Chapter 25


    “ording to what you said, you had already fled the house, so subjectively he couldn’t still pose a threat to you. Mr. Connor’s


    actions clearly exceeded the necessary limits for self-protection. If he causes severe harm or even death to Tucker, he needs to


    face criminal charges, Wesley stated.


    Cam’s face turned pale.


    “Don’t worry. I’ll pay for the best defense attorney for him,” Erica said, holding her cold hand


    “Hold on. I’ll book a flight back tomorrow!” Wesley eximed.


    “Come off it. You barely passed the bar exam after two tries. Don’t drag someone else into your mess. Besides, don’t you have


    finals this week? If you don’t graduate, your dad will have your head,” Erica teased.


    “That really stings! I’ll ask my advisor if they know any good criminalwyers in Fairmount” Wesley retorted.


    Cam interjected, “Let’s not bother just yet. I’ll ask Connor if he can handle this.”


    “True. He did say he had the connections to deal with it. Let’s not overthink this,” Enca agreed.


    After their shower, theyy in bed.


    “Connor’s gone all out for you. Aren’t you moved? Enca tumed to ask


    “Moved? Who wouldn’t be? I definitely need to thank him property, and repay him,” Cam said resolutely


    “Why not give yourself to him! You guys have already slept together” Enca joked, a bit wickedly


    “Get lost. You are supposed to be a modern woman How can you have such outdated ideas? There are many ways to show


    gratitude,“ Cam scoffed, looking at her friend with disdain “Would you fall for your boss?”


    Erica burst outughing, “I might, but my boss is g a y!”


    “Are there no straight men in the fashion industry? Cam questioned in disbelief


    Erica raised an eyebrow. “Maybe, but I haven’t met one


    “I still need to send my boss a message to thank him Cam sat up in bed, grabbing her phone, then paused.


    Erica asked, “What are you daydreaming about?”


    “I don’t have his number,” Cam admitted with an awkwardugh


    Ericaughed silently. “Some assistant you are?”


    “I always report in person. Let me find the executive contact info that n gave me


    THE


    Cam searched through her phone, finally finding Connor’s number. Sheposed a new text and sent it. [Mr. Connor, I can’t


    express my gratitude in words. You’ve been a savior to mel meterally grateful and ready to repay you for saving my life!


    At Cedarhill Estate


    Connor saw the message, and smiled slightly it was so formal


    He saved the number,beling it Cam


    Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    At Willowbrook Estate.


    “Has your boss not replied?” Enca inquired.


    Cam stared at her phone, shaking her head. “Maybe it’s because it’s an unknown number? Oh my, what if he’s been arrested?”


    “That’s unlikely. The incident happened at your ce, and you’re directly involved. If he were arrested, the police would have


    contacted you too.” Enca reassured, patting her shoulder. “Don’t bother going back. Move in with


    “it’s alright. I was nning to move anyway Living at your ce isn’t ideal long-term. Let’s not talk about this now. Once all this is


    over, rs And a secure apartmentplex, so don’t worry about me