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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

greeted him, but received no

step into the shower when she heard a

it, she found Nina

the door opened far faster than she anticipated.

have an upset stomach,” she explained after a little pause. “Can you

was weak since he was compelled to drink a lot of alcohol throughout his

pharmacy to get

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

heard footsteps coming from within.

who opened the door for her, she gave the prescription bag and

sarcasm, “I’m sure

a bathrobe,

of the shower, with his hair still wet and carelessly pulled back, displaying his smooth forehead.

brought, Alex retreated

hesitated before

she placed the medicine on the table, advising, “Please take one tablet

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quietly drying his hair, gave no

his waist, prompting Candice to look away and head

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

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

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

snort escaped him as he gazed sharply at Candice.

a problem?”

gaze and replied, “No.”

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

towel, Candice remained motionless.

raise of his eyebrows hinted at his growing impatience.

personally invite

soft hair, presenting a striking contrast to his serious demeanor. Candice had always

too much force. His gasp

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

“Nothing.”

asking, “Are you

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

The scorn on his lips increased as if

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deeply, his