Chapter 808

"Alright," Carlson agreed without hesitation.

As he hung up, he let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Arkle scratched his head, suspicion flickering in his eyes.

A busy chain coffee shop just off campus-

The line of customers picking up their orders made the place buzz with a low, constant chatter.

By the time Roseanne and Mamie arrived, Carlson was already waiting at a small table.

"Hey," Mamie greeted him, walking over with a friendly wave.

Carlson stood up, glancing at both of them with a hint of awkwardness. “What would you like? I'll order."

They didn't stand on ceremony.

Mamie said, "A small butter latte, no extra sugar. Note: just three ice cubes, please."

Roseanne chimed in, "Large iced citrus Americano, no sugar."

"Got it."

orders

of paying straight away, he pulled up a group-buying platform and grabbed two discount vouchers first. Only then did he return to the

total dropped

whole time, Carlson shot a sideways glance at the two women across from him, half-expecting a look of judgment or disdain. But Roseanne and Mamie looked

to share a tip. "Next time you're hunting for vouchers, try checking TikTok's deals too. Sometimes they pop up with

done this plenty

Carlson nodded,

waited for the drinks, Roseanne asked, "How've you

"About as I expected, honestly. The only surprise was how fast the administration responded. I thought it'd take them a week or

statement."

"It's all over the news-did you really think they could drag their feet? There's the golden four-hour rule for PR crises: if you don't respond quickly,

found

answer, when his phone buzzed

go grab

got up and headed to the

nudged Roseanne's shoulder, whispering, "What if he's

quietly, "Then

"But-"

options,

nodded, but

returned

Roseanne and Mamie

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