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    After polishing off his slice of cake, Connor nced at the time and stood up.


    “It’s gettingte. I should get some rest and head home.”


    “Are you sure you’re sober enough?” Cam asked, concerned. “Let me drive you.”


    Connor chuckled softly. “I’m much better now


    A sly twinkle appeared in bis eye. “If you drive me, I’d worry about you walking home ale at


    night. Wouldn’t that just bring us back to square one?”


    Cam nodded in agreement. “Alright, just be safe, and text me when you get home.”


    “Please pack the cake for me,” Connor suddenly said.


    Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    Cam looked at him, puzzled. “Why do you want to take it with you?”


    “It’s my birthday cake, so of course, I want to take it home,” Connor exined,


    “But you don’t even like sweets,”


    “Who said that? I think it’s delicious,” Connor replied earnestly.


    Cam couldn’t help butugh. “Okay, I’ll pack it up for you.”


    She ced the cake into a box and handed it to him. “Sir, good night.”


    “Good night” Connor said, his eyes softening.


    After Connor left, Cam began tidying up the table. Her face lit up with a sweet smile.


    It wasn’t long before she received a message from Connor confirming he had gotten home safely.


    “Those long legs do make a difference. He got home much faster than I would have,” Cam


    thought to herself.


    After washing up. Cam’s mind was buzzing as shey in bed, tossing and turning. She recalled


    how she had sneakily kissed Connor. Her heartbeat quickened, and she shyly buried her face in her


    pillow.


    As the night deepened, she had no idea when she would calm down enough to fall asleep.


    The next day, Cam was busy with work and almost didn’t notice it was nearly time to leave. She


    rubbed her neck tiredly.


    A call came from an unfamiliar number. “Cam, it’sme, Rita, I’m back in the country!” Rita’s voice


    came excitedly through the phone. Cam paused, remembering their ns to go shopping before


    Rita left for abroad.


    “I got your number from Connor. I’m actually downstairs at your office right now!” Rita’s voice was


    filled with anticipation and excitement. “Come down when you’re off work, let’s go shopping


    Cam hesitated, “But Mr. Connor hasn’t left work yet. I might need to wait a bit.”


    Rita seemed unconcemed. “No worries, I’ve already talked to him. Juste down when you’re


    done.”


    Cam couldn’t really refuse anymore. “Okay, see you in a bit.”


    Cam knocked and entered Connor’s office. “Mr. Connor Rita’s here for me…”


    “Mhm,” Connor responded. “You can go ahead and leave.”


    “Alright, Cam said before departing.


    Back at Cam’s desk, her phone vibrated again. It was a call from Erica.


    “Cami, I have some super exciting news!” Erica’s voice carried a hint of mystery.


    “What is it?” Cam asked curiously while packing up her things to leave.


    “You’ve always been a huge fan of Haylie, right?” Erica chuckled, then continued, “She’s having a


    wee–back party the day after tomorrow, and the magazine gave me an invite!”


    Hearing this, Cam nearly jumped with excitement. “Really? Can e?”


    “Why do you think I’m calling you?” Epicaughed proudly.


    Realization dawned on Cam. She shouted excitedly. “Ah! Er, you’re the best! I love you so


    much!”