Chapter 20

In the car.

The driver glanced at Camila in the passenger seat and said, “I didn’t realize you lived so far away. It takes an hour by car. You must have to wake up quite early?”

Connor, who had been reviewing documents, perked up his ears.

“It’s alright. Mr. Connor is considerate and reimburses us for our taxi fares.” Camila looked up at the rearview mirror and deliberately raised her voice slightly, knowing it never hurt to sing the boss’ praises. A happy boss meant easier days for her.

“That’s true. Our company’s benefits are among the best in the industry,” the driver nodded repeatedly

Throughout the ride, they kept praising the boss and the company. Connor, head down, couldn’t help but smile.

At nine o’clock sharp, Camila sent yesterday’s meeting notes to Connor’s email.

notification, and

meeting notes from Camila. She had gone home so late last night, yet she

through the details, his expression softened. True to her reputation as an efficient assistant, having only joined the headquarters a few days ago, she managed to summarize last night’s meeting so concisely and correctly that even the technical jargon was spot on. Clearly, she had put in

busy that she barely

was tight, and the tasks were heavy. Besides the

attending meetings all morning. After delivering lunch to Connor, she was so exhausted

nibbled on a few cookies but was too sleepy

up and, through the glass, saw Camila’s desk appeared empty. He took his finished lunchbox out of

he approached, he realized she was asleep. Camila slept peacefully, her breathing shallow, her skin contrasting with her long,

from his reverie. Camila’s brow slightly furrowed. The

smoothed out, and she slept

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