Chapter 148 Self–Defense
Chapter 148 Self–Defense
“Self–defense?” Xander was caught off guard. Honestly, all that talk about sending Cameron to the police station was just a bluff.
Cameron was way out of line, so Xander just wanted to rough her up to get her to tone down. But to his surprise, Cameron was not fazed by it at all.
Expressionlessly, she said, “In Article 20 of the Criminal Law, if you violate my rights and I fight back–even if you get hurt–it’s still considered self–defense on my end. I don’t carry any legal responsibility.
“Try reading something sometime, you know, other than gym schedules.” With that, Cameron turned and walked off.
Bradley was surprised. He was just about to say Cameron’s actions counted as self- defense, but she beat him to it and even managed to name the exact article. A look of pure delight flashed in Bradley’s eyes at the revelation.
Cameron hopped on her mountain bike and rode off, with Bradley hurrying after him.
“Who are you calling a legal illiterate, you little punk?” Xander was so mad he almost exploded from rage.
Elijah chimed in, “Cameron’s right, you really are all muscle and no brains. He basically called you out to your face, and you still have to ask if he was referring to you?
“With your IQ, do you really think you’d get into Langford Academy if you weren’t from the Murphy family?”
And with that, Elijah pushed off and rode away too.
Xander sprang up from the ground and yelled, “Elijah, don’t run if you think you’re so tough!”
Austin was trying so hard not to laugh that it was suffocating him.
Xander shot him a glare. “What are you laughing at?”
Austin coughed to cover up for himself. “Xan, I wasn’t laughing.”
Xander snorted, “I’m not blind, you know.”
Austin quietly got on his mountain bike and followed the others down the hill.
Xander was so frustrated that he could die. With everyone else already gone, he had no choice but to hop on his bike and ride down the hill too.
Bradley quickly caught up to Cameron, and the two rode side by side. Going downhill was a breeze, so they barely had tosuccessfully unlocked to do was steer.
Bradley asked Cameron excitedly, “You’re into law too?”
Cameron nodded. “Kind of. I’ve read a few books about it.”
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Chapter 148 Self–Defense
Bradley grinned. “You really surprised me, Cameron.”
Cameron smiled back. “Brad, being a lawyer is actually pretty tough. Are you sure that‘ s what you want?”
Bradley nodded. “Of course. It’s been my dream job since I was a kid.”
“I believe you’ll make a great lawyer.”
“I believe it too.”
As they chatted, Elijah caught up to them. He said, “Cameron, don’t let Xander get to
you.”
Cameron just shook her head, indicating that she wasn’t bothered at all by Xander.
Soon, Austin caught up with them too.
He looked pale and a little guilty. “Sorry Cam, this is all on me. If I hadn’t posted on Instagram, Xan wouldn’t have shown up, and you guys wouldn’t have gotten into it.”
Cameron shot Austin a look but said nothing. Then, without a word, she took off on her mountain bike, leaving him behind in a cloud of dust. Elijah fell back shortly after,
unable to keep up.
Only Bradley kept pace, riding alongside Cameron as they coasted downhill. Eventually, the two found a small restaurant at the foot of the mountain and stopped for a bite.
They had packed lunches, but Xander’s drama had thrown all their plans off track. Honestly, today had been anything but relaxing.
Bradley said, “Looks like we’re calling it a day early. Cameron, I want to hit the mall later and pick up some clothes. Want to come with me?”
“Sure.” Cameron didn’t turn him down.
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