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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

of warmth,

step back and gently explained, “I didn’t anticipate

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let out

his tall figure

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

Alex with confidence, she

closed her eyes and braced for the impact, but it never

had caught her from

coming to terms with what had

cleared her head, but her palms felt

emotionless as he remarked,

her throat intensified. She opened her mouth

glanced at her, questioning, “Why are you

Alex released her arm and grabbed her wrist

her skin left her momentarily disoriented, yet she quickly recovered, biting her lip. Her voice was hoarse, but she was adamant.

strode forward, holding her wrist

with the proximity and

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

suffer from night blindness. I genuinely can’t see

to a halt, then casually giggled.

to the villa entrance. Upon entering the brighter area,

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

Stan were already sitting

him to

noticed that they were

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

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occasionally to the girl, which

else at the table was doing the exact same thing. It was

affluent youngsters enjoying fun.

settled into a seat

Alex to join the card game as soon as

looked at Candice and directed, “You take

order surprised

moving his wrist, remarked, “My hand is sore, and I don’t

and impeccable, the skin fair, and

indicating the

clearly unsatisfied, questioning, “Lex,

really not up

alright a moment