C61 Normal Never Last Long

At the Chambers household, Chris barely even closed the door properly before speaking. “Mom… Dad… I met someone today.”

His father, Professor David Chambers, looked up from his book slowly. “A someone?” he asked.

Chris sighed, already irritated at how the day was turning into a bigger story than he wanted. “Yes. A girl. New intern. Her name is Alicia. She is so annoying”

Valeria Chambers raised an eyebrow. “And?” Chris immediately waved his hand. “And nothing. That’s the problem. It started simple… but now it’s becoming complicated.”

His father leaned back. “Explain properly.” Chris rubbed his neck. “She just… inserted herself into lunch with me and Mike. Said we owed her. And now somehow people are already talking in the company.”

Valeria frowned slightly. “Talking how?” Chris exhaled. “Rumors. Photos. Mike being linked to her. It’s stupid. He didn’t even do anything.”

Professor Chambers stayed quiet for a moment before speaking calmly. “And Mike?” Chris’s expression softened slightly. “He’s acting like Mike. Quiet. Observing. But I can tell it’s affecting him.”

He paused, then added more seriously. “And Ben is definitely involved.” That made the room go silent for a moment. Chris clicked his tongue. “Honestly… we were just trying to have a normal lunch.”

Valeria shook her head. “Normal never lasts long with that boy’s life.” Chris gave a short laugh, but it wasn’t amused. “Exactly.”

Chris then told them everything that happened. Valeria looked serious “ This Ben is getting far more out of hand, why would he send someone to photograph them?”