A One Night Stand With My Boss (by Ela Osaretin) novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96

Connor paused briefly before responding, “Alright then.

With permission granted, Camila was in high spirits.

The next day, Camila slept until she woke naturally and dressed in casual wear before heading back to the old neighborhood in the city. It had been a while since she felt such a down–to–earth atmosphere.

Street vendors hawked their snacks, and Camila bought a corn dog to munch on as she walked. As she approached Cole’s fruit shop, Camila tossed the stick in the trash and wiped her mouth clean. Claire had told her not to eat such things, and certainly, she couldn’t let Cole find out.

“Hey Cole,” Camila greeted as she stood at the entrance of the fruit shop.

Cole, busy weighing fruit for customers, waved back at her.

Then she reached the diner.

“Mom.”

Claire was overjoyed to see her daughter, “My dear, we live in the same city, but it’s been so long since you’ve visited.”

“I’ve been busy at the headquarters,” Camila said, playfully hugging her mom. She then turned and noticed the diner was empty. “Why are there no customers at this time?”

Claire sighed helplessly, “A new diner opened across the street, offering really cheap prices, and it’s drawn our customers away.”

“Cheaper than ours?” Camila asked, surprised. Their diner’s prices were already low, with daily fresh ingredients and minimal profit margins.

“Regular portion is for five dollars and large portion for seven,” Claire explained.

“How are they even making a profit?” Camila was shocked. Such prices were rare even in smaller cities, let alone a major one, where rent and utility costs were high.