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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.

Hanley had finally accepted her

but

was about to step into the shower when she heard a knock at

found Nina standing there.

the door opened far faster than she

upset stomach,” she explained after a

he was compelled to drink a lot of alcohol throughout his early career, and this led to chronic issues later

quickly went downstairs to the pharmacy to

the tenth. When she arrived at his door, which was slightly ajar, she thought Nina might be inside, so

footsteps coming

at the person who opened the door for her, she gave the

a hint of sarcasm, “I’m sure it was quite the

in a bathrobe, his demeanor

had just gotten out of the shower, with his hair still wet and carelessly

brought, Alex retreated

holding the medicine, hesitated

the table,

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drying his hair,

of his waist, prompting Candice to look away and

Alex remarked, “It seems like you’re

tone of his voice left Candice feeling uneasy. His remark was ironic; she was sidelined because of

lips and replied sharply, “Isn’t Ms. Burgess available to assist you?”

drying his hair, a cold snort escaped him as he gazed sharply at

there a

her gaze and replied,

the damp towel at her. His command was

holding the towel, Candice remained

his eyebrows hinted at

I personally

presenting a striking contrast to his serious demeanor. Candice had

much force. His gasp jolted her

touch, and asked, “What’s

“Nothing.”

sarcastically asking, “Are

constant mention of Jackson and shot back, “And you? Perhaps your thoughts are with Sonia or Ms.

as if he were about to

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frowned deeply, his