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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.”

statement, Alex responded, “Yes, my mother often

her daughter, standing

Has your mother mentioned her?”

Alex up and shook his hand. “Hi,

to the handshake politely.

began discussing

Alex casually, “Is she

some affairs for our Stugan branch office in

meeting’s conclusion, Ava, showing hospitality, extended a dinner invitation to

the invitation.

of your mom’s, so think of this as

dinner.”

dismissively, “Miss Secretary, you may head back to

to rest.”

Candice glanced at Alex who nodded and said,

Stugan and the key to the branch’s continued success. Her satisfaction could ensure the

hotel, Candice could not shake

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hoping he could inform her of

with Yvonne.

speaking before she could finish.

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

Candice inquired, “Did you send

twenty thousand,” he

situation was more complicated than it appeared. But being in Stugan City, she could not leave immediately.

that evening, Alex called Candice to pick

private dining room, she found Alex and Nina alone.

Alex, rose to help him

temples and motioned to Candice, “Come

Candice stopped her coldly and

intervened and prevented her from helping

Alex to the car and noted that he smelled strongly of alcohol.

the windows to allow some fresh air

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

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

water.

had grown to understand his subtle cues to

unbuttoning his collar. The alcohol had given

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

“Take me back to the hotel.”