Camila snapped fully awake. "Alan, it’s not what you think!" she exclaimed urgently, pointing toward the door behind her, "I was sleeping in this room. I fell asleep here last night because I was too exhausted from sorting out the files."
"I should head back first, Mr. Connor, Alan," she said, hurrying towards the front door in small, quick steps, nodding at Alan as she passed by.
Alan grunted in acknowledgment.
"Take care on your way," Connor said with a smile.
"Mr. Connor... I..." Alan stood by the door, somewhat bewildered.
"Come in."
"The acquisition of the Stevens’ hotel chain is almost finalized. Soon it will cease to exist," Alan reported.
Camila had been harassed by Steven, and Connor seized the opportunity to reclaim his shares in Future Inc. from Steven's grasp.
In addition to Future Inc., Connor also held shares in another investment firm. This was one source of his wealth, as well as part of his plans for the future.
He had taken over Steven’s hotel chain in a swift and decisive move, as a punishment to him.
Alan continued, "Additionally, Sherrill family's supermarket chain announced the closure of several national branches."
Connor nodded, "Alright, I'm up to date."
***
After returning to her hotel room, Camila quickly freshened up, changed into her business attire, and applied light makeup before heading downstairs to join them for breakfast.
She ate quietly, careful to avoid Connor and Alan's gazes.
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