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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

greeted him, but

the shower when she heard a knock at the door.

found Nina standing there.

when the door opened far faster

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

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

pharmacy to get his usual

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

heard footsteps coming from

she gave the prescription bag and stated, “Here’s the stomach medicine.”

from her, but Alex’s voice echoed with a hint of sarcasm, “I’m sure it was quite the task for you to fetch this

in a bathrobe, his demeanor somewhat condescending.

hair still wet

medicine Candice brought, Alex

the medicine, hesitated before

placed the medicine on the table, advising,

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his hair, gave no

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

like you’re treating

was ironic; she was sidelined because of Nina, yet now it sounded like she

lips and replied sharply, “Isn’t

midway through drying his hair, a cold snort escaped

there a

her gaze and replied,

the damp towel at her. His command was devoid of

holding the towel, Candice remained

of his eyebrows hinted at his

I personally

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

force. His gasp jolted her back to reality.

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

“Nothing.”

briefly before sarcastically asking,

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

on his lips increased as if he were about to say something sarcastic.

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deeply, his body curling inward and trembling