr. Wace, what''s this?" he asked, staring at the paper.


    "it''s 15 million dors," Cameron said casually, "Heep it for now. If you need more, just call me


    David looked up, stunned. "Mr. Wace, where did you get this kind of money?"


    Cameron shrugged it off. "Those three people from yesterday! They''re not my real parents and sister. They''ve been lying to me for 13 years. This is the guilt menry


    David was speechless.


    "Just take


    I take it," Cameron continued. "Once you finish the hospital paperwork, you can register thepany"


    David nodded. "The hospital transfer should bepleted by Friday at thetest.” He studied Cameron''s face. "Aboutst night, Mr. Wace


    "I''m fine." Cameron waved dismissively.


    Seeing that Cameron genuinely seemed okay, David rxed. They grabbed lunch together before Cameron caught a cab back to school


    With half an hour before ss, Cameron headed straight to the ssroom.


    Elijah arrived fifteen minutes early. As soon as he reached the doorway, he spotted the familiar figure already seated inside.


    Cameron was focused on a test paper, holding it down with one hand while writing with the other, then expertly twirling the pen between fingers.


    Seeing Cameron there, Elijah finally felt the knot in his stomach loosen. He dropped into his seat and turned toward Cameron, "When did you get back?"


    Cameron put down her pen. "Just now."


    Elijah studied her carefully. She looked good-healthy color, decent mood. Seemed like she was doing okay now.


    "So," Elijah cleared his throat, "Cameron, those family issues. Everything sorted out?"


    Cameron nodded. "Yeah, pretty much."


    Before, she might''ve still felt something for Martin and Heidi because they gave


    her life. Now, she had nothing to fear from them.


    "If there''s anything you need help with, just say the word," Elijah offered.


    "Actually, there is something," Cameron said softly.


    "What''s that?


    "My pharmaceuticalpany is already in the works. I''ll need you to introduce me to your dad when the timees."


    Elijah nodded. "No problem." He gave her a puzzled look.


    Cameron asked.


    "The SATs areing up, and you''reunching a pharmaceuticalpany? You sure you can handle all that?"


    FUTH GU MBY


    Cameron smiled, "Don''t worry. I''m just providing the money someone else handles the rest"


    Elijah nodded, still looking concerned. "Your business partner Trustworthy?


    “She just turned eighteen, Eliish thought, "What if someone''s scamming her?" "Rx," Cameron said. "It''s all good."


    ss was about to start, so Elijah couldn''t press further. He let it drop.


    Just as the teacher walked in, Cameron''s phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message from Austin.


    Austin: [Cam, you at school yet?)


    Cameron: [Yeah, I''m in ss now.)


    Austin: [Cool, I''ll find you after school.


    Cameron: [Something up?


    Austin: [Nothing special. Just wanted to grab dinner together.)


    Cameron: [Sorry Austin, I already made ns with Brad.]


    Austin stared at his phone, speechless. “Bradley? Why does Cam always put Bradley first?'' he thought is Bradley really that great?"