Chapter 39

Camila quietly ate her meal, occasionally sneaking glances at Connor. His features were distinct, as if sculpted by a divine hand–handsome yet composed. He was absorbed in his computer, his long fingers constantly tapping. Indeed, a man focused on his work was truly charming.

She shook her head, chiding herself for her wandering thoughts.

Connor glanced over his laptop and noticed her enjoying her meal, his lips curling into a subtle smile. Soon, Camila had polished off her food and accidentally let out a satisfied burp.

“Finished?” Connor asked.

“Yes, sir. All clear!” Camila replied with a laugh. She pulled out a napkin to wipe her mouth clean and started tidying up the coffee table.

Connor opened his drawer, took out a box of cigarettes, and lit one. A thin trail of smoke lazily rose into the air.

Camila, catching the scent of the smoke, looked up. Their eyes met briefly before both quickly looked away, busying themselves with their tasks.

Frowning slightly, Camila held her breath and briskly wiped the coffee table with a napkin. When Connor noticed her discomfort, he extinguished his cigarette and turned on the air purifier.

a deep breath and picked up the empty lunchbox. “Mr. Connor, I’ve cleaned up. I’ll head out

acknowledgment, continuing to type on his keyboard.

stretched and looked out the window to see dusk approaching. She rubbed her tired eyes and glancing

meeting with the factory

not needed for the meeting minutes?” Camila asked.

busy enough with the performance reports. Paul will

“Alright.

of her if he got a stomach ailment from hunger. She hurried downstairs and ordered a beef and egg sandwich from the

at the office, she knocked

her. He frowned slightly and asked, “Didn’t I tell

front of him. “Mr. Connor, you missed lunch. I

he opened the mealbox. He smiled faintly and said.

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