Chapter 271

"So, what's the deal?" Cameron stopped in his tracks and looked at Tara. He knew she was hiding something from him. "Kelvin has been bugging me to be his girlfriend. I've rejected him overtly and covertly, but he just won't let go. He organized this party specifically for me, so..." Tara explained. "So you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend to help you get rid of him?" Cameron asked. "Yeah." Tara nodded. "Why don't you just refuse to go then?" Cameron suggested. "I wish I could, but Kelvin has made it clear that the party is specifically for me and has invited me multiple times. If I don't go, it's like I'm disrespecting him. "You know of the Zimmer family's influence in the capital. I'm just a weak and powerless woman, while Kelvin is arrogant and overbearing," Tara explained, looking worried. "I'm afraid my family will be affected because of me." "I see." Cameron nodded, smiling as he said, "Dr. Smith, you could have told me this earlier." "I was afraid you woul