Chapter 210


    Connor''s eyes were dark, his gaze lingering on the cigarette in his hand.


    n watched him, silent.


    Connor took a lighter, lit the cigarette, and took a drag.


    "Avoid this kind of situation in the future. I don''t want simr issues affecting the normal operations


    of thepany," he said, his voice slightly hoarse.


    "Understood," n nodded.


    Despite the trending topic being pulled from the charts, the buzz about Haylie and Conner


    continued to ferment on social media.


    Haylie still hadn’t received a follow-back from Connor.


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    As closing time neared, Connor emerged from the conference room, looking exhausted.


    Cam, sitting at her desk, felt his gaze.


    She looked up, meeting his eyes.


    Those eyes seemed to harbor a touch of mncholy.


    "Cam, book a table at the Royal Bistro for 6:30. I’ll be dining with Parker and the others,"


    Connor''s voice was low and slightly raspy.


    Cam nodded, "Okay."


    Connor walked a few steps, his hand in his pocket, then turned back to look at her, "You are


    coming, too."


    Cam was stunned.


    It was usually n who entertained clients like Parker from the brokerage firm. Connor rarely


    attended.


    She watched Connor for a few seconds, then quietly agreed.


    Connor returned to the conference room.


    After booking the restaurant, Cam texted Connor the reservation details.


    She looked towards the conference room, puzzled.


    n was also there. A simple instruction would have sufficed. Why did he personallye out to


    ask her to book the restaurant?


    Ten minutester, the conference room door opened.


    The group headed toward the elevator, n gesturing for Cam to follow.


    She trailed behind them, entering the elevator.


    She then pressed the button and moved aside.


    Connor nced at her but said nothing.


    They arrived at the restaurant,


    While Cam and n were ordering,


    Parker pulled out a pack of cigarettes, offering one to Connor. "Mr. Connor, care for one?"


    Connor frowned slightly, his eyes ncing at Cam, who was ordering.


    His gaze lingered on Cam briefly, then his hand gently covered Parker''s pack, "Let''s not smoke


    during dinner."


    Parker paused, then chuckled awkwardly, "Right, we''re eating."


    Parker felt awkward and set the cigarettes and lighter aside.


    The waiter served soup, cing a bowl in front of each person.


    Cam bowed her head to sip her soup. Strands of hair fell across her cheek, and she brushed her


    nose. She tucked her hair behind her ear.


    Connor, holding a spoon, took a sip of soup, his eyes fixed on her.


    It wasn’t until Parker spoke to him that he looked away.


    "Mr. Connor, I heard Passos Corporation is considering acquiring Voss Tel and Ocean Chips.


    What’s your take?" Parker asked.


    Connor pondered for a moment, setting down his spoon, and looked at Parker.


    "I believe bothpanies hold great potential. Acquiring them would undoubtedly bring new growth


    opportunities and development prospects to Passos Corporation."


    "More importantly, with the continuous advancement of technology and market shifts, acquiring


    thesepanies not only allows Passos Corporation to quickly enter these high-growth sectors but


    also enhances its technological capabilities and market share."


    Parker nodded.


    The two delved deeper into the discussion, with Cam quietly listening on the side.


    Connor’s phone beeped twice.


    It was from Haylie.


    He swiped open the message, read it, and without responding, turned off the phone.