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.

brows knitted together as he urgently asked, "Why? How long will you

of questions was fueled by the fear that Camila might be trying to avoid

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

would return that evening, Connor

me drive you,"

shook her head with a smile. "No need, you have a meeting tonight.

moment's thought, Connor said, "Alright, then I'll come get

Camila nodded slightly.

of relief. He knew she would come home that evening and had agreed to let him pick her

she called Camila, who quickly gathered her

car, Erica couldn't wait to ask, "Why didn't Mr.

laughed and shook her head, then recounted the

Connor was actually the grandson of the prominent billionaire Ray that she nearly lost control of the car. She turned the wheel and pulled over. "What! He's Ray's grandson, the major billionaire!" she exclaimed, too

head in resignation, "Yeah,

unbelievable!" Erica

calming down, she became more rational. "His parents really like you,

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