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."

they spoke, Carlson tapped their orders

up a group-buying platform and grabbed two discount

the total

two women across from him, half-expecting a look of judgment or disdain. But Roseanne

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

done

remember that." Carlson nodded, whatever

they waited for the drinks, Roseanne asked, "How've you been these past few

the administration responded. I thought it'd take them a week or two

statement."

think they could drag their feet? There's the golden four-hour rule for PR crises: if you don't respond quickly, the backlash just builds online. By the time you finally release a statement, it won't matter how

you found

a wry smile, about to answer, when his phone buzzed with a notification:

I'll go

got up and headed

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

quietly, "Then

"But-"

he has other options, we

nodded, but still couldn't

returned with their

Mamie said

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