Chapter 234


    Haylie froze. “Connor, what do you mean by that? How have I used you?” Her lips twitched slightly.


    Connor nced at her coldly, smiled, and said, “Everything that happened yesterday was a y you


    directed yourself, using me to create a media frenzy and divert public attention.”


    He scoffed, ncing at her ankle. “I’llpensate you financially for your injury. Whether you


    choose to study abroad or continue in the entertainment industry, it’s none of my business.”


    Haylie’s face turned pale. She hadn’t expected Connor to expose her true intentions so bluntly.


    “Connor, I admit I had my own motives.” Her voice trembled slightly.


    “But what could I do... Everyone was against me, and the only person I could turn to was you...”


    Haylie’s smile was bitter.


    There was a knock at the door, and Cam walked in carrying coffee. She noticed the tense


    atmosphere in the lounge, quietly set down the coffee, and prepared to leave.


    “Wait a minute,” Connor called out to her.


    Cam stopped in her tracks.


    “Order some takeout for Ms. Haylie,” Connor said sternly.


    “Sure.” Cam nodded and left, gently closing the door behind her.


    “After you’ve eaten, n will take you to the hotel.” After saying that, he no longer looked at Haylie


    and took a sip of his coffee.


    Haylie watched his indifferent demeanor and gritted her teeth. She knew Connor was setting


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    It was nearing lunchtime. Cam went downstairs to pick up the lunch delivered by the driver. She


    didn’t order food for Haylie, instead bringing her own to the lounge.


    “Ms. Haylie, here is your lunch.”


    Haylie didn’t respond. She nced at Cam, a hint of resentment hidden behind her sunsses.


    Cam walked out of the lounge. She carried the lunch to Connor’s office, “Mr. Connor, lunch is


    ready. I’ve also delivered Ms. Haylie’s to the lounge.”


    Cam’s voice was calm and detached, as if reporting a routine task.


    Connor nodded, and his voice was soft. “Bring your lunch in here. I want to discuss SummitTrack


    Investments with you.”


    “Sorry, Mr. Connor, I asked n for some time off. I have personal matters to attend to,” Cam


    replied.


    “What’s going on?” A flicker of concern crossed Connor’s eyes.


    Cam nced at him briefly, her response cool. “Family issues, but I have myptop with me. It


    won’t affect work.”


    Connor looked worried but unsure how to express it. “You can tell me. I’m here to help.”


    Cam shook her head. “It’s all taken care of.”


    A shadow of disappointment crossed Connor’s eyes. “Alright, but let me know if you need anything.


    I’m always here.”


    Cam nodded, “Thank you, Mr. Connor.”


    Connor added, “Actually, these tasks aren’t urgent; you don’t need to bring yourptop.”


    Cam paused, then nodded. “Alright.”


    After Cam left, Connor sat alone in his office, deep in thought. He leaned back in his chair, looking


    up at the ceiling, and sighed softly. Cam always kept a certain distance from him, making it


    difficult for him to make a move.


    The door was knocked again, and n entered. “Mr. Connor, everything is arranged,” he said. “The


    hotel is ready. We can take Ms. Haylie there now.”


    Connor acknowledged with a nod, a flicker of disgust in his eyes.