Chapter 0037

Kayla was reluctant to

int to give her consent.

Everyone at Aether Corporation knew about the relationship between Candice and Sonia, yet this fact did not seem to trouble Candice as

she collected the papers and headed upstairs.

She was lucky. Sonia and Julle were in the restroom when she arrived upstairs, allowing Candice to bring the documents straight to Alex.

Alex exhibited mild surprise at her arrival in his office, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Handing over the documents, Candice reminded him. “These need your signature.”

Alex accepted and began to sign them without delay.

Candice observed him. Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

The foremost lesson he had taught her was the importance of scrutinizing contracts, insisting she should always examine them closely. even if they came from a familiar source.

Midway through signing, Alex casually inquired, “How’s your foot injury?”

Candice replied softly, “Almost healed.”

“Will you be able to join the team–building event?”

“Yes.”

As Alex completed the signing and returned the papers to her, Candice prepared to leave. But then he added, “Stop by the finance department to get your reimbursement for the medical expenses.”

Candice paused, turning to look at him.

After a brief silence, he explained. “Someone posted a video online. The company plans to leverage your injury for public relations.”

His eyes were dimly lit and displayed no emotion as they gazed at Candice.

Candice slowly opened her mouth, speaking gently after a moment. “I thought you would at least ask if it hurts.”

Alex’s hand which was holding the pan, paused at her question. He offered, “Compensation can be doubled, and paid leave is also

possible.”

“Alright.”

Exiting Alex’s office, Candice encountered Sonla and Julie.

mix of discomfort and wariness in her eyes, yet managed a forced smile. asking, “Candice, what’s your reason

her and continued

from Candice, Sonia clenched her lips and retreated

at a

Corporation’s team–building activity was held at

entire resort for the function

the secretarial team was thrilled when they heard the news; such grandeur was uncommon even at Aether Corporation. Soon, word got out that Sonia was behind the planning. The internal

attention, sent gifts to everyone, along with a formal

boss’s wife.

merely altered a

Candice reflected on

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task, Sonia had gone downstairs and engaged in conversation with someone from the finance

you for being able to visit the hot spring resort this time. It’s the first time in my years at Aether Corporation to enjoy such a privilege at the hot spring resort,” the deputy director of the finance department expressed his gratitude with

heard you planned this

lovely smile on her face. She was naturally chubby, which made her look more likable. Her silence seemed to affirm that claim

neither confirmed nor

expression, entered the pantry and

Candice, Sonia’s smile

comment, “With Candice in charge, we never visited such upscale places. Thankfully,

catch Sonia’s reply, focusing instead on returning to her desk to gather

the weekend, with everyone meeting at the office to board

as she was

her a sidelong glance but did not offer

fifteen minutes

quickly and steadily, but Candice’s commute had taken several extra minutes due to

five buses, and Candice found a

particularly keen on bus travel, looked enviously at Sonia and mused. “When will I get to ride in a

take the bus because of her motion sickness.

them to her phone, where

head to view her phone, she missed the glance

profile, maintaining

Sonia gripped

his focus to Sonia, Alex paused briefly

my outfit looks good today?” Sonia tugged

looks good on you.” Alex answered promptly.

linked arms with Alex, and

gaze shifted back from her phone to the departing figures of Alex

was nestled halfway up a mountain.

was already midday when they arrived.

lunch together before returning to their room for some rest.

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