A One Night Stand With My Boss

Connor sank into the couch, the lingering chill from his shower making him sneeze.

Hearing the sound, Camila immediately set aside what she was doing. "Here, take this medicine," she said, grabbing a throw blanket and gently draping it over Connor's shoulders. She frowned slightly, giving him a reproachful look. "You had an umbrella, but you thought standing in the rain was cool, huh?"

Wrapped in the blanket, Connor shook his head, looking pitiful. "I wasn't trying to be cool. I just... I didn't know what to do. I was scared you wouldn't want me anymore." Camila glared at him, both annoyed and concerned. "If I hadn't seen you from the window, were you planning to stay out there until morning?"

Connor nodded.

"Are you crazy?" Camila said, her voice a mix of affection and frustration.

Connor took her hand and gently pulled her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her and resting his head on her shoulder, his voice filled with self-deprecation. "I think my brain stopped working. I can't even believe I did that."

Connor truly loved her, which was why he had made such a foolish gesture. In that moment, all the

Camila said,

held her even tighter. "My dad's real name is Austin, and he's

puzzled. "I remember Ray... Mr. Passos, only has three acknowledged children. That's why I never thought you were his direct grandson." Connor smiled, a complex emotion flickering in

paused, reminiscing about the past, then slowly recounted the older

people in your circle know about your existence?"

nor shares in the corporation, so very few media outlets

Connor and his father living almost invisibly within this vast family. Without power, without status, and even without the respect they deserved. That's why he chose to start his own business, to earn the respect and recognition earn

chuckled lightly. "Do you think

Camila, slightly startled, nodded.

the only one among the grandchildren who has shares." He smiled wryly. "That's why my cousins see me as a thorn in their side. The corporation recently acquired two companies, and Grandpa wants me to take a position