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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

daughter, standing beside her.

my daughter. Has

sized Alex up and shook his hand. “Hi,

responded to the

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

shifted to Candice, asking Alex casually, “Is she

clarified, “She’s going to manage some affairs for our Stugan branch office in the future.”

Ava, showing hospitality, extended a dinner invitation to Alex.

the

stressed, “I’m an old friend of your mom’s, so think

dinner.”

dismissively, “Miss Secretary, you may

to

who nodded and said, ‘

to the branch’s

could not shake

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to contact her grandfather, hoping he could inform

with Yvonne.

speaking before she could finish.

finally revealed, “She called me at noon, distraught over Peach’s illness and asking

inquired, “Did you send her any?”

twenty thousand,”

Yvonne’s situation was more complicated than it appeared.

that evening, Alex called Candice to pick

at the private dining room, she found

rose to help him as Candice

massaging his temples and motioned to Candice,

her coldly and said, “Ms. Burgess, it’s late. You

displeasure when Candice intervened and prevented her

to the car and noted

some fresh air to

you just reject Ms. Burgess? Why do I have

and needed Candice to fetch him, she

water.

to understand his subtle cues to politely turn down someone’s

alcohol had given

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a bit of ease to his appearance, though it

“Take me back to the