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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

warmth, resonated, “Can’t you

step back and gently explained, “I

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out

his tall figure overshadowed Candice, resembling a

pressure around her. She clenched her hand

walk past Alex with confidence, she misjudged her

her eyes and braced for the impact, but it never

her from behind

terms with what had just happened

cleared her head, but

strongly, his tone emotionless as he remarked, “Still as reckless

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

questioning, “Why are you

before Alex released her

recovered, biting her lip. Her voice was hoarse,

strode forward, holding her wrist

the proximity and tried to pull away a

“You were walking so sluggish before. I almost believed you were blind. What else is

hesitated briefly before quietly clarifying, “I suffer from night blindness.

then

the villa entrance.

his cuffs. He cast a

and Stan were already

out to Alex, inviting him to a game. “Lex, come join

that they were

perched on Stan’s lap, holding

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the girl, which made the

the exact same thing.

affluent youngsters enjoying fun.

neutral expression, settled into

join the

at Candice and

order surprised

slightly moving his wrist, remarked, “My

and impeccable, the skin

sensed that her boss was subtly indicating the episode of them making

questioning,

“I’m really

alright