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.

***

restroom, Camila

out of his office and noticed the necklace he had given her around her pale

smile. "Thank you for your recognition and encouragement, Mr. Connor. I will always keep it in mind and strive to do my best," she said,

then asked, "Is everything

sent the schedule to

the opening, and Connor wasn't keen on them meeting,

was supposed to attend. "I'll go with your arrangement, Mr.

ahead, we'll leave from my place on

"Alright," Camila nodded.

nodded, "It's time to pack

is picking me up," Camila

'Not Erica

silent for a moment, then couldn't help asking,

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

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

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