“No.” Cameron refused almost without thinking. “I’m pretty busy here
Bradley chuckled. “Right, I forgot you need to work this summer. How about doing it hers? the pay
gher than back home.”
Cameron declined again. “Brad, I don’t want to leave Vicemant for now. Will you come back for the graduation ceremony on the 24th?
There were still half a month left, by which time Eric should have recovered somewhat. Bradley thought for a moment and sad. “I be there if I can
in touch with
ere’s the thing” Cameron semembered Amelia’s attempt to contact Bradley the previous night and asked, “Did Amelia get ins
Bradley said, “I saw her message but haven’t had time to reply yet.”
Cameron said, “You should message her back. She’s been worried about you.”
Bradley smiled. “Cameron, are you actually concerned about Amelia?”
“Concerned?” Cameron paused, then said, “Maybe. After all, she did help me before.”
it was just a casual remark–she didn’t actually care deeply about Amelia.
She wondered, ‘Does Brad think I was once in love with Amelia, like the other students?
Bradley knew Cameron was referring to the Skyler incident. He said, “Alright, message her later. It’s getting late–you should nest,
Cameron said, “Okay, Take care of yourself while you’re looking after Eric.”
Bradley replied, “ML
Amelia was almost asleep when her phone on the nightstand vibrated.
She rolled over, initially ignoring the new message, but finally picked up the phone.
Seeing the name on the screen, she instantly sat up and turned on the bedside lamp. Bradley had messaged her.
Surprise lit up her sleepy eyes.
Bradley: Thanks for your concern. I missed the party last night due to family matters. I won’t be in Vinemont for a while.
Amelia typed quickly in reply. Amelia: I see. Glad you’re okay is everything sorted with your family?
Bradley: Currently? No.
Amelia: [Need help?
Bradley: Thanks, but no
Amelia: Bradley, we’re classmates–you don’t have to be so polite. Let me know if there’s anything I can do.]
Bradley: [I appreciate your kindness, but I’m swamped right now. Talk later.
Amelia stared at the messages, reading them several times. The cool tone let her feeling down.
Ordinarily, Bradley wore a faint smile, but Amella knew it was just polite. Deep down, he was distant and alool
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if she wanted to be with hing the’d have to take the initiative. That was very now to her inc
couldn’t quite cross that thenial hundia,
Amelia: (Okay, I won’t bother you then.)
There was no reply
Amelia set down her phone, lay back, and hugged her pillow, fosting and turning She’d definitely have dark circles Namorrad
Cameron rested at home for three days.
One morning, she got up early to visit her pharmaceutical company.
After breakfast, she slung her shoulder bag over her shoulder and took a taxi to the company’s location.
In its startup phase, the company was situated in a new commercial development, sparse with people and relatively cheap rent
David had leased a five–story building
The company structure was mostly in place.
As general manager, David oversaw daily operations.
Cameron immediately saw the company name, Aurevia Biotech, chosen by David.
As the behind–the–scenes owner, this was her first visit to the company.
She approached the front desk but hadn’t spoken when the receptionist glanced up, took in her youthful, student appearance, and said. “Sorry cutie, we’re not hiring summer interns. Try somewhere else.”
Cameron smiled. “I’m not here for a job interview. I need to see your general manager, David.”
The receptionist looked up again. “Do you have an appointment?”
Cameron said, “No. Is Mr. Tucker here?”
The receptionist said, “Mr. Tucker is very busy.
. You can’t see him without an appointment.”
Cameron wasn’t annoyed. The receptionist was just following protocol and being polite.
on the first ring
She stepped aside to the waiting area and called David. He picked up on
“Hello, Mr. Wallace,” David answered with a smile.
Cameron got straight to the point. “Are you at the office?”
David said, “I am. How did your SAT go?”
With the company newly launched, David had bech swamped and forgotten to check in on Cameron.
Cameron said, “It went fine. I’m downstairs. Can you tell the front desk to let me in?”
David said, “You’re here? come down right away. Give me a minute.”
“Okay” Cameron hung up.
Shortly after, the front desk received a call.
Wh
(Mr. Wallabe!” The receptierer’s dyes widened.
She hung op, hirled over in his head, and aided ehdimuly, “Decote me, and your Mc Waltare?
The receptionist apologized profusely Torry! You wanted to Mr. Tucker? This way, please
Cameron foliowed her ins
David soon emerged, sharp in a suit, far removed from the defeated man who’d tried to commit suicide. He liked like a whole new person.
“Mr. Wallace,” David said with a broad smile. “You should have called ahead to could meet your downstairs”
“No problem,” Cameron caid.
The receptionist stood by nervously.
David said, “This is Mr. Wallace. Make sure everyone knows him, No appointment needed for him next time
The receptionist nodded repeatedly. “Yes, Mr. Tucker.”
David gestured. “Shall we go to your office, Mr. Wallace?”
He led her to the top floor–the chairman’s office, a spacious 80–square–meter suite.
Cameron looked around the empty room. “Is this your office?”
David said, “No, it’s yours”
Cameron shook her head. “Mr. Tucker, you’re the public face of Aurevia Biotech. You don’t need to reserve a space for me. I won’t be here often.”
David didn’t respond.
Cameron said, “Repurpose this room for something else.
David nodded. “Alright, as you wish.”
He then took her to his own office, smaller but still spacious.
David poured Cameron a coffee and updated her on the company’s progress.
“All permits and licenses are sorted. Researchers and production staff are in place. Our first batch of drugs should be ready by mid–next month. Now it’s about sales–I plan to hire experienced reps to expand our channels quickly.” His eyes lit up as he spoke.
Cameron nodded, “You focus on production. I’ll visit my roommate’s father in a few days–he’ll be our first client”
David asked,
“The Moore family you mentioned before?”
Cameron nodded.
David exclaimed, “if we land the Moores as a major client, our company will make a name for itself in no time!”
“Make a name?” Cameron smiled.
“What’s wrong?” David asked, puzzled.
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Cameron said, “Mr. Tucker, why do you think i started thin pharmaceutical companyl
David said. “To make mon
Cameron nodded. “True, but their sie plenty of industries that Why this one??
David shook his head.
Though only 18, Cameron seemed more mature than he, a man in his 30s. He couldn’t read her
Plus, he’d only recently learned at 1
at the hospital that Cameron was a girl.
Cameron said, “I want to develop drugs for rare and di
Micult to treat diseases.”
to thumbs–up: “Me Wallace, She’d chosen pharmacology to smoothly transition into research after graduation David paused, then gave her a thumb
Cameron just smiled. To her, it was about a challenge. After living over a thousand years, she felt dull about most jobs.
She said, “Take me to the research lab.”
David stood up quickly. “Okay, Mr. Wallace. This way.”
Cameron spent the entire day at the company and had lunch in the cafeteria.
Cameron said, “Mr. Tucker, the lunch is too simple. Let’s add fruit and yogurt for everyone after the meal.” She knew that improving benefits was key to boosting employee efficiency.
David looked hesitant and said, “Mr. Wallace, the company has just started, and expenses are already high.””
After thinking, Cameron said, “I should be receiving three million dollars soon. I’ll transfer it to you as soon as it arrives.”
She temporarily couldn’t return the money to Bradley.
David said, “Thank you, Mr. Wallace.”
After all, Cameron was just a newly adult girl, and all the financial pressure was on her. David felt sorry for her but couldn’t help much–his only role was to control costs.
“I’m fine,” Cameron said. “We each have our roles. You do your job, and I’ll do mine!
David nodded firmly. “Mr. Wallace, I won’t let you down”
Cameron smiled. “I believe you.”
In the vast living room of Moore Manor, Elijah sat on a leather sofa, holding a remote control. A large–screen LCD TV played a program, but Elijah wasn’t watching. He was bored and lonely
Before the SAT, he’d spent all his time studying. Now that it was over, he felt lost
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