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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.”

“Yes, my mother

daughter, standing beside

daughter. Has

and shook his hand. “Hi, I’m Nina Burgess.”

responded to the handshake politely.

trailing Alex, was first ignored until they began discussing business, at which point

to Candice, asking Alex casually,

some affairs for our

showing hospitality,

accepted the

stressed, “I’m an old friend of your mom’s, so think of this as a private.

dinner.”

“Miss Secretary, you may

to

Alex who nodded and said,

in Stugan and the key to

Candice could not shake off her unease regarding Yvonne’s

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grandfather, hoping he could

with Yvonne.

stopped speaking before she

at noon, distraught

“Did

thousand,” he

remained worried, feeling Yvonne’s situation was more complicated than it

Candice

she found Alex and

seated opposite Alex, rose to help him as Candice

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

and tried to help, but Candice stopped her coldly and said, “Ms. Burgess,

intervened and prevented her from

then assisted Alex to the car and noted that he

allow some fresh air to enter and dissipate

“Why didn’t you just reject

had become a routine for them; whenever Alex overindulged at social gatherings and needed Candice to fetch him, she would

water.

his subtle cues to politely turn down

water, unbuttoning his collar. The alcohol had given

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his appearance, though it could not mask

instructed, “Take me back to the