They followed Grandma into the dining room, Camila still feeling a bit flustered by Rex's bold confession. She shot him a quick, questioning glance, but he only smiled back with reassurance. Grandma, full of excitement, led them to their seats, her eyes gleaming with delight. Elena laid the table, adding to the lively atmosphere.“Come on, kids, sit down. I've made all your favorites tonight,” Grandma said with a warm smile.“Merci, Maman,” Elena said, smiling at her mother as she placed a dish on the table. “It's good to be back home.”Camila settled into her seat, still stealing glances at Rex. She could feel heat rising in her cheeks every time she thought of his hand over his heart, feeling it race under her touch. She picked up her fork, trying to focus on the food in front of her.Rex leaned in slightly, whispering, “You okay?”Camila nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. “Just still a bit surprised, that's all.”Elena noticed the interaction and raised an eyebrow, a playfu
With a loud thud, the door swung open as Camila burst in, catching Elena and Grandma off guard with her speed.Elena, surprised, reacted immediately, raising a furrowed eyebrow. “Camila, why did you rush in so quickly? Is everything okay?”“Mom, there's no problem. I have good news for you,” Camila said, approaching Elena with a smile, her excitement and satisfaction evident.Elena’s curiosity piqued, and she asked, “What is the good news?”Camila chuckled softly as she revealed, “I just got a message that my certificate is now being released by Etherium University.”Elena’s eyes widened with delight. “Oh, Camila, that’s wonderful! I know how much this means to us.”Grandma, who had been quietly observing, chimed in. “Congratulations, dear! This is such a milestone.”Camila beamed, feeling the warmth and pride radiating from her family. “Thanks, Grandma. It’s such a relief.”Elena hugged her tightly. “I’m so proud of you, Camila. You’ve worked so hard for this.”“Thank you, Mom. I cou
Rex's mind raced. His curiosity and fear overwhelmed him, but he couldn't risk revealing too much. "What do you want from me?" The mysterious stranger slowly took off the hood over his head, revealing his face under the gleaming chandelier lights of the bar. Rex recognized him immediately, his lips parting in surprise. "So, it's you, Mr. Parker.""Damn it, you already scared me with that gangster-like voice," Rex exclaimed, slapping his forehead in displeasure. Regaining his composure, he sighed and smiled at Mr. Parker, who was known as the assistant to Leander's late father, Daxton."Oh really?" Mr. Parker's sharp reply echoed through the bar, his voice booming."But wait, how did you know I was here?" Confused and concerned, Rex demanded answers, his breath hitching."Well, I'm here with my friends for some refreshments and relaxation. That's all," Mr. Parker answered with a raised eyebrow, a soft chuckle dancing on his lips.But then Rex detected a burning scent, like a cigarette
"A businesswoman, a billionaire tycoon, Madam Melinda, told me to discuss this with you and your friends. She's also told Master Wyatt to inform Leander about an invitation to a meeting between both of you, including your friends Sebastian and Brayden," Mr. Parker explained.Rex was surprised by the news but didn't hesitate to accept the invitation. "Of course, there's nothing stopping me. This is the moment I've been waiting for.”He felt a rush of excitement in his stomach. Missing this opportunity to end the feud with Leander could result in complete ruin for him. After all, he couldn't match Leander's power and influence in a court trial. By resolving this conflict, he would have time to rebuild himself and become a formidable rival to Leander."Thank you so much, Mr. Parker," Rex said, his face beaming with an appreciative smile.As Mr. Parker prepared to leave, he quickly dipped his fingers into his shirt pocket and pulled out a business card. "Here, locate her tomorrow morning
After three years, Camila finally found herself in her luxurious mansion. Surrounded by opulence, she stayed in her bedroom, each detail a testament to her hard-earned success.It was unbelievable to her how she had achieved success and made her family proud. Her achievements in her acting career are owed to the help of Zara and Xavier, the Australian celebrities. Camila is now recognized as a prominent public figure and influential personality, gaining everyone's attention.It’s shocking that Camila, with the backing of a mysterious private equity investor, now owns a real estate and finance entity. The combined net worth of both firms exceeds more than half of her total wealth.The realization struck that it was almost 9 a.m., and time was running out. Camila rose from her chaise lounge, her thoughts consumed by the mysterious individual who had covertly supported her business over the past year, disguised as a private equity investor.In excitement and disbelief, she got up and hea
"But I guess the person is someone you might have heard of before," Naomi added, taking a deep breath."Are you kidding me?" Camila's eyes widened in surprise. "I can't believe what you're saying."Naomi leaned in closer, her face beaming with excitement. "Ma, I communicated with some individuals about the owner of the private equity firm. They couldn't provide the person's identity. One of them even looked certain and told me you would definitely know the person since he or she was convinced to invest in your business.”A jolt coursed through Camila as she was left speechless at this point. She couldn't help but stare at Naomi intensely, a bit spooked by her words.“Well, I don’t know the person.” Camila sighed softly as she shrugged off. Still surprised by her assistant’s words, she was left in deep contemplation, her mind flipping through the identities of the high-profile CEOs, popular athletes, and billionaires she was familiar with. But still, she couldn't figure anyone out.Aft
She sighed, reluctantly turning to face him. "Leander," she said coolly, her tone sharp and dismissive.Leander's smile faltered slightly at Camila's icy tone, but he pressed on. "Uh, it's been a long time. I see you've done quite well for yourself."Camila's lips curled into a smug smile with a hint of pride. "Yes, well, I suppose I have. I'm an actress and I run a billion-dollar real estate empire, and my finance company tends to keep one busy.”Leander's eyes widened in shock, and he gave her applause. “What? A billion-dollar empire? That's impressive.”“Thank you,” Camila replied, her tone dripping with pride. “And I have Rex to thank for a lot of it. He’s been my rock. He is a good partner indeed, not just campus friends anymore in every sense of the word.” She cast a fond glance at Rex.“Just imagine; you said that's impressive. If I were still with you with your poor lifestyle, then I wouldn't have reached this point,” Camila taunted, her soft voice underestimating.Rex stepped
Camila's jaw dropped in shock. "What? Are you sure he was here earlier?" She shook her head, her brows furrowed in confusion. "No one saw him, and we can't even identify him," she protested.“He was here earlier, I swear! He was talking to people,” the young man persisted, leaving Camila, Rex, and Naomi speechless.“Damn it. How did we miss him? Is he a ghost or something?” Naomi exclaimed, her fists clenched in anger. Camila slapped her forehead in frustration. But she didn't let it slow her down; she quickly thought of a solution.Rex was perplexed too. He couldn’t help but ask sharply, his expression stern and curious, "Okay, you know what? Do you know his name? If we have his name, we can find him.”The young man shook his head slightly, his gaze uncertain. “I don’t know his name. Someone among us pointed him out while we were talking.”With a sense of urgency and curiosity, Rex demanded, “Do you know where he is right now?”The young man glanced around nervously before responding