Chapter 0062

When he did not receive an answer, Hanley lifted his brows slightly and asked, Do you know Jackson?”

Regaining composure, Candice confirmed, “Yes, he’s a friend of mine.”

She extended her hands and introduced herself, “I’m Candice Renault.”

Hanley shook her hand and sat opposite her.

He quickly got to the point, “Jackson mentioned your interest in artistic planning?”

Candice nodded affirmatively, “That’s right. I’m exploring opportunities in this field.”

Hanley’s fingers were long and slender, giving him a graceful appearance. He snapped his finger to signal the waiter and asked for a pen and paper.

Swiftly jotting down a series of numbers, he slid the note across to Candice.

“Here are some upcoming exhibitions worth visiting,” he said lightheartedly.

His handwriting mirrored his character, vigorous and sharp, yet neat and beautiful.

Candice glanced at the strings of numbers and wondered, “Is this your contact number?”

“Yes, I don’t use WhatsApp often,” Hanley replied. Then he stood up, glanced at his watch, and seemed to be in a hurry.

He began by asking, “How long will you be staying in Stugan?”

Candice replied, “I’m not sure.”

“Then contact me after you’ve seen the exhibitions,” he continued, hinting that he had other obligations.

Candice also stood up, failed to notice the edge of the table, and stumbled slightly, almost losing her balance.

His firm grip provided stability as she stumbled. The air was filled with Hanley’s distinct blend of cologne and the faint smell of paint.

Regaining her balance, Candice cast an embarrassed glance at Hanley, expressing her gratitude.

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into them,” Hanley commented, his voice flat as he quickly removed his

reply when her phone

instructed, “Collect your

then hung up without allowing her to

“The next meal is on me. Thank you for meeting me.”

Hanley departed. He had scheduled this meeting with Candice primarily to dodge a troublesome client.

Hanley exited, Candice

Nina remained in the café.

smiling coyly at

secretary, nonchalantly questioned, “Where have you

bite next door,” Candice answered

sight of Nina’s new handbag,

interested in bags, yet she instantly recognized it as

the bag and said, “Like it? Alex

future of their business cooperation remained uncertain, yet he

voice these thoughts. Acknowledging this quietly, she went to get the

mainly dealt with two significant clients–Ava and Kenelm

was in his mid–thirties, wearing gold–rimmed glasses, and presenting himself with the temperament of a scholar.

sensed that Kenelm’s scholarly demeanor

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to witness Alex’s client interaction skills, came along.

seeing no conflict of interest, allowed her to

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inadvertently leaving the seat beside

documents, chose to stand aside,

leaning towards Alex, pointedly remarked, “Ms.

you

glance at Nina, holding

as if you’re deliberately avoiding

secretary, I find it

employer in public. Kenelm’s look towards Nina subtly shifted, implying, “Mr. Elysian,

his glance toward Candice carrying a

“If you prefer not to be here,

tone, as sharp as his earlier public reprimand, showed disregard

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