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    “Ah, everyone says they’re busy. Logan is the same. Once you step into the real world, everyone


    has their own things to juggle,” Haylie sighed, walking over to the couch and gently patting the seat


    next to her. “Please, have a seat.”


    Connor did as he was told, unbuttoning his suit jacket before sitting down on the plush sofa.


    “I watched your onlineunch event. It was a big sess. I never imagined that the boy who used


    to love racing cars would transform into a business mogul, Haylie remarked.


    “Thanks. You’ve been quite sessful yourself, winning countless awards in just seven years,”


    Connor said, looking at her


    “I have you to thank for that,” Haylie smiled..


    Connor paused for a moment, then lowered his head slightly and said, “I’m sorry”


    “Seriously, I’m not being sarcastic” Haylie chuckled. “It’s a bit of a pity, but then, who has a perfect


    life?”


    Connor took out a small box, smiling as he said, “A bted engagement gift”


    Haylie gasped with delight as she took it, her eyes sparkling as she opened it “Thank you, it’s


    beautiful,” she said to her assistant. “Help me put it on.”


    Her assistant promptly came over, removed the ne she was wearing, and reced it with the


    new one.


    Haylie took out her phone, switched to selfie mode, and checked out the ne through the


    camera, a small smile ying on her lips. “You really have a good eye.”


    I’m d you like it,” Connor smiled


    “It’s gettingte. I just came to give you this gift. I won’t be attending the banquet, Connor said as he


    stood up.


    “Would youe with me? My fiancé is still abroad checking a project” she looked at Connor


    hopefully.


    Connor buttoned his suit jacket and replied, “It wouldn’t be appropriate.”


    sther ankles. “It doesn’t affect my


    “I have to walk down from the second floorter, and these high heels are quite high” she nced


    ath daily life, but wearing heels for too long still causes some pain”


    She watched Connor and pleaded, “I don’t want my first appearance in months to be me tripping


    and making a fool of myself.”


    Connor looked at her ankle, furrowing his brow slightly, and finally agreed


    The next day.


    Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains onto Cam’s face. She slowly opened her eyes,


    staring nkly at Erica’s silhouette. Propping herself up in bed, she felt a wave of headache wash


    over her. She looked around and realized she was in Erica’s bedroom


    She remembered drinking a lot, but how she got back was a blur.


    The events ofst night came flooding back.


    Haylie and Connor…


    Her heart clenched painfully, and tears involuntarily slid down her cheeks.


    Beep beep beep


    Cam heard the rm on her phone and quickly got up to turn it off.


    “Cami, you’re awake already?” Erica, disturbed by the rm, yawned and sat up.


    With her back to her, Cam quickly wiped her tears and forced a smile before turning around. “Just


    used to waking up early”


    Erica, noticing the tear stains around her eyes, said sympathetically. “It’s still early. Go back to sleep


    for a bit.”


    Cam shook her head. “I need to get to work.”


    Tve already called in sick for you.”


    Cam froze. “Called in sick? For who?? Me? You did?”


    “Mhm,st night, Connor brought you home,” Erica exined


    Cam’s mind buzzed, herplexion turning pale


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    Erica pulled back the covers and reached for her hand, guiding her back to the bed.


    Cam sat on the edge of the bed, thoughts of Connor bringing a sour feeling to her heart. “He…


    “He scolded me for letting you drink! Erica huffed.