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Chapter 0058

The silence in the car stretched on.

Candice waited for Alex’s decision. If he chose to drive, she would have to make her way back to the hotel alone.

Sensing Alex’s hesitation, Nina offered a compromise while smiling, “It’s okay if you don’t want to drive; I can take the wheel.”

Alex had little room to decline. He briefly glanced at Candice.

Perceiving the situation, Candice stated composedly, “I’ll head back to the hotel on my own.”

“Alright,” Alex replied softly.

Candice collected her belongings and stepped out of the vehicle.

In Stugan City, the intense ultraviolet rays from the glaring sun made the day uncomfortably bright.

Initially, she attempted to hail a taxi through a ride–sharing app, but with no cars

available, she had no option but to walk under the baking sun.

Midway through, Jackson called her, still eager to introduce her to his friend.

“I’m still in Stugan, so it might be difficult,” Candice explained.

“That’s fine. Hanley’s in Stugan too; he’s just returned to the country,” Jackson detailed. “If you’ve got some free time, you should meet him. Hanley’s quite skilled in his field and has his own team.”

Grateful for Jackson’s efforts, Candice appreciated him pulling the ties. She took Hanley Balwin’s number and promised to meet him if she had time.

Jackson chuckled contentedly. He reminded her, “Hanley has been a friend since childhood. Be aware, though, that his temperament can be a little eccentric.”

Back at the hotel, Candice reached out to Hanley Baldwin on WhatsApp. However, he did not reply immediately, and she did not think much of it.

Jackson’s call served to remind her of Stugan’s rich ethnic culture, which features numerous art exhibitions and distinctive handicrafts.

After spending some time in her hotel room, she eventually ventured out to a nearby historic street to shop.

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There, she discovered various fascinating handcrafted items, sharing photos of them with Jackson. She purchased a few because he spoke so highly of the craft in question.

She returned to the hotel when she had almost finished seeing the city, but Alex and Nina had not yet returned.

having dinner alone, she noticed that Hanley had finally accepted

him, but received

step into the shower when she heard

she found Nina

when the door opened far faster than she anticipated.

she explained after a little pause. “Can you

he was compelled to drink a lot of alcohol throughout his

to the pharmacy

and Alex’s on the tenth. When she arrived at his door, which was slightly ajar, she thought Nina might

footsteps coming from within.

opened the door for her, she gave the prescription bag and stated, “Here’s

it from her, but Alex’s voice echoed with a hint of sarcasm, “I’m sure it was

a

of the shower, with his hair still wet and

brought, Alex retreated further

holding the medicine, hesitated before following

the table, advising, “Please take one

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drying his hair, gave no

revealed a glimpse of his waist, prompting Candice to

Alex remarked, “It seems like you’re treating this business trip as

of his voice left Candice feeling uneasy. His remark was ironic; she was sidelined because of Nina, yet now it sounded like she was the one taking

sharply, “Isn’t Ms. Burgess

drying his hair, a cold snort escaped

there a problem?”

her gaze and

sofa and tossed the damp towel at her. His command was devoid of emotion, “Come here and dry my hair. I’m

holding the towel, Candice

of his eyebrows hinted at his growing impatience.

I personally invite you?”

to his

applied too much force. His gasp

her touch, and asked, “What’s on your mind?”

“Nothing.”

briefly before sarcastically asking, “Are

his constant mention of Jackson and shot back, “And

as if he were about to say something sarcastic.

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speak his thoughts, he frowned deeply,