Chapter 526
Gwen’s enthusiasm proved unshakable. Despite Cameron’s refusals, Gwen insisted until Cameron’s resistance became futile.
“Then we’ll expect you tonight,” Gwen chuckled before hanging up.
“Alright.” Cameron agreed.
What was supposed to be a quiet lunch with Bradley expanded into an impromptu roommates gathering, except for Xander, who wasn’t there.
Bradley hadn’t expected both Elijah and Austin to join. The latter trailed by five guards.
Bradley adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses. “So the scene outside Noble Vista yesterday was your doing, Austin?”
“Yeah, it’s me,” Austin smiled.
Bradley nodded, not pressing further.
After lunch, the four of them got ready to head to school.
“Ride with me, Cam,” Austin offered.
Cameron declined. “I’ll go with Brad. I prefer a lower profile.”
Elijah chimed in, “Mind if I hitch a ride, Brad?”
“No problem.” Bradley nodded.
Austin’s smile remained, but his eyes chilled. He thought, ‘The moment Bradley appeared, I became invisible. When he wasn’t here earlier, Cam’s attention was all on me. She didn’t even have time for Elijah. Why does Bradley always take priority?‘
Austin shot Bradley a sharp look.
Bradley caught it and returned it just as evenly, his expression unreadable behind his gold–rimmed glasses. His gaze was calm, but beneath it burned something sharp, almost cutting.
Still smiling, Austin smoothly interjected, “Brad, I’ll join your car too.”
“Absolutely not, sir.” Vincent immediately objected before Bradley could even respond.
Austin frowned, “Why not?”
Vincent’s tone was firm. “Things are different now. Sir, your safety comes first.”
Austin sighed, his voice tinged with bitterness. He thought, ‘Wealth comes with golden handcuffs. All I want is to stay with Cam.’
Cameron patted his shoulder. “Aus, we’ll see you at school.”
“Alright,” Austin muttered, reluctantly agreeing.
Cameron, Bradley, and Elijah left first.
Austin frowned, “Vincent, isn’t this excessive?”
He thought, ‘Constant protection makes me an easier target. Should I have bodyguards tailing me through university all day long? No. That’s not
realistic.’
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