Haylie froze. "Connor, what do you mean by that? How have I used you?" Her lips twitched slightly.

Connor glanced at her coldly, smiled, and said, "Everything that happened yesterday was a play you directed yourself, using me to create a media frenzy and divert public attention."

He scoffed, glancing at her ankle. "I'll compensate you financially for your injury. Whether you choose to study abroad or continue in the entertainment industry, it's none of my business." Haylie's face turned pale. She hadn't expected Connor to expose her true intentions so bluntly.

"Connor, I admit I had my own motives." Her voice trembled slightly.

"But what could I do... Everyone was against me, and the only person I could turn to was you..." Haylie's smile was bitter.

There was a knock at the door, and Camila walked in carrying coffee. She noticed the tense atmosphere in the lounge, quietly set down the coffee, and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute," Connor called out to her.

Camila stopped in her tracks.

"Order some takeout for Ms. Haylie," Connor said sternly.

left, gently closing the door behind

that, he no longer looked at Haylie and took a

indifferent demeanor and gritted her teeth. She knew Connor was setting

didn't order

She glanced at Camila, a

walked out of the lounge. She carried the lunch to Connor's office, "Mr. Connor, lunch is ready. I've also delivered Ms. Haylie's to

calm and detached, as if reporting a

soft. "Bring your lunch in here.

Connor, I asked Alan for some time off. I have personal matters to attend to,"

going on?" A flicker of

but I have my laptop with me.

express it. "You can

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