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    Cam replied and poured coffee for Craig and John.


    John has only been with ourpany for two years, but he’s diligent and even the leadership


    praises him.” Craig’s face lit up with approval as he added, “Not only is he capable at work, but he


    also handles himself well socially. He’s really a rising star in our department.”


    John smiled shyly.


    ire listened intently, nooding asionally, clearly impressed with John.


    Erica whispered to Cam, “Looks like she is quite pleased, what do you think? Besides Mr.


    Connor, does anyone even catch your eye?”


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    Cam nced at Erica and waned softly, “Don’t talk nonsense in front of my mom.”


    Erica grinned cheekily and said to ire, “ire, seems like John has a bright future ahead.”


    ire nodded in satisfaction. Cam could only smile awkwardly and pinched Erica on the back


    sneakily.


    “Yes, and John also has an impressive education. He’s a graduate from a prestigious university,”


    Craig added.


    Erica sat beside them, grinning and teasing Craig, “Dude, you’re still single yourself, yet you’re so


    enthusiastic about your colleague.”


    ire pped her thigh, shifting her focus to Erica. “Erica dear, do you have a boyfriend yet?”


    “She doesn’t,” Cam replied with augh.


    Erica looked shocked.


    Cam found the situation amusing and thought, “Let’s see some sparks fly.”


    Erica gave Cam a pleading look: I messed up, save me.


    Cam chuckled, interrupting her mother’s inquiry and pulling her towards the kitchen, “Mom, the


    soup’s boiling over.”


    ire clicked her tongue. “I was in the middle of talking, how rude. Well, let’s taste if the soup


    needs more vor.”


    “Mom, please stop ying matchmaker,” Camughed, serving a small bowl of soup.


    Cam carefully blew on the hot soup before handing it to ire.


    “John seems nice,” ire said, taking the soup but examining Cam instead. “Honey, tell mom


    honestly, do you already have someone you like?”


    Cam was taken aback, not expecting her mother to ask that. She quickly denied, “No, mom, what


    made you think that?”


    “Don’t hide it from me. I can tell when you’re troubled.”


    There’s really no one,” Cam insisted.


    Then why are you reluctant to meet someone I introduce?” ire pressed.


    “I’m focusing on my career right now. I’m not thinking about that yet,” Cam replied.


    “Alright, I won’t push you for now,” ire sighed. “I just worry about our family. I fear the day I’m


    gone, you’ll be alone.”


    Cam frowned, “Mom, you’re healthy, and I promise, when the right onees, I’ll get married.”


    ire nodded and tasted the soup, “Seems a bit nd,” she added a pinch of salt.


    At the Passos Estate.


    The Passos family took their traditions seriously, especially on Thanksgiving, when all family


    members were expected to gather and celebrate together.


    During dinner, Connor, along with Peter and Emily, entered the main house to dine with the elders.


    At that moment, Ray, Carson, Hugh, and Jordan were casually chatting over tea.


    Grandpa, Uncle Carson, Uncle Hugh, Mr Jordan, good evening,” Connor greeted them respectfully.


    Jordan looked pleased with Connor, “I watched your press conference the other day, very


    impressive. You have a lot of your grandfather’s spirit he said, then wayed to a girl nearby.