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.

Connor took his seat at the head of the table,

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and lifted his wrist slightly, "Gift

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

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incredulous looks, stunned by their boss's sudden revelation about having a girlfriend

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composed themselves, adopting serious, attentive expressions. The meeting lasted over an hour. Once it to concluded, Connor was the first leave, with