Chapter 273

"You can be stubborn all you want," Lena snorted. "Just don't try to be tough later. You won't have it easy if you provoke Kelvin." In her opinion, Cameron's status as a representative of Yrando wasn't enough to contend with the Zimmer family in the capital, especially considering the Xander family's looming influence behind them. He had also clashed with Alan previously. Lena considered Cameron a troublesome man. She rubbed her temples.

Cameron knew she was concerned. "Thanks for caring, Colonel Bailey. But as a man, I can't just give in easily."

Lena blushed at his words and shot him a disdainful look. "Well, don't expect me to help you if you get your ass kicked later!"

"Is that part of your concern, Colonel Bailey?" Cameron grinned.

"I don't care if you're dead!" Lena glared, her cheeks flushing a deeper red. Fortunately, the car's interior was dim, making it less noticeable.

Tara smiled, observing their banter. She thought they were a pair of frenemies.

Half an hour later, the pickup truck arrived at the Platinum Duke Hotel, a six-star hotel with top-notch facilities and service. The party was held in the rooftop hall. After Lena parked, they took the elevator to the top floor. Pulsating music filled the luxuriously decorated hall, complete with high-end booths and dynamic stage lighting. Each booth was stocked with various high-end drinks.

"Cameron, Lena, let's find a seat," Tara said with a smile. She scanned the area, didn't see Kelvin, and assumed he hadn't arrived yet. She then arranged for them to be seated.

"Okay," Cameron smiled.

Suddenly, they heard mocking laughter. "Well, well, if it isn't our representative from Yrando. What brings you to this kind of party?"

It was Archie. Holding a glass of red wine, he sneered as he approached Cameron. Cameron glanced at him indifferently and looked away, showing no intention of engaging.

"Why so quiet, Mr. Morgan? You should feel pretty proud now that you've won Ms. Jones's favor, right?" Archie's smirk widened as he drew closer. "Oh, I remember now. You were humiliated by Mr. Xander at the ceremony. He told me about your embarrassing incident while chatting with Mr. Zimmer. It seems like you, as the representative of Yrando, don't have much credibility, huh?" (The sentence about searching Findnovel.net has been removed as it is out of place and irrelevant.) "Has the dog found a new master and is eager to be released to attack?"

Cameron looked at Archie with a playful smile.

"You!" Archie's face turned ashen with rage. He clenched his teeth. "Do you think you're special? Without Ms. Jones's protection, you're nothing!"

"Well, I'm sorry, but I do have Ms. Jones's protection," Cameron replied calmly.

The calmer Cameron remained, the more furious Archie became. He wanted to see Cameron lose his temper.

"You're a coward who only relies on women. When Mr. Zimmer arrives, I'll ensure he deals with you properly." Archie's expression turned ferocious.

"I don't know when Kelvin will arrive, but it seems you don't have the qualifications to be here." Cameron smiled faintly.

"I don't have the qualifications?" Archie frowned.

"This is a party hosted by Mr. Zimmer. If I don't have the qualifications, do you?"

"Does it matter whose party it is?" Cameron's smile faded. He looked coldly at Archie. "Don't forget, you've already been banned by Ms. Jones. As you are now, you don't have the credentials to attend any occasion in Yrando. So, before I make a move, you'd better scram."