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.

and Jaime waved him over with enthusiasm. "Cameron, over

Cameron joined them, Benjamin, eager to dive

your take on this Stewart

"Let's just see how

our friend since forever, like family. We've

we stand to lose or gain by backing

over 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 of himself and doesn't have a handle on reality. The

Benjamin's spot on. That's why the McCoy family is backing the first branch. If Ashley pulls through,

that sure

dismissed it, "Lincoln's just a sickly guy, hardly a threat. Nathalie? She's just a girl who can make a few dresses. In business, she's still green. Why worry about

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seated with her back to them in a booth. Her silhouette was all grace and elegance, with her long hair flowing down her back,

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