Connor's eyes were dark, his gaze lingering on the cigarette in his hand.

Alan watched him, silent.

Connor took a lighter, lit the cigarette, and took a drag.

"Avoid this kind of situation in the future. I don't want similar issues affecting the normal operations of the company," he said, his voice slightly hoarse. "Understood," Alan nodded.

Despite the trending topic being pulled from the charts, the buzz about Haylie and Conner continued to ferment on social media.

Haylie still hadn't received a follow-back from Connor.

As closing time neared, Connor emerged from the conference room, looking exhausted.

Camila, sitting at her desk, felt his gaze.

She looked up, meeting his eyes.

Those eyes seemed to harbor a touch of melancholy.

for 6:30. I'll be dining with Parker and the others," Connor's voice was low and slightly raspy.

walked a few steps, his hand in his pocket, then turned back to look at her, "You are coming,

Camila was stunned.

was usually Alan who entertained clients like Parker

for a few

returned to

restaurant, Camila texted Connor

looked towards the conference room,

sufficed. Why did

later, the conference

the elevator, Alan

behind them,

the button

at her but said

arrived at

and Alan

pulled out a pack of cigarettes, offering one to

eyes glancing at Camila,

then his hand gently covered Parker's pack, "Let's

paused, then chuckled awkwardly, "Right,

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