The salesperson eagerly introduced the cufflinks to her, explaining that they were crafted from platinum and sapphire, each pair meticulously hand-carved to be one-of-a-kind. The more Camila looked at them, the more she felt they were perfect for Connor. She bit her lip, making up her mind to buy them.

She carefully picked out a beautiful gift box and gently placed the cufflinks inside.

After paying, Camila felt a mix of satisfaction and a bit of financial guilt.

The shopping trip for gifts for her mother and Connor had set her back quite a bit, but it was worth it for the most important people in her life.

***

As the workday drew to a close, Camila knocked on Connor's office door.

"I need to go home for a bit."

Connor, hearing this, immediately looked worried. He quickly stood up and walked over to her.

"Home? Which home?"

"To my mom's," Camila replied softly.

he urgently asked, "Why? How long will you be gone? When

was fueled by the fear that Camila might be trying to

anxious expression, Camila reassured him gently, "I should be

she would return that evening, Connor visibly

drive

a smile. "No need, you have a meeting tonight. Erica will pick

then I'll come get you after my

Camila nodded slightly.

home that evening and had agreed to let him

building, she called Camila, who quickly gathered her things

couldn't wait to ask, "Why didn't Mr. Connor come with you? Did you guys have a fight?" Her tone

then recounted the recent

actually the grandson of the prominent billionaire Ray that she nearly lost control of the car. She turned the wheel and pulled over. "What!

shook her head in resignation,

just unbelievable!" Erica was

rational. "His parents really like you, but...the most important

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