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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 for Nina to enter.

thoughtfulness and care he put into his

he closed the door behind her and

looked at him, taken

“Why aren’t you joining me in the

explained, “I reek of

anxious to get to know him better. She

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

pressing further when she sensed his worry.

the entire time, simply glancing at her employer and reminding him, “Fasten

cast a warm light inside

lowered his gaze, his defined jawline becoming

on the steering wheel. Alex was blessed with good looks; his features were practically flawless.

often when he was sleeping. Lost in thought,

skipped a beat. She quickly looked away, striving to

her initial fascination with him was primarily because of

came from beside her, leaving her wondering if he

from looking his way.

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hotel, Nina was the first to exit the car to answer a call.

in his seat, seemingly dozing off

he had fallen asleep, Candice softly said,

scowled and pushed his arm after calling out to him twice and receiving

response.

grabbed her hand, holding it

hand free, Candice repeated, “We’re at the

night and was drowsy on the way back. Holding Candice’s hand tightly, his voice was

was about to say something when

had concluded her phone call and was

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

the car, Candice watched as Alex helped Nina with her hotel check-

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then excused herself and retreated to her own

check–in, she looked up at Alex and questioned, “Doesn’t your secretary seem to have more than

replied, “Really?”

you interact with her is not exactly professional either.

a neutral tone,