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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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two were

gesturing for Nina

care he put into his action made Nina’s smile

turn, he closed the door behind her and took his place in

looked at him,

equally puzzled, queried, “Why aren’t you joining me in the

nonchalantly explained, “I

stench, Nina was anxious to get to know him better. She insisted, “I don’t

declined, “It’s inappropriate for a young lady to have the smell of alcohol on her.

when she sensed his worry.

at her employer and reminding him, “Fasten

warm light inside the car, softening Alex’s

lowered his gaze, his defined jawline

her grip on the steering wheel. Alex was blessed with good

times, often when he was sleeping. Lost in thought, Alex suddenly looked up, their gazes meeting unexpectedly.

and her heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away,

fascination with him was primarily because

faint chuckle came from beside her, leaving her wondering if he

refrained from looking his

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to exit the car

seat, seemingly dozing off with closed

asleep, Candice

pushed his arm after calling

response.

her hand, holding it tight.

her hand free, Candice repeated,

and was drowsy on the way back. Holding

to say something when Nina knocked on the car window.

phone call and was

eyes, showing a brief flicker

parking the car, Candice watched as Alex helped Nina

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and retreated to her

up at Alex and questioned,

replied,

you, the way you interact with her is not exactly professional either. Have you

expression shifted subtly, maintaining a neutral tone, “I prefer not to discuss such