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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.

noticed that Hanley had finally accepted her friend’s

him, but

the shower when she heard a knock at

it, she found Nina standing

by surprise when the door opened far faster

she explained after a little pause. “Can you get him

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

to the pharmacy to get

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

coming from within.

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

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

a bathrobe, his demeanor somewhat condescending.

the shower, with his hair still wet and carelessly pulled

medicine Candice brought, Alex retreated further into the room.

hesitated before following him in.

business suite, she placed the medicine on the

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quietly drying his hair, gave no

of his waist, prompting Candice

could exit, Alex remarked, “It seems like

she was sidelined because

Candice pursed her lips and replied sharply, “Isn’t Ms. Burgess available to

snort escaped him as he gazed

a

her gaze

sat on the sofa and tossed the damp towel at her. His command was devoid of

holding the towel,

slight raise of his eyebrows hinted

I personally invite

presenting a striking contrast to his serious demeanor.

much force. His gasp jolted

shifted, evading her touch, and

“Nothing.”

sarcastically asking, “Are you

slightly irritated by his constant mention of Jackson and shot back, “And you? Perhaps your thoughts are

scorn on his lips increased as if he were about to

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his thoughts, he frowned deeply, his body curling