Chapter 262


    As time passed, thepetition heated up.


    Logan and Connor''s shrimp peeling became faster and faster, and their bowls filled up rapidly with the peeled shrimp.


    With thest shrimp skillfully peeled by Connor, the contest came to an end


    Connor grinned triumphantly, casting a provocative nce at Logan. “Looks like I’m the winner today.”


    Logan nced at the heap of shrimp in Connor''s bowl, and said with a touch of frustration in his voice, “I let you win, you know. Just to give you some


    points in front of Cam.”


    “Ouch, that''s some sweet talk right there,” Ericaughed out loud.


    Connor ced his bowl full of shrimp in front of Cam, saying softly, “For you.”


    Cam took the bowl. Her lips curved into a slight smile as she looked at the tender shrimp. She looked up at Connor with a sweet smile. “Thank


    you.”


    Turning to Logan, a yful and teasing glint in her eyes, she joked, “Thanks for the treat, Mr. Logan. The seafood feast was really delicious today.


    Logan, feeling slightly aggrieved, sighed, “Well. I''m d that you all enjoy this.”


    Cam stood up, whispering to Connor, “I''m going to the restroom.


    Connor nodded


    Silently, Cam walked over to the cashier. Logan had lost the contest, but they had alle to help her move today. Therefore, she felt it


    inappropriate to let someone else pay, secretly settling the bill herself.


    Back in the private dining room, Erica shook her head. “You''re such a hopeless guy.”


    Connor, still smug, teased Logan, “Did you hear that? Even Erica thinks less of you.”


    Logan nced at Connor with a sly grin. Suddenly, he leaned towards Erica and kissed her cheek, then looked defiantly at Connor, his eyes full of


    challenge.


    Clearly, he meant to say: I have a girlfriend.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    Erica was caught off guard by Logan’s affectionate gesture. She red at him. chiding, “What are you doing?


    Logan burst intoughter, pulling Erica into his embrace.


    Connor''s smug smile froze instantly.


    When Cam returned to the room after paying. Connor''s gaze was locked on her. His eyes betrayed a hint of unspoken hurt.


    Cam missed the scene that had just unfolded, just looked puzzled at Connor.


    “Waiter, the check please,” Logan called out.


    “Mr. Logan, I’ve already paid.” Cam said


    Logan looked at her, surprised. "I thought I was paying today. Why did you take care of it?”


    ‘Next time You guys helped me >


    move today. I couldn''t let you pay;*


    Camexined, smiling at ?


    everyone. “Thanks for all the hard


    work!” .


    ~


    Connor frowned, regretful. Cam


    secretly payitig was not a first-time


    urrence, He wondered why he =>


    neve learned his lesson. The meal


    was quite expensive, and she had


    just ented a new ce, whigh:


    wasn ‘t easy.


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    “Let’s go. I still need to unpack at home.” said Cam.


    Erica linked arms with Cam as they walked to the exit, chatting. “I’m going to Fashion Week next week. I''ll bring you back a gift.”


    “Sounds great,” Cam responded cheerfully.


    As Connor walked Cam to her doorstep, he suddenly said, “I feel terrible.


    Cam’s heart tightened, and she quickly asked, “Are you feeling unwell?”


    Connor shook his head. “It''s my


    heart that feels unwell. It''s hard for


    me seeing you move away, and”


    today, seeing Logan and Erica made


    it even harder.”


    -


    “Why?” Cam asked, puzzled why seeing Logan would upset him