Chapter 217

What was the relationship between this man and Laura? Could he be Laura's lover? People speculated, but quickly dismissed the absurd idea. Laura wouldn't have an affair with an unknown man; she was known for being cold and unfeeling. But if that wasn't the reason, why did she favor him so much? Suspicion lingered.

Laura's cold voice echoed through the microphone. "The person chosen by my family is not to be insulted by outsiders. Madison spread rumors, and this is the price she should pay."

So that was it! The crowd understood. This man was fortunate; he got along well with the Jones family, and Laura was protecting him.

Laura announced, "Everyone, due to personal reasons, the event must end early. But rest assured, I won't let you come here for nothing. To show our appreciation, everyone will receive a generous gift from my family seven days from now. I hope we can meet again in Leving. Thank you, Ms. Jones!" Everyone bowed, their excitement evident. They were all looking forward to the generous gift. This event was worthwhile!

One by one, the crowd left. Soon, only Cameron, Dakota, and Lena remained, along with Laura. This was her last meeting with Cameron, and she had something to say to him alone.

"Dakota, Colonel Bailey, please wait a moment. I'll go talk to Ms. Jones," Cameron said before approaching Laura. He knew this was their final farewell.

"Ms. Jones," Cameron said, his emotions fluctuating.

"Cameron," Laura replied calmly, though a storm raged within. After today, they wouldn't see each other again; she would marry Alan at the Emperor Hotel in Leving in a little over two weeks.

"Ms. Jones, um" Cameron hesitated.

"Cameron, just ask," Laura said, controlling her emotions.

"Ms. Jones, um I heard from the nurse that after you brought me to the hospital, you didn't leave immediately. You went downstairs alone. Do you have any reasons for that?" Cameron asked, embarrassed.

"You knew about that?" Laura's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected anyone to witness that moment.

"Yes," Cameron nodded earnestly. "Could you tell me why?"

Laura hesitated. She didn't want to leave any misunderstandings, especially since this was their last meeting.

"Well, at that time, I" Laura was about to respond when—

Whoosh!

A surge of powerful energy erupted from the banquet hall entrance. A black figure, moving incredibly fast, appeared before Cameron, catching Laura off guard. A fierce gust of wind, accompanied by the sound of compressed air, aimed for Cameron's temple.

Cameron remained expressionless, striking back with a punch.

Boom!

Their fists collided. The assailant staggered back, then smirked. "Kid, not bad. You took my punch head-on. But I only used 30% of my strength."

"Are you dumb?" Anger simmered in Cameron's eyes. That sneak attack could have killed him.

As the commotion subsided, Laura recognized the assailant: Phoenix, the vice commander of the Jones family's guards. Anger tinged her tone. "Phoenix, who sent you?"

"It was me, Laura."

A cold, arrogant voice rang out. A man with tanned skin, dressed in a black shirt, slowly walked toward the banquet hall entrance. His arrogance and confidence were striking.

Laura's expression shifted. "Alan?"

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