A One Night Stand With My Boss

**Conference Room**
The execs trickled into the room, trading anxious glances that mirrored their shared unease. Yesterday's meeting had cast a long
shadow; Connor's expression had been so stormy that his cold gaze seemed to leave invisible scars on everyone present. The
tension still lingered, making it hard for them to sit still.
"Today's meeting is about the company going public. Maybe Mr. Connor's mood will be better?" one executive ventured, trying to
lighten the atmosphere as he nervously adjusted his water glass. Bryan chuckled, "Hard to say. Last month, sales doubled, and
he still looked like he'd sucked on a lemon."
"Man, only you would dare say that about Mr. Connor," another executive replied, shaking his head with a wry smile. They all

knew Bryan's longstanding friendship with Connor, one of the company's founding members, gave him the leeway to speak so
frankly.
Amid their nervous chatter, the conference room door swung open. Connor, Alan, and Camila walked in together. The execs
immediately stood up and greeted Connor with respect. To their surprise, Connor's face bore a slight smile, and his demeanor
was unexpectedly relaxed.
This came as a bit of a shock, and the executives exchanged curious looks, their initial tension easing somewhat. Connor took
his seat at the head of the table, handed his suit jacket to Camila, and adjusted his cufflinks. The delicate, subtly shimmering
cufflinks caught everyone's eye.
The execs glanced at each other, puzzled. Connor was usually so low-key; it was unlike him to show off personal items. Bryan
noticed and chuckled to himself, thinking, "Is he really showing off his cufflinks?"
So Bryan spoke up, "Mr. Connor, those are some sharp cufflinks. Where'd you get them?"
Connor smirked and lifted his wrist slightly, "Gift from my girlfriend."
The room buzzed with murmurs of surprise. Camila's hand twitched, nearly dropping the documents she held. She looked up at
Connor's smack him with the files. Alan, noticing everything, stifled a laugh.
"Boss, how eager are you to spill the beans about your lady, huh?"
The executives exchanged incredulous looks, stunned by their boss's sudden revelation about having a girlfriend and flaunting
her gift so openly.

"Alright, I've gathered you all here to discuss the crucial matter of our company going public in three days," Connor said softly.
The execs quickly composed themselves, adopting serious, attentive expressions. The meeting lasted over an hour. Once it to
concluded, Connor was the first leave, with Camila following, carrying his suit jacket. As they left, the door to the conference
room slowly closed, and the executives began whispering among themselves.
"Alan, when did Mr. Connor start dating?" one exec asked curiously.
Alan smiled slightly, "It's been a while."
"Is it that Haylie? Saw her at the office once," another exec chimed in.
Alan shook his head.