Chapter 174 Bullies Like Her
Chapter 174 Bullies Like Her
Cameron crossed her arms, her sharp, androgynous features unreadable as she sneered, “Yeah, I said it. I’m done playing nice–what are you gonna do about it?”
Skyler froze for a second, clearly not expecting her to talk back. Her expression twisted with rage.
“Fine,” she snapped, “you’ll be expelled soon enough, just wait!”
She whipped out her phone, fully intending to call her father. If she could get him donate another building, booting Cameron from the school would be a small ask.
“Great,” Cameron replied coolly. “I’ll be waiting.”
Skyler froze for a second, clearly not expecting her to talk back. Her expression twisted with rage.
‘This arrogant jerk. Unbelievable. He’s like a cockroach–nothing phases him. Once that expulsion letter drops, let’s see how smug he still is.‘
Beside them, Elijah’s expression turned icy. His usually mild features were sharpened by a sudden chill as he looked straight at Skyler. “What’s your last name?”
The question caught her off guard. For a moment, she stared at him, dumbfounded.
Trying not to trip over her own eagerness, she smiled sweetly and replied, “It’s Young. Skyler Young.”
“Young…as in the Young family?” he repeated, like he was searching his memory. Then he shook his head. “Never heard of
it.”
Skyler stiffened.
That stung more than she’d admit.
Sure, everyone at Langford Academy came from money, but within elite circles, there were tiers.
And clearly, in Elijah’s world, the Youngs didn’t even register.
Before she could recover, Elijah asked, voice cool and casual, “Does your family do business with the Moore family?”
Skyler’s eyes lit up. “Yes! Of course we do!”
Her family was in pharmaceuticals–an incredibly lucrative industry.
That was where all her smugness came from.
Most of her family’s pharmaceutical products were distributed through the Moore family–they were practically in bed with each other, business–wise.
Her father, Mark Young, made it clear–if she could get on Elijah Moore’s good side, it would mean long–term gains for the Youngs.
She’d been more than happy to try.
Elijah was attractive, successful, and heir to a legacy. What wasn’t to like?
Elijah gave a short nod and then said flatly, “Listen carefully. If Cameron gets expelled from this school, the Moore family will cut all ties with the Youngs. Completely.”
Skyler froze for a second, clearly not expecting her to talk back. Her expression twisted with rage.
‘What?! He’s serious? He’d really pull the plug on an entire business partnership because of Cameron?‘
Sure, the Youngs benefited more from the arrangement, but it wasn’t like the Moore family came away empty–handed.
‘Tanking that kind of deal–just for Cameron? Seriously?‘
Even Amelia looked over, startled.
‘So their relationship really is that deep?‘
Cameron blinked, also caught off guard. “Huh?”
She looked at Elijah like she wasn’t sure whether to laugh or be annoyed.
‘Was he actually serious?‘
Elijah caught Cameron’s stare and glanced away, clearly uncomfortable “Let’s go. We’re already late for breakfast.” There was only an hour between morning clas Successfully unlocked!
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They’d already wasted enough time on this nonsense.
Without waiting for a response, Elijah turned and walked ahead, long strides eating up the distance.
Cameron raised a brow but followed without hesitation.
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Chapter 174 Bullies Like Her
As they walked, Cameron asked, “Why’d you do that for me?”
Elijah paused for half a beat. “Because I can’t stand bullies like her.”
Cameron gave a slow, amused smile. “Really? So you’re just a noble soul with a strong moral compass? Or is there something else going on?”
Elijah faltered.
“That’s not it,” he said quickly, slightly flustered.
The truth was, seeing Skyler threaten Cameron had triggered something in him.
He hadn’t even thought twice before stepping in–he just acted.
As for why?
Even he wasn’t sure.
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