Chapter 0010

When Candice arrived at the Elysians‘ residence, dinner was about to begin.

She gave the present to the maid and spotted Alex, who was already at the table.

The man was on his phone and he simply glanced at her when she arrived.

Daniel furrowed his brows and said sternly, “You’re late, Candice. Alex said you were not coming.”

“I got stuck in traffic. Happy birthday, Daniel.”

Candice showed a flawless smile as she sat down beside Alex. She accidentally spotted Alex chatting with Sonia.

Alex noticed her prying gaze, so he put the phone down on the table. He leaned toward her, whispering, “I thought you were no show.”

“You told me to wait for you at the parking lot,” Candice said.

Alex paused for a moment. “I forgot.”

He added frankly, “It was going to rain, so I sent Sonia home first. You can drive anyway.”

“You didn’t reply to my text.” Candice narrowed her eyes to conceal her

emotions.

She sounded as calm and confident as usual but her hand was tightly clenched. “ You didn’t even answer my call. I thought something happened to you.”

he was

to

guests to give Candice

to stay away as

was brought up in

It’s still

were surprised by her words.

together for years now. They

that Helen looked down on Candice,

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acknowledged their relationship, so everyone thought Candice would eventually join the Elysian

was displeased. She was fed up with the relatives, so

over.

meaningful gaze and said, “What should

else could Candice say about her relationship with

honest. “It’s still early. Alex

sneers for several minutes before

to Helen, “You’re really strict with her. If she really marries Alex, things won’t be smooth

all. She openly said, “Alex won’t

moved to the other corner of the living room. As she made her way there, she walked past Alex who was having a video call.

his charming giggles. “There’s no

spot. She wanted to leave but Sonia spotted her through

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