A One Night Stand With My Boss

"I have my own business, and Passos Corporation was Grandpa's."

Annabelle chuckled lightly, "Do you really think that if your other two uncles had taken over Passos Corporation, your little company would still have a chance?"

Connor was silent for a moment. That was the truth.

Annabelle smiled and said, "What I want is to have a closer relationship with you. We can start as friends, get to know each other, and see if there's a chance for something more intimate." Connor shook his head with a smile, "Sorry, I can't give you what you want."

Despite the tempting offer Annabelle had made, he had his own principles and boundaries; he wasn't willing to sacrifice his emotions for the sake of benefits.

Upon hearing Connor's response, Annabelle's expression slightly soured, but she quickly regained her composure, maintaining her smile, "Connor, you really don't know what's good for you."

Connor ignored Annabelle's sarcasm, glanced at her and said, "Ms. Annabelle, it's getting late. We should head back."

Annabelle scoffed, "You'll regret this."

reply, just offered a slight smile, "Let's go. Mr. Jordan will be worried if we don't return

remained silent, although her

of the garden. After hesitating for

mutual distance, walking in silence, and soon arrived at the front door of the main house. Connor stopped, "Ms. Annabelle, I

skirt, smiling

main house, Connor returned to

chatting with Peter. Seeing

so soon, was the

shrugged and pulled out a chair to

raised an eyebrow, "Miss Mullins is smart, beautiful, has the looks, the talent, and the family background. So many people