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.”

her because he was sending

came to

hosting the guests

to stay away

was brought up in a conversation,

simply said, “Her? It’s still early, everything

were surprised by her words.

together for years now.

Helen looked down

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relationship, so everyone thought Candice would eventually join the Elysian family.

She was fed up with

over.

meaningful gaze and said, “What should I tell people about you and

say about

Sonia’s existence, so Candice was forced to be honest. “It’s still early. Alex and I are

endured Helen’s sneers for several minutes before

Helen, “You’re really strict with

was not afraid at all. She openly said, “Alex won’t

room. As she made her way

no one here, I’m all alone.”

the spot. She wanted to leave but Sonia spotted her through

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