As time passed, the competition heated up.
Logan and Connor’s shrimp peeling became faster and faster, and their bowls filled up rapidly with the peeled shrimp.
With the last shrimp skillfully peeled by Connor, the contest came to an end.
Connor grinned triumphantly, casting a provocative glance at Logan. “Looks like I’m the winner today.”
Logan glanced 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 Camila.”
“Ouch, that’s some sweet talk right there,” Erica laughed out loud.
Connor placed his bowl full of shrimp in front of Camila, saying softly, “For you.”
Camila 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 playful 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 glad that you all enjoy this.”
Camila stood up, whispering to Connor, “I’m going to the restroom.”
Connor nodded.
Silently, Camila walked over to the cashier. Logan had lost the contest, but they had all come 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 glanced 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.
Erica was caught off guard by Logan’s affectionate gesture. She glared at him, chiding, “What are you doing?”
Logan burst into laughter, pulling Erica into his embrace.
Connor’s smug smile froze instantly.
When Camila returned to the room after paying, Connor’s gaze was locked on her. His eyes betrayed a hint of unspoken hurt.
Camila 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,” Camila said.
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Connor frowned, regretful. Camila secretly paying was not a first-time occurrence. He wondered why he never learned his lesson. The meal was quite expensive, and she had just rented a new place, which wasn’t easy.
“Let’s go. I still need to unpack at home,” said Camila.
Erica linked arms with Camila as they walked to the exit, chatting, “I’m going to Fashion Week next week. I’ll bring you back a gift.” “Sounds great,” Camila responded cheerfully.
As Connor walked Camila to her doorstep, he suddenly said, “I feel terrible.”
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“Why?” Camila asked, puzzled why seeing Logan would upset him.
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