When Cameron got a call from Ashley asking for a meet-up, he wasn't the least bit surprised. The betting agreement between the first and second divisions of the Stewart family had everyone's future and fortunes hanging in the balance, so naturally, Ashley couldn't just sit this one out.

On the phone, Ashley's voice was practically dripping with desperation. "Cameron, you've got to help us this time. We can't afford to lose."

Cameron hesitated for a moment. For some reason, he kept picturing Nathalie's innocent face in his mind. If he didn't step up for Nathalie, who would?

"Who else have you reached out to besides me?" Cameron asked.

Ashley replied, "The Rowland family and the McCoy family. Cameron, you have to be there tonight."

Cameron gave a casual, "Alright."

At the Rusty Anchor Bar, Cameron found Benjamin from the Rowland family and Jaime from the McCoy family already there. True to form, Ashley was running late, even though she was the one asking for a favor.

him over with enthusiasm.

them, Benjamin, eager to dive into

what's your take

manner, "Let's just see

and Benjamin were baffled by Cameron's nonchalant attitude. Jaime didn't hold back, "Ashley's been our friend since forever, like family. We've all had each other's backs over the years. If we don't support her now, it wouldn't

asked, "Have you thought about what we

two decades and just woke up. He probably doesn't even know the business scene in the Capitaland is taking wild bets. Honestly, he's just full

That's why the McCoy family is backing the

that sure the second branch doesn't stand a

sickly guy, hardly a threat. Nathalie? She's just a girl who can make a few dresses. In business, she's still

a slow clap echoed through

woman seated with her back to them in a booth. Her silhouette was all grace and

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