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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.

halted, catching Candice by surprise as she stumbled into

of warmth,

took a step back and gently explained, “I

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out a dismissive

figure

immense pressure around her. She clenched her hand and said, ” Everyone’s waiting

walk past Alex with confidence, she misjudged

panic. She closed her eyes and braced for the

had caught her from behind

what

shock cleared her head, but her palms

emotionless as he

discomfort in her throat intensified. She opened her mouth a few times

her, questioning, “Why are you so

before Alex released her arm and grabbed her wrist

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

remained silent. He strode forward, holding

with the proximity and tried to pull away a

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

before quietly clarifying, “I suffer from night blindness.

a halt, then casually giggled. “What

her to the villa entrance. Upon entering the brighter

cast

were already sitting

Alex, inviting him to a game.

that they were

perched on Stan’s lap, holding and

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girl, which made the girl

was doing the exact same thing. It was

affluent youngsters enjoying fun.

settled into a seat beside

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

looked at Candice and directed, “You take

sudden order surprised

“My hand is

were slender and impeccable, the

her boss was subtly indicating the episode of them making it to the

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

answered, “I’m really not

alright a moment