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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.

that Hanley had

but received no

step into the shower when she heard a knock at

found Nina standing

the door opened

after a little pause.

stomach was weak since he was compelled to drink a lot of alcohol throughout his early career, and this led to chronic

downstairs to the pharmacy to get his usual

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

heard footsteps coming from within.

she gave the prescription bag and stated, “Here’s the

of sarcasm, “I’m sure it was quite the task for you to fetch

clad in a bathrobe, his

had just gotten out of the shower, with his hair still wet and carelessly pulled back, displaying his smooth

brought, Alex retreated further into the

still holding the medicine, hesitated before

suite, she placed the medicine on the table, advising,

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quietly drying his hair, gave

a glimpse of his waist, prompting Candice to look away and head for

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

feeling uneasy. His remark was ironic; she was sidelined because of Nina, yet now it sounded like she

pursed her lips and replied sharply, “Isn’t Ms.

snort escaped him as

a problem?”

her gaze and replied,

her. His command was devoid of emotion, “Come here and

the towel, Candice remained motionless.

of his eyebrows hinted at his growing

I personally invite

through his soft hair, presenting a striking contrast to his serious

applied too much force. His

touch, and asked, “What’s

“Nothing.”

before sarcastically asking, “Are you

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

scorn on his lips increased as if he were

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his thoughts, he frowned deeply, his body curling inward and