Camila smiled gently, nodding her agreement, "Okay."

Outside in the tree-lined streets of the neighborhood, the avenue was deserted, leaving only them to walk slowly along the path.

The streetlights elongated their shadows, as if to blend them into the silent hues of the night.

In November's Fairmount, the night air was already cool. The breeze rustled through the leaves with a whispering sound.

Connor slipped off his suit jacket and draped it gently over Camila's shoulders.

"It's a bit chilly tonight. Don't catch a cold," Connor said softly.

"Mhm." Camila tightened the jacket around her, instantly enveloped by Connor's warm scent.

Connor spoke up, "Truthfully, I'm quite a dull person. My biggest hobby used to be racing."

"Racing?" Camila asked, surprised. She never imagined that this composed and reserved CEO before her could have such a fervent passion.

Connor nodded. "Yeah, motorcycles," he said with a smile, adding, "Unexpected, right?"

Camila nodded. "I've never seen you ride a motorcycle."

and never rode again," Connor

a smile, "That's all in the past

accident, but as the words reached her lips, she hesitated. She

notice Camila's hesitation and conflict. He smiled lightly, breezily saying, "I was in the hospital for

a surge

in the hospital was no

Connor's voice was close to her ear. "Feeling sorry for me?" He leaned in,

now," he said, wrapping an arm

and

the warm atmosphere between them. Camila blinked,

near home, alright..." she

name "Craig," a flicker of alertness

come up. That man seemed to have been around the night

and no one could take

hung up the

h d with a

who is he?"

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