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    Howard quickly adjusted his mood and extended his hand with a smile. “Wee”


    Connor shook his hand politely. “Mr. Howard.”


    Howard and his assistant took Connor and his team to inspect the newly renovated gship store. It


    was located in the most prominent part of the mali and surrounded by numerous international trendy


    brands.


    After the inspection, the group headed to the reception.


    “Actually, Passos Corporation’s malls are located in even better spots. Why choose mine?” Howard


    asked curiously, smiling. “It’s a waste not to use one’s own resources.”


    Connor smiled faintly. He didn’t answer directly, but instead posed a question, “Mr. Howard, why do


    you think we chose this ce?”


    “Our mall is right in the city center, attracting a high footfall and strong consumer spending power,


    which can bring more business opportunities and customers your way,” Howard replied with a smile.


    “Although Passos Corporation’s malls are well–located, we are looking for a broader market and a


    younger demographic,” Connor exined.


    Howard nodded in agreement. “Howe Cam didn’te today?” he asked.


    “She had other workmitments,” Connor replied, his expression unreadable.


    Howard tilted his head and asked, “Does she really have a boyfriend?”


    Connor slightly narrowed his eyes, his tonezy, “Probably.”


    “Probably?” Howard frowned, “You said she did before, and now it’s probably?”


    “Her colleagues in the secretarial pool saw her on a date a few days ago,” Connor responded in a


    deep voice.


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    Howard looked disappointed upon hearing this news and sighed. At that moment, their conversation


    seemed distant, as if each was lost in his own thoughts.


    “As long as she’s not married, I have a chance,” Howard stated boldly.


    Connor paused, his hand holding the mug, and looked up. After a moment of silence, he took out a


    cigarette pack and lit one.


    “I know you’re her boss, but you can’t interfere with her freedom to date,” Howard said with a


    chuckle.


    “I really like Cam,” Howard admitted openly. “From the first time I met her, I knew she was the one


    for me. I don’t want to miss this opportunity, so as long as she’s not married, I’ll keep pursuing her.”


    Connor tapped his cigarette ash into the ashtray. “Matters of the heart flow naturally, like water. You


    can’t force them.”


    He slightly lifted his gaze towards the window. Then, he nced at his watch and said to n,


    “Have the car ready.” His tone carried an undeniable authority.


    “Right away,” n responded quickly..


    “Leaving already?” Howard asked, puzzled.


    “There’s more to attend to at thepany. I’ll visit another time,” Connor replied casually.


    ***


    Cam printed out the documents sent from the branch office and ced them in Connor’s office.


    Connor’s office was cleaned after work hours, so Cam neatly arranged the documents on his


    desk, noticing a few cigarette butts in the ashtray. She stared at them for a few seconds, then


    wrapped the cigarette butts in a tissue and tossed them in the trash.


    Previously there were only asionally one or two butts, but recently, for some reason, Connor


    seemed to be smoking more frequently, though he rarely smoked in front of her.


    After finishing up, she left the office, softly closing the door behind her.