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Chapter 0133

Joe was visibly surprised and asked, “Why suddenly consider resigning?”

He had witnessed Candice’s efforts to remain at Aether Corporation.

After a brief contemplation, he gravely questioned, “Is this about Lex?”

Joe had learned of Candice’s complications with Alex during his last hospitalization. Yet, as he faced Candice.

he was unsure of what to say next.

“It’s not that,” Candice responded. Her face betrayed no emotion as she held her grandfather’s hand,

maintaining a steady voice, “Performing the same role for years has become monotonous. I’m seeking a new challenge in a different field.”

Joe’s expression showed a mix of concern and hesitation, but he chose to remain silent.

Shifting the conversation, Candice asked, “Has the doctor mentioned your discharge date?”

Joe exhaled and glanced at her, deciding not to probe further into her career decisions.

Upon arriving home, Candice received a grateful message from Hanley. As she was about to reply, an

unexpected call came through.

The voice on the other end belonged to a middle–aged woman. “Ms. Renault? Hello, I’m with Stellar Property.

We saw your housing inquiry last night. Are you interested in renting or leasing?”

As she had browsed rental options the previous night, restless and unable to sleep, Candice had registered on

a housing website.

Candice found herself caught off guard by the call. “I’m interested in renting.”

The agent asked, “What are you looking for in a rental? Any specific preferences?”

“Something affordable.” Candice replied. She lowered her gaze to the designs on her desk and softly spoke,”

the duration

the agent suggested, “How about we connect on WhatsApp? This way, you can

needed, and I can keep an eye out for properties

then

at Aether Corporation, department heads convened for the

Candice’s meeting concluded, she was notified of an additional meeting on the upper floor.

face fell with the prospect of overtime.

Secretarial Department often dreaded these comprehensive analysis periods, as they meant addressing a

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of the President’s Office, the Secretary’s Office was akin to a hub for varied responsibilities.

and noticing Kayla’s demoralized state, Candice reassured her. “Don’t worry, it’s not that bad.”

her calm for not being aware of the heavy workload. She sighed and waved her

shook her

the breadth of Candice’s experience or the effort it required to get to her current position. Her experience spanned over a year in the Secretary’s Office before she had been transferred to the

saw the

with Tamia Howard from the Human

and invited her to lunch. “Shall we

Sonia signaled the commencement of

appeared particularly poised

speculated. “Is Sonia about to be made permanent? Her

at the company and noted she was still within her probationary period. Despite that, she

they found Alex in a discussion with

herself at the

mid–year reviews, analyses, and key strategies

jotting down notes, Alex’s icy voice cut through,

shifted aside as Candice acknowledged,

recap from last week’s Lance meeting?” Alex questioned

assured, “It will be ready

eyes and instructed.

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with empathy. With so many departments in Aether Corporation, they needed to organize all

applications are out.

dismissed the idea, saying, “No need