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Chapter 0057

“Okay,” Alex reflected briefly with a downward gaze before promptly agreeing.

Ava cheerily lifted her glass and casually remarked, “Your mom and I used to half -jokingly talk about becoming in–laws.”

Candice observed their toast from a distance, noting Ava’s emphasis on her long- standing friendship with Helen while deliberately avoiding any business talk.

Contemplating the duration of Alex’s stay, she wondered if his departure would lead to more complications with Ava.

Lost in thought, she missed the fact that they had concluded their chat.

He tossed his coat her way, his calm, deep voice bringing her back to reality, and instructed, “Please Ms. Goodman out.

Holding his coat, Candice was about to follow Ava out but was stopped.

Ava said, “Oh, there’s no need for that.”

She then addressed Alex, “Please look after Nina for a while. She’s fresh out of college and still has much to learn.”

Alex nodded reservedly, “Alright.”

Candice felt a twinge of unease. Ava’s intent to leave her daughter in Alex’s company was apparent. She wondered whether Alex perceived her motives.

Yet, he must be aware; the question was how he would handle the situation, considering his girlfriend was waiting for him in Dorrington City.

“Bring the car around,” Alex said coldly, looking at her.

Candice quietly headed to get the car, halting momentarily when she overheard Nina inquire, “Alex, will I be accompanying you back to the hotel tonight?”

Hearing that made Candice momentarily stunned; following that, she quickly proceeded to the parking lot, carrying Alex’s coat.

Nina, not receiving an answer, impulsively edged closer, gently pulling at his sleeve.

She asked, “Is something wrong?”

Alex eventually averted his gaze, lowered his gaze, and turned to face her.

With a grunt, he casually remarked, “Sure, it’s your call.”

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car, and the two were already waiting outside the

car door, gesturing

care he put into his action made Nina’s smile brighter.

he closed the door behind her and took his place in

looked at him, taken

aren’t you joining me in the back?”

nonchalantly explained, “I reek of

fascinating in every way, and despite his alcoholic stench, Nina was anxious to get to know him better. She insisted, “I don’t mind

lady to have the smell of

pressing further when she

silent the entire time, simply glancing at her employer

a warm light inside the car, softening

his defined jawline becoming prominent.

Alex was blessed

sleeping. Lost in thought, Alex

akin to an electric shock, and her heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away, striving

had to admit that her initial fascination with him

from beside her, leaving her

refrained from looking

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to exit the

his seat, seemingly dozing off

he had fallen asleep, Candice softly

pushed his arm after calling out to him

response.

hand, holding

to pull her hand free, Candice repeated, “We’re at the hotel.”

drowsy on the way back.

was about to say something when Nina knocked on the car window.

her phone call and was waiting for Alex outside.

opened his eyes, showing a brief flicker of irritation, which he

watched as Alex helped Nina

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herself and retreated

looked up at Alex and questioned, “Doesn’t your secretary seem to have more than professional

replied, “Really?”

interact with her is not exactly professional either. Have

neutral tone, “I prefer not to discuss such matters.”