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.

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

a few steps, his hand in his pocket, then turned back

Camila was stunned.

was usually Alan who entertained clients like Parker

watched Connor for a

to the conference

Camila texted

looked towards the conference room,

would have sufficed. Why did he personally come

minutes later, the conference room door

toward the elevator, Alan gesturing

them, entering

pressed the

at her but said

arrived at the

Camila and Alan

offering one to Connor.

frowned slightly, his eyes glancing

gaze lingered on Camila briefly, then his hand gently covered Parker's pack, "Let's

paused, then chuckled

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