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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.

she noticed that Hanley had finally accepted her

but received

shower when she heard a knock at the door.

found Nina standing

when the door

an upset stomach,” she explained after a little pause.

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

the pharmacy to

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

footsteps coming from

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

of sarcasm, “I’m sure

in a

out of the shower, with his hair still wet and carelessly pulled back,

the medicine Candice brought, Alex retreated further

hesitated before following him in.

medicine on the table, advising, “Please

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quietly drying his hair,

his waist, prompting Candice to

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

His remark was ironic; she was sidelined because of Nina, yet now it sounded like she was the one taking it easy.

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

snort escaped him as he gazed sharply at

there a problem?”

gaze and replied, “No.”

command was devoid of emotion, “Come

holding the towel, Candice

slight raise of his eyebrows hinted at his

I personally

contrast to his serious demeanor. Candice had always thought that this

applied too much force. His gasp jolted her back

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

“Nothing.”

paused briefly before sarcastically asking, “Are you thinking about

mention of Jackson and shot back, “And you?

scorn on his lips increased as if he were about

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his thoughts, he frowned deeply, his body