Chapter 208 The scenery inside the waterfront was delightful. Sunlight poured down, and lush greenery surrounded the area. Fountains accompanied by elegant melodies sprayed beautiful streams of water along the road leading to the hotel lobby. Everything, from the sunlight to the air, was just perfect. Cameron walked around the waterfront, enjoying the pleasant surroundings and feeling relaxed. It was evident that Laura had put a lot of thought into the setup of this scene. “Cameron, this place is breathtaking!” Dakota’s mood also lifted instantly. “Want me to take a picture of you?” Cameron asked with a smile. “Sure!” Dakota’s face lit up. After Dakota striked a pose with a peace sign, Cameron captured the moment on his phone. “Cameron, let me take one for you too,” Dakota said excitedly. “Oh… I don’t think it’s necessary.” Cameron waved his hand. He wasn’t used to taking photos. “Let’s take one since we’re here.” Dakota didn’t want to miss this opportunity. “Alright,” Cameron agreed. Cameron struck a slightly awkward pose, and Dakota captured the moment. “Let’s go, Cameron!” Dakota felt satisfied as she looked at the newly added photo of Cameron in her phone album. “Okay.” Cameron grinned. The two of them made their way toward the Holiday Hotel, where the event was being hel They were greeted with a grand and luxurious atmosphere when they entered the banquet hall. A red carpet was laid out in the hall’s center, surrounded by various high–end buffet stations offering guests a wide selection of food. The banquet hall was already filled with social elites from all over Yrando. Dakota felt a bit overwhelmed by the grandeur of the occasion. It was her first time experiencing such a large–scale event. “Don’t be nervous, Dakota. I’m here with you.” Cameron held Dakota’s hand. Chapter 208 Feeling the reassurance from Cameron, Dakota’s tense body relaxed slightly. She looked at Cameron and expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, Cameron.” “No need to be so formal with me.” Cameron smiled warmly. Then, he looked at the array of food in front of them and suggested, “Since the event hasn’t started yet, let’s grab something to eat and fill our stomachs.” “Okay.” Dakota nodded gently. With Cameron by her side, she felt much more at ease. They approached the buffet table to select their food. Just as Cameron was about to head to the beverage area after picking up a cupcake, they heard at surprised voice from behind. “Cameron!” Cameron paused and saw a tall, elegant beauty walking toward him. The beautiful woman exuded confidence, wearing a white short–sleeved top, light blue denim shorts, and a pair of white sneakers. “Colonel Bailey?” Cameron was surprised to see the woman before him. “What are you doing here?” “Why, you don’t want to see me?” Lena’s sexy lips curled slightly, showing a hint of displeasure. “No, that’s not what I meant. I just didn’t expect you to be here since you’re usually in the provincial capital…” Cameron explained. “I happened to have a day off today, and I also received an invitation from Laura, so I decided to come and join the fun. Besides, I heard that Alan has also come to Yrando. I wonder if he’ll attend the event. “Lena pondered. 1 “Alan?” Cameron was puzzled. Who was he? “Laura didn’t mention him to you?” Lena looked surprised. “No.” Cameron shook his head. “Alan is…” Lena was about to explain when a sarcastic sneer suddenly came from not far behind them. “Cameron, no wonder you rushed in so eagerly. Turns out you’re here to mooch off the buffet! “As expected, a useless person like you is always useless, even when given the opportunity!”