She's the Campus Prince

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The smile on Cameron's face was something Austin hadn't seen in a long time. He was excited, nodding eagerly. "Of course. Is that okay? Cameron, have you forgiven me?"

"What?" Cameron suddenly raised her voice, shocking everyone. "You like me? But Helen brought you here. Are you two-timing her?"

Austin's eyes widened in shock. He had no idea why she would say something like that out of nowhere.

Cameron's voice immediately drew the attention of Levi and the others inside.

Before Austin could react, Gavin was already sprinting over. He shoved Austin back, shielding Cameron with his body. "You dare covet my sister!"

Cameron peeked out from behind Gavin, clutching his sleeve with faux innocence. "Gavin, I don't want to date anyone."

Her cautious expression and the way her voice trembled sent Gavin into overdrive. "No one's forcing you, Cam." Then, he kicked Austin hard, sending him crashing to the ground.

"Security, get him out of here," Gavin ordered.

Austin hit the ground hard, wheezing.

"Austin!" The whole thing happened so fast that Helen was completely stunned. She finally snapped out of her daze and rushed to help him up.

Austin winced in pain from the kick to his ribs but forced a smile. "I'm fine." Levi stormed over with a sullen face. "Helen, take your friend and leave. Now." He thought, 'Who does this punk think he is, coveting my daughter? Humph!'

Helen hesitated.

Austin froze. He never expected that Cameron's words would cause Gavin and Levi to turn on him like this.

These were Cameron's father and brother. Austin couldn't afford to offend them. He hurried to explain, "Mr. Yates, Gavin, it's not what you-"

"Not what?" Cameron cut in coldly. "You don't like me?"

Austin hesitated. He liked her, and that was why he had gone through all the trouble of chasing her all the way to the island.

Jacqueline's expression darkened. "Austin, what you did was way out of line."

Cornered, Austin had no choice but to come clean. "Mr. Yates, Mrs. Yates, please let me explain. My feelings for Cameron aren't new. I've loved her since high school.

"We had a disagreement recently, and she stopped speaking to me. That's why I asked Helen to bring me here. I want to apologize properly."

Cameron's voice dripped ice. "So you used

my

cousin?"

Austin didn't answer right away.

Helen understood. She had noticed Austin's lingering glances at Cameron earlier but chalked it up to Cameron's striking beauty. Now the truth hit her like a slap. She had been nothing more than a pawn in his game.noveldrama

Jacqueline frowned, "I never took you for the manipulative type."

Helen really was too innocent to have fallen for that.

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Levi's gaze was sharp as he stared at Austin. "So you've been harassing my daughter?"

"Dad, why are we even debating this?" Gavin clenched his fists. "Throw him out."

Facing Levi and Gavin's anger, Austin still refused to back down. "Mr. Yates, I'm

not harassing Cameron. I'm courting her. All I'm asking for is a fair chance." 色