Chapter 217 What was the relationship between this guy and Laura? Could he be… Laura’s lover? People speculated. Impossible! They quickly dismissed this absurd idea. Laura wasn’t someone who would have an affair with an unknown guy. Besides, she is known for being cold and unfeeling. But if that’s not the reason, why would Laura favor him so much? Suspicion lingered in their minds. 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’s how it was! The crowd suddenly understood. They knew it, Laura wouldn’t… This guy was fortunate. He actually got along well with the Jones family, and so Laura protected him like this! “Everyone, due to some personal reasons, the event today may have to end early,” Laura announced. ” But rest assured, I won’t let you all come here for nothing. “To show our appreciation, everyone who came to the event will receive a generous gift prepared by my family seven days from now. “I hope we can meet again in Leving.” “Thank you, Ms. Jones!” Everyone bowed in gratitude. Their excitement was evident. They were all looking forward to receiving a generous gift from the Jones family. This event was worth it! One by one, the crowd began to leave. Before long, only Cameron, Dakota, and Lena remained. Laura didn’t leave either. This was her last meeting with Cameron, and she had some words she wanted to say to Cameron alone. “Dakota, Colonel Bailey, please wait here for a moment. I’ll go talk to Ms. Jones,” Cameron said Chapter 217 before walking to Laura. He knew that today marked their final farewell. “Ms. Jones.” Cameron approached Laura, his emotions slightly fluctuating. “Cameron.” Laura looked at him calmly but felt a storm of emotions underneath. 2/3 After today, they wouldn’t see each other again, and she would marry Alan at the Emperor Hotel in Leving in just over half a month. “Ms. Jones, um…” Cameron looked at Laura, who was standing so close. He felt a bit hesitant to speak up. “Cameron, just ask whatever you want,” Laura said, trying to control her emotions. “Ms. Jones, um… I heard from the nurse that day that after you brought me to the hospital, you didn’t leave immediately. Instead… you went downstairs alone. Do you… have any reasons for that?” Cameron finally managed to ask, feeling somewhat embarrassed. “You knew about that?” Laura’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t expected others to witness that moment. “Yes.” Cameron nodded, his gaze incredibly earnest. “So, could you tell me the reason?” Laura hesitated. However, she didn’t want to leave behind any misunderstandings like they had seven years ago, especially since this would be their last meeting. “Well, at that time, I…” Lia was about to respond to Cameron. Whoosh! At that moment, from the direction of the banquet hall entrance, a surge of powerful energy suddenly erupted. Beneath that energy stood a black figure. The figure moved with incredible speed, appearing in front of Cameron in the blink of an eye, catching Laura off guard. Then, a fierce gust of wind, accompanied by the faint sound of compressed air, aimed straight for Cameron’s temple. Cameron remained expressionless, striking back with a punch. Boom! Their fists collided, and the turbulent wind dispersed in the air. The assailant, who had attempted the sneak attack, staggered back a few steps then looked up at Cameron with a smirk. Chapter 217 3/3 “Kid, not bad. You actually managed to take my punch head–on. But I only used 30% of my strength.” “Are you dumb?” Anger simmered in Cameron’s dark eyes as he stared at the assailant before him. If he hadn’t been significantly stronger than the other party, that sneak attack just now could have cost him his life. As the commotion settled, Laura also recognized the assailant’s face. It was Phoenix, the vice commander of the Jones family’s guards. Immediately, a deep sense of anger tinted her tone. “Phoenix, who sent you?” “It was me, Laura.” A cold, arrogant voice rang out. A man with tanned skin who was dressed in a black shirt slowly walked toward the banquet hall entrance. His face had a level of arrogance and confidence not typically seen in people his age. Laura’s expression noticeably shifted. “Alan?”