A One Night Stand With My Boss

Chapter 36

“I just feel like you never really saw me as part of the family…” Claire said with a sad smile. “Let’s go, Camila.”

The birthday party ended on a sour note. Sitting in the car, Claire appeared distant and lost in thought.

“Mom, you still have me. I’ll be with you for life,” Camila said, wrapping her arms around her mother’s shoulders. Claire leaned into Camila’s embrace, with tears trickling down her cheeks.

Camila quickly pulled out her phone and typed a message to Drew. [Drew, I’m giving you two options here. First, pull out the $2 million you invested in your company ahead of schedule. Even if you have to pay a penalty for early withdrawal, you have to do it. And we can pretend none of this ever happened.

If your grandmother and parents refuse to withdraw, don’t blame me for choosing option two. Mom originally paid $700,000 for that

house and we have the bank statements to prove it. I will take legal steps to reclaim what belongs to my mom.]

Drew quickly responded. [Camila, you’re putting me in a tough spot. Withdrawing early will cost a lot, and the house is mortgaged so there’s a monthly loan repayment.]

this money, and we’re still renting. Who’s putting whom in a tough spot? As a daughter, my mom’s already done enough!]

mom and dad. Wait for my message.]

that if a donor’s legal rights were violated, the donation could be revoked. She hoped everything would resolve smoothly without having to go to

now middle–aged. Her features were still delicate but her skin had lost the

many hardships. Now, Camila

out at the diner, warmly greeting the handful

laden with items, stood at the

away by a wave. She thought she was going to die. Claire happened to be passing by and without hesitation, jumped

gifts, which Claire declined. Eventually, they asked her

hands with a clean cloth. “What are you doing carrying so much stuff