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Chapter 0088

Candice had admittedly consumed more alcohol than she could handle.

Her mind was foggy, and she felt a heaviness in her head, her hand shaking as it clung to the corner of Alex’s

shirt.

Alex noticed how she was tugging at his shirt, his tone void of emotion as he commented, “You really can hold your liquor.”

Her eyes began to redden and moisten, washing away her customary poise and calm manner.

“Don’t you hate such socializing?” she questioned softly, her eyelashes quivering slightly.

Alex had his reservations in some aspects, usually staying away from smoking and drinking, only partaking

when strictly necessary.

Having worked closely with him for years, Candice was well-versed in his preferences.

His brows twitched slightly, clearly unconcerned that Candice was still clinging to his shirt.

He scoffed. “You’re so dedicated to your job now?”

Candice felt a tightness in her throat, making her uncomfortable.

She leaned into the swing, and her grip on Alex’s shirt weakened.

Pressing her lips together, she mentioned, “Sonia is here in Stugan too.”

Alex’s eyes narrowed as he questioned, “What about it?”

As Candice looked down, contemplating her next words, a man approached them.

“Mr. Elysian, everyone awaits you inside the villa,” he announced.

Candice’s planned words were cut off. She glanced at Alex, who gave a nod and returned her gaze.

She felt a bit woozy, but thankfully, she had preemptively taken a hangover remedy from the waiter earlier. Even so, her thoughts were slightly clouded.

Grasping what Alex was implying, she steadied herself on the swing and followed him to the villa.

The walkway leading to the villa’s entrance was softly illuminated and decorated with begonias.

Despite being cautious, Candice’s night blindness made it difficult for her to walk steadily, and her alcohol use made it worse.

She proceeded cautiously, taking one step at a time, trying to adapt to the low light.

catching Candice by surprise as

voice, devoid of warmth, resonated, “Can’t you

step back and gently explained, “I

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let out a dismissive

darkness, his tall figure

her vision impaired, Candice felt immense pressure around her. She

with confidence, she misjudged her

her eyes and braced

caught her from

beat, still coming to terms with what had just happened

shock cleared her head,

gripped her arm strongly, his tone emotionless as

respond, but the discomfort in her throat intensified. She opened her mouth a few times

glanced at her, questioning, “Why are you so

“I” before Alex released her arm and grabbed

recovered, biting her lip. Her voice was hoarse, but she was

remained silent. He strode forward, holding her

uneasy with the proximity and tried to pull away

voice, laced with a teasing tone, floated down to her. “You were walking so sluggish before. I almost believed

“I suffer from night blindness. I genuinely can’t see

came to a halt, then casually

quiet, allowing Alex to guide her to the villa entrance. Upon entering the brighter

down, adjusting his cuffs. He cast a casual glance at her before

Sieg and Stan were already sitting in the

him to

that they

heavily make-up girl was perched on Stan’s lap, holding and playing his cards as he

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whispered occasionally to the girl,

table was doing the exact same thing. It was your

affluent youngsters enjoying fun.

settled into a

clearly enjoying himself, urged Alex to join the card game as soon as he took

looked at Candice and directed, “You take

order

remarked, “My hand is sore, and I

and impeccable, the

observing his hand, sensed that her boss was subtly indicating the episode of

overheard Sieg, clearly unsatisfied, questioning, “Lex, are you brushing me

really not up

looked alright a moment