Chapter 278
"Kid, do you even know who you're talking to?"
Kelvin's expression darkened. This was the first time he'd been openly challenged.
"Who?"
Cameron feigned ignorance.
"Do you know the Zimmer family?" Kelvin's tone grew ominous.
"Never heard of them," Cameron replied with a smile.
"You're living under a rock, then!"
Kelvin looked at Cameron with disdain, then turned to Tara. "Tara, don't bother with this kind of guy. Come up on stage with me. Let's finish this opening dance. Otherwise, the party won't start properly." While phrased as an invitation, it was clearly a threat. He implied the party couldn't begin unless Tara danced with him.
Tara's expression shifted. The audience fell silent, awaiting her decision. Their eyes urged her on.
Lena frowned. "What a despicable guy!" Kelvin was obviously pressuring Tara. Just as she was about to intervene, Cameron spoke, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Mr. Zimmer, are you suggesting the party can't proceed without this opening dance?"
"That's right." Kelvin believed Tara couldn't refuse with so many people watching.
"I see. That makes things simple." Cameron smiled faintly.
Just as Kelvin thought Cameron would yield, Cameron looked at Tara. To everyone's surprise, he extended his hand. "Tara, you heard what Kelvin said. Come. Let's go up and dance the opening dance together."
This stunned Tara, Lena, and the entire room. They froze in disbelief. Is this guy out of his mind?
Tara hesitated. She feared Kelvin, but was more concerned for Cameron's safety. Dancing with Cameron would embarrass Kelvin, and Kelvin wouldn't let it go.
"Let's go, Tara. Don't waste the stage lights." Cameron gave her a reassuring look.
Tara's anxiety diminished at his gaze. "Okay," she nodded gently, standing. Cameron politely took her hand.
"How dare you!" Kelvin roared into the microphone, his face contorted with rage.
A young man behind Cameron advised, "Mister, let me give you some advice. Back off. There's no need to confront Kelvin." Although Cameron represented Yrando, he was no match for Kelvin and the Zimmer family.
Lena, concerned, asked, "Cameron, are you sure about this?" Kelvin was on stage; even she might struggle to intervene if things escalated.
"Don't worry, Colonel Bailey," Cameron reassured her. "And Dr. Smith, relax. Kelvin is nothing to worry about." He smiled faintly and, hand in hand with Tara, strolled toward the stage under Kelvin's murderous gaze.
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