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.”

because he was sending Sonia home.

came to celebrate Daniel’s

the guests to give Candice

enough to stay away as

up in

still early, everything is still up

were surprised by her

Alex were together for years

though it was not news that Helen looked down on Candice, Candice

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thought Candice would eventually

up with the relatives,

over.

looked at Candice with a meaningful gaze and said, “What should I

could Candice say about her relationship

be honest. “It’s still early. Alex and I are still young, we should put

to Helen was uncomfortable. Candice endured Helen’s sneers for several minutes

she heard the relatives talking to Helen, “You’re really strict with her. If she really marries Alex,

afraid at all. She

room. As she made her way there, she walked past Alex who was having

heard his charming giggles. “There’s no one here,

but Sonia spotted her through the screen and

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