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Chapter 0130

Sonia gently smiled, resting her head on Alex’s shoulder. In a soft voice, she said, “If it really is the case, Candice and Mr. Shyan are quite the heavenly pair.”

Alex subtly lowered his gaze in response, making a low hum. Sonia’s smile widened a bit more.

In the corner, Candice sat idly. To pass the time, she had Hanley send her some documents to sort through.

The rain appeared to have eased off a bit, and she felt warmer after wrapping herself in Jackson’s coat.

She heard footsteps and glanced up automatically to see Alex approaching, phone in hand, his face

expressionless.

He was in the middle of a call and his voice was icy. His brows knitted together as he issued a directive. “I need all the documents on my desk by Monday morning’s meeting.”

The call ended with the other party saying something that made Alex’s face grow even colder.

Candice sat nearby, and had turned her attention back to the documents.

When Alex hung up, however, she looked up once more.

Initially he was focused on his phone, but upon noticing her gaze, he lifted his eyes, looking at the coat she

wore, his expression falling into deep thought.

Sensing his poor mood, Candice discreetly glanced away, continuing to blend into the background.

Alex didn’t linger for long and soon went back to the billiards room, leaving Candice by herself in the living

room.

The party went on until the wee hours. By that time, the rain had eased to a light drizzle.

Jackson came out of the billiards room and found Candice. “Are you tired?”

you’re tired, I can drive,” Candice offered.

Marc approached. “Jake, I need a favor. Rolf’s car is having trouble.

give them a

and was commonly asked for favors, but he

drive Candy

It’s not safe for her to travel alone, and you’re all headed

“It’s fine. You should drive them

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the drunk girl. “I’ll drop them off first and then take you home.”

was time to depart, she discovered two additional passengers needed a ride from Jackson, both of whom had been

gave Candice a worried

barely conscious and quietly

to help the others. He reluctantly left with

they departed, the remaining guests also began

Sieg, Alex, and Candice were

the birthday boy, Marc had indulged in a

the party, was bound to join Alex for the

the time and realized she could still catch a taxi. She approached

you planning to flag down a taxi?” Marc scratched his head. “Hey, you and Lex live close by, right? Why not hitch a ride with him?” Marc called over to Alex. “Lex, it’s

look and didn’t

raining outside,” Sonia murmured quietly beside him. Candice taking a cab back home makes no sense.” With a teasing grin, she continued, “It’s fine, you can give her a lift. I

glanced at Candice. “She’s grown up. Can’t she manage a taxi ride without getting lost? Besides,” he added, ” I’m queasy from the drinks and need to recline

question was directed at Candice.

responded nonchalantly, “No worries, my

least you have some self–awareness,”

Candice accepted Marc’s offer of an umbrella and

biting

of his mockery, Candice clenched the

to exit the villa complex was about twenty minutes on foot. Thankfully, the streetlights were bright, and

The driver had waited