Chapter 45 1/2 “I’m sorry, Cameron. It’s all my fault that you got involved in this mess,” Dakota said as they exited. the Star Sea Karaoke building. Her lips were tightly pressed together, and she looked guilty. If Cameron hadn’t come to help her, he wouldn’t be caught up in this situation. “Why are you apologizing to me? It’s not your fault,” Cameron said with a gentle smile. “This whole thing was orchestrated by Madison. You were just a victim.” “I never expected Madison to do something like this,” Dakota said with a hint of sadness in her eyes. Before this incident, she had always believed that her friendship with Madison was unbreakable. She never thought that it was actually so fragile. “Yeah,” Cameron said, his eyes narrowing as a deep, cold glint flashed across them. He couldn’t believe that Madison would go to such lengths, even conspiring with Caspian, just to ruin Dakota’s innocence. “Do you hate her?” Cameron asked in a soft voice. Dakota hesitated for a moment, wanting to say something, but ultimately only managed a weak smile. She couldn’t deny that she felt angry at Madison for what she had done to her and how she had been willing to believe the worst about her. However, more than hatred, there was a profound sense of disbelief and hurt. “Then, let’s go back and hold her accountable for everything,” Cameron said without hesitation. “No, please don’t go, Cameron,” Dakota quickly protested. She didn’t want Cameron to take any more risks for her. has han “Given what has happened, I doubt there will be any further contact between Madison and me. But, even though you helped me, everyone ended up misunderstanding you. And the situation has now turned out like this…” She felt deep remorse. She didn’t know why, but seeing him being misunderstood and insulted by Madison and her friends was even more painful to her than being misunderstood herself. “Well, there’s someone here who believes in me,” Cameron said with a smile. Dakota was taken aback. After she realized what he meant, she blushed and lowered her head. “I was trying to be serious.” “Me too!” Cameron chuckled. Then, he spoke seriously, “To be honest, I don’t care how they see me. As long as the people around me believe in me, that’s enough.” Dakota was momentarily stunned. Her heart fluttered as she wondered if Mr. Morgan saw her as more than just an ordinary friend. Chapter 45 Thinking that Dakota might still be concerned about the misunderstanding, Cameron continued Besides, we’re going to Caesar Hotel tomorrow for the banquet. When Timothy arrives, any misunderstandings will naturally be cleared up “What?” Madison was surprised. “Are we really going there tomorrow?” They had just fallen out with Madison, so she thought it wouldn’t be a good idea to go “Of course,” Cameron replied seriously. “Tomorrow’s banquet was only arranged because Timothy wanted to make amends. If we don’t go, the banquet won’t happen.” “What?” Madison was even more bewildered. She looked at Cameron with deep astonishment in her eyes. “Cameron, what is your relationship with Mr. Dashner?” 1 to such lengths just for her sake. Remembering that Cameron had called Timothy “Motities” earlier, she was even more curious about their relationship. She knew her own worth and knew that Timothy wouldn’t po “We had only met once before this,” Cameron replied, not hiding anything. He and Timothy had indeed only met once, back on the battlefield in the Midlands ten years ago. “Just once? Then, why is he…” Dakota was too surprised to think clearly. “What if I told you that I had dealt with Timothy before and that he’s scared of me now? Would you believe that?” Cameron asked. “You dealt with him?” Dakota asked, astonished. “Yes, back when Timothy was still a small–time gangster,” Cameron said before letting out a breath. Did this answer disappoint you?” “Of course not!” Dakota vigorously shook her head. In her eyes, Cameron was the most outstanding person. “Thank you,” Cameron replied with a gentle smile in his eyes. “Let’s go back now.” Cameron chose not to tell Dakota the whole truth about their encounter in the Midlands ten years ago. He didn’t want her to bear the burden of that knowledge, and he didn’t want her to see him as a ruthless warlord. All he wanted was to accompany her and protect her quietly. He looked up at the sky and asked softly, “By the way, are you really uninterested in settling the score with Madison? You don’t need to worry about me offending anyone. Are you sure about this?” “I don’t want to,” Dakota shook her head. “Why not?” “I won’t tell you…”