A One Night Stand With My Boss

Chapter 108

Suddenly, Camila felt a presence almost looming over her. She had just picked up the car keys when she found Connor blocking her way, so she placed the keys on the desk. “Mr. Howard, here are your keys.” After saying this, she turned to fetch the documents Connor needed.

Howard glanced at Camila, then turned to Connor and suggested, “How about dinner tonight? Bring Camila along.”

“I have plans tonight, Connor declined.

I see. Howard sighed in disappointment, “Maybe next time.”

“Sult yourself. I must be going.” Connor turned and walked away, “Camila, come to my office.”

Howard watched Connor’s retreating figure, his expression unreadable.

Camila sensed some tension between Connor and Howard. Had their discussion yesterday not gone well? She nodded slightly to Howard and followed Connor into his office.

Connor sat in his chair, sent a quick text, and then started reviewing the financial reports Camila had brought him, remaining silent for a long while.

Camila tilted her head, staring at him, wondering why he had called her in, only to say nothing. The office was so quiet that only the sound of flipping papers could be heard.

her gaze, Connor looked up. “What is

shook her head, hesitating before asking, “Mr. Connor,

desk and said, “You can leave now.”

puzzled. Was this some kind of joke? She gave a professional smile and

fingers to his temple. He took a cigarette from the pack, twirling it between his fingers until her silhouette had disappeared. Then he lit it and took a deep drag,

desk and noticed the two cups of coffee Howard had brought had vanished. Perhaps Connor’s cold demeanor was why Howard had taken them when he

the couch, drying her hair. Her phone rang–it was her mother. She answered, “Hi,

mom.”

have dinner?”

“Yeah.”

date go yesterday…”

getting a marriage certificate right away.”

a brief silence on the other end before her mother spoke. “Shouldn’t a college professor be more thoughtful? I’ll talk to Mrs. Lyle. You should at least get to know each other for a while.”

want people to think I’m not focused on my work. Let’s wait until I’m more

willing to listen to me