Logan watched Connor and Camila interact from the sidelines, detecting a subtle atmosphere between them-both flirtatious and distant.

"What's going on with you two?" he asked curiously.

"Nothing," Connor shook his head. "She's been acting strange all day." He couldn't figure out why she was behaving unusually.

Logan sighed, unable to stand Connor's obtuseness any longer. "Have you ever considered that your feelings for her might go beyond just caring as a boss?" he suggested. Connor paused, then denied it, "No, I'm just concerned about her well-being as my employee."

"You're so stubborn you know," Logan said, shaking his head in frustration.

Connor gave him a sideways glance.

Logan looked back at him with a shake of his head. "Think it over tonight."

After saying this, he glanced at his watch and stood up. "My work here is done. I'm off."

Connor nodded.

***

composing herself in the restroom, Camila

of his office and noticed the necklace he

professional smile. "Thank you for your recognition and encouragement, Mr. Connor. I will always keep it in mind and strive to

suppressed a smile, nodded, and then asked, "Is everything

the schedule to

was attending the opening, and Connor wasn't keen on

attend.

from

"Alright," Camila nodded.

nodded, "It's time to pack up

me up,"

'Not

help asking, "Did

expression stiffened for a few seconds, and then she forced a smile. "Why would

just feel you've been a bit off today. You're suddenly... more formal with me?" Connor struggled to find

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