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The driver, lounging in the parking lot, watched the scene unfold and immediately drove up to the front of the villa, opening the rear passenger door.
Connor carefully placed Camila onto the seat, meticulously fastening her seatbelt and adjusting her head to ensure she was comfortable. Then, he climbed into the car from the other side.
Erica quickly opened the front passenger door and settled in, turning to walthed Camila with a face full of concern,
“You know she can’t handle her liquor, yet you let her drink so much Connor said, his tone tinged with reproach as he stared at Erica.
Erica felt a twinge of annoyance and took a deep breath. “It’s because..
You jerk! You always want the best of both worlds!
“Why?” Connor pressed.
“Let’s not talk about it Erica said, turning away and crossing her arms,
The driver glanced in the rearview mirror and asked, “Mr. Connor, where to?”
“Willowbrook Estate.”
“Cedarhill Estate.”
Both spoke at once.
The driver, looking puzzled, checked the rearview mirror again, “To. 7
“Willowbrook Estate, Let’s go to my place. It’ll be easier for me to take care of her tonight, Erica suggested.
The driver looked up once more, meeting Connor’s gaze in the rearview mirror. Connor nodded slightly.
Connor quietly watched the sleeping Camila. Her hands clutched the corner of his suit jacket tightly. Her brows furrowed slightly, and the dried tears on her long eyelashes were heart–wrenching.
Had something happened at the party?
Erica stared into the rearview mirror. She saw tenderness and affection in Connor’s eyes. But what about Haylie..
The car arrived at Willowbrook Estate.
Connor stepped out and carefully lifted Camila from the car Erica led the way inside.
“Where’s your bedroom?” Connor asked.
“Upstairs.”
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Conor camed Camila and followed Erica up
stairs, who nervously made sure he didn’t trip.
Once they reached the bedroom, Connor gently placed Carhila on the bed. He removed her high heels, adjusted her position, and covered her with a blanket–all in one fluid motion.
Enca leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching everything he did for Camila. She sighed softly. “She’ll take a day off
tomorrow”
Connor picked up a pen and paper from the bedside table and wrote down his phone number. “Alright, call me if you need anything”
Erica glanced at the number and gestured for him to leave.
“Mr. Connor, please”
Take good care of her Connor said, his voice low and commanding
Enca nodded.
After Connor left, she fetched a basin of water from the bathroom to remove Camilla’s makeup. Camila clutched the pillow, her brow still slightly furrowed.
Erica sighed as she wiped off the makeup, murmuring to herself, “Poor girl. You finally fall for someone and end up getting hurt. Connor does care about you. I can feel it..”
Erica stayed by Camila’s bedside, watching over her until she was sure everything was okay. Then, she closed her eyes to rest. **Half an hour before the party started**
Knock, knock-
Haylie’s assistant paused for a few seconds as she opened the de
“Hello, I’m here to see Haylie.” The man’s voice was deep.
Come in, the assistant said, smitten as she watched him enter Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
Haylie heard the voice, emerged from the dressing room, and greeted him with a bright smile. “Congor long time no see.”
“Indeed, it’s been a while, Connor replied with a smile.
“I was quite disappointed you missed the engagement party,” Haylie pouted.
was busy with stuff, Connor chuckled