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Chapter 0056

Candice had a mild allergic reaction, resulting in minor rashes on her chin.

This happened just as she had requested sick leave from Alex, so that she could avoid field assignments.

By the time Candice’s rash subsided, Sonia was preparing to leave for Dorrington City, constrained by her limited days off.

To Candice’s astonishment, Alex chose not to accompany Sonia, opting to stay behind instead.

Sonia appeared uncomfortable about leaving Alex and Candice alone, engaging in a lengthy discussion with Alex before her departure.

She even approached Candice with a warning disguised as a polite request, “I’m grateful you’re staying. Knowing Lex’s ways, I trust you to look out for him in my absence.”

After bidding Sonia farewell, Candice and Alex headed to a client meeting.

At this time, Alex was in the driver’s seat while Candice was busy going over the materials. The ride was silent because she did not speak a word the whole time.

The abrupt ring of her phone disrupted the silence.

Candice answered the call with furrowed brows. It was her mother Yvonne, who had been calling her frequently of late.

Yvonne, tearful on the call, informed Candice, “Candy, your sister has fallen ill again.”

Candice’s hold on her phone tightened as she said, “Didn’t I already send you ten thousand before this?”

Yvonne lightly touched the subject and said, “Could you possibly send another twenty thousand for Peach? She keeps asking for you.‘

Candice sensed something amiss, expressing her concern, “I’ve already sent money multiple times this month, haven’t I?”

Yvonne’s sobbing persisted, and she evaded questions about why she needed the money. She eventually hung up without saying anything.

The call deeply disturbed Candice, who was frowning.

Alex had overheard their exchange. He asked with a raised eyebrow, “Is there a

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Candice, preferring not to divulge much about her interactions with Yvonne, simply pursed her lips and remained silent.

Alex did not pursue more and lightly advised, “Try not to let it impact your work.”

Their client, Ava Goodman, a skilled middle–aged businesswoman, had roots in Dorrington City before establishing her venture in Stugan City.

Greeting Alex warmly, Ava commented, “Alex, your mother and I were classmates.”

responded, “Yes, my mother often spoke of you.”

introduced her daughter, standing beside

my daughter. Has your mother mentioned

Alex up and shook his hand.

responded to the handshake politely.

began discussing business, at which

to Candice, asking Alex casually, “Is

going to manage some affairs for our Stugan branch

conclusion, Ava, showing hospitality, extended a dinner

the

“I’m an old friend of your mom’s, so

dinner.”

then addressed Candice dismissively, “Miss Secretary, you may head

to rest.”

glanced at Alex who nodded and said, ‘ You may

of theirs in Stugan and the key to the branch’s

could not shake off her unease regarding Yvonne’s

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hoping he could inform her of any dealings

with Yvonne.

before she could

noon,

amiss, Candice inquired, “Did you send her

thousand,” he confirmed.

feeling Yvonne’s situation was more complicated than it appeared. But being in Stugan City, she could

Alex called Candice to pick

dining room, she found

help him as Candice walked

massaging his temples and motioned to Candice, “Come over here.”

tried to help, but Candice stopped her coldly and said, “Ms. Burgess, it’s late. You should head

showed displeasure when Candice intervened and

assisted Alex to the car and noted that he smelled strongly of

the windows to allow some fresh air to enter and dissipate

him a bottle of mineral water from her bag, Candice remarked, “Why didn’t you just reject Ms. Burgess? Why

become a routine for them; whenever Alex overindulged at social gatherings and needed Candice to fetch

water.

understand his subtle cues to politely turn

alcohol had given his eyes a deeper hue.

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a bit of ease to his appearance, though it could not mask the weariness in

instructed, “Take me back to the