Camila's face relaxed when she heard the price, letting out a sigh of relief. She brightened up, a playful grin spreading across her face.

"Phew, I was so worried! If that bracelet had cost thousands, I'd be too scared to wear it. I'd be heartbroken if I scratched it."

Connor watched her mischievous expression and couldn't resist giving her nose a gentle pinch, chuckling. "Silly girl, it's just jewelry. Nothing is worth more than you." Camila nodded, her face glowing with a sweet smile.

Connor gazed at her for a few moments. "Can I get a hug?" he asked, arms open wide, playfully whining, "I need to recharge."

Camila laughed, shaking her head.

Connor raised an eyebrow, stretched out his arms, and pulled her into a warm embrace, lowering his head to softly kiss her neck. Camila felt a tingling sensation shoot through her body. She pushed lightly against Connor, surprised, her cheeks turning pink.

"Connor!"

He didn't stop, leaving a visible mark on her neck before he finally pulled away, looking satisfied.

him, slightly annoyed. "What are

a triumphant smile spreading across his face. He found her slightly

and headed to the bathroom. In front of the mirror, she saw the mark on her neck left by Connor. She felt a mix of annoyance and a strange sweetness. When Camila came out of the bathroom, Connor was leaning

to scold him but sighed instead. Connor

her nose. "I'm heading

the lounge

her neck with her hand, and returned to her desk. Without concealer to hide the mark, she wrapped a scarf around

Lunchtime flew by.

her scarf while typing at her keyboard, a colleague from finance walked over with some

office is pretty warm with the heating on. Why

touched the scarf, smiling awkwardly. "Really? I just feel

bit run-down; you need to take care of yourself," the colleague said, concern in his eyes. "I have a great recipe for a nourishing dish. I'll bring it next week

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