Chapter 80

Carrica stood behind him, stealing glance at his tall wheatg

tore Marizes the company’s

with respect then turned to

a mod and a smile, positioning herself on the other side of

It seemed that at some point Mi Connor’s usual wesistant, Alan, was no longer accompanying him.

The elevator reached the ground floor

Goodbye Mr Connor, goodbye, Carnita

Bye Manssa Camila replied with a slight smile.

They reached the basement where the driver was absent. Connor started the car himself, and Camila got into the passenger seat, bucking up her seatbelt

two of them went to a renowned bistro known for its great ambiance and delicious food.

their meal, they exchanged a look. Im going to step out for a smoke,

hadn’t brought his cigarettes.

somewhat weary as

the brand of cigarettes Connor, usually smoked, along with

since that time they couldn’t find his brand at the convenience store, Camila had kept a spare pack

moment, surprised, then took the cigarettes and lighter

between his fingers. His collar was slightly open, one hand in his pocket, his brow carrying a

the morning the previous night and had barely slept more than an hour. Severely sleep deprived, he

drag of the cigarette and slowly exhaled, the smoke

watching him through the glass door. The ember of the cigarette flickered in the darkness, stark against his quietude

around, cigarette clamped in his mouth, and caught her eye. In that moment of eye contact, Camila’s

water served the food, Camila kept her head down

finished dinner

driving when he received a call that seemed lengthy, “Alright, I’m on my way.”

you tired? Do you need to go back and rest?” he asked Camila.

must be work–related,

a European–style mansion surrounded by luxury cars. The two

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