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.

a table at the Royal Bistro for 6:30. I'll be dining with Parker and the others," Connor's voice was low and

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

Camila was stunned.

usually Alan who entertained clients like Parker from the brokerage firm. Connor rarely

for a few

returned to the

the restaurant, Camila

the conference room,

did he personally

later, the conference room

the elevator, Alan gesturing for Camila

them, entering the

pressed the button and moved

at her but said

at the

Camila and Alan were

pulled out a pack of cigarettes, offering one to Connor. "Mr. Connor, care

frowned slightly, his eyes glancing

his hand gently covered Parker's pack, "Let's not

then chuckled awkwardly, "Right, we're

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