A One Night Stand With My Boss

**Conference Room**

The execs trickled into the room, trading anxious glances that mirrored their shared unease. Yesterday's meeting had cast a long shadow; Connor's expression had been so stormy that his cold gaze seemed to leave invisible scars on everyone present. The tension still lingered, making it hard for them to sit still.

"Today's meeting is about the company going public. Maybe Mr. Connor's mood will be better?" one executive ventured, trying to lighten the atmosphere as he nervously adjusted his water glass. Bryan chuckled, "Hard to say. Last month, sales doubled, and he still looked like he'd sucked on a lemon."

"Man, only you would dare say that about Mr. Connor," another executive replied, shaking his head with a wry smile. They all knew Bryan's longstanding friendship with Connor, one of the company's founding members, gave him the leeway to speak so frankly.

Amid their nervous chatter, the conference room door swung open. Connor, Alan, and Camila walked in together. The execs immediately stood up and greeted Connor with respect. To their surprise, Connor's face bore a slight smile, and his demeanor was unexpectedly relaxed.

their initial tension easing somewhat. Connor took his seat at the head of the table, handed his suit jacket to Camila, and adjusted his cufflinks. The delicate, subtly shimmering cufflinks

so low-key; it was unlike him to show off personal items.

spoke up, "Mr. Connor, those are some sharp cufflinks. Where'd you get

and lifted his wrist slightly, "Gift

with murmurs of surprise. Camila's hand twitched, nearly dropping the documents she held. She looked up at Connor's smack

eager are you to spill the

their boss's sudden revelation about having a girlfriend and flaunting her gift

the crucial matter of our company going public in three days," Connor

leave, with Camila following, carrying his suit jacket. As they left, the door to the