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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,”

uncertain about the duration of the

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

and I can keep an eye out for properties that meet your

the agent, and then proceeded to

Corporation, department heads convened for the routine

she was notified of an additional

fell with the prospect of overtime.

these comprehensive analysis periods, as they meant

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the more focused tasks of the President’s Office, the Secretary’s

packed up and noticing Kayla’s demoralized state, Candice

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

shook her head

position. Her experience spanned over a year in the Secretary’s Office before she had been transferred to the

meeting and saw the managers from other

good relationship with Tamia Howard from the Human Resources Department.

invited her to lunch. “Shall

Sonia signaled the commencement of

Sonia appeared particularly poised in her white suit.

a hushed tone, Tamia speculated. “Is Sonia about to be made permanent? Her file was

and noted she was still within her probationary period. Despite that, she was aware that Sonia’s eventual

Alex in a discussion with the heads

positioned herself at

and

cut through, “Is anyone here from the

aside as Candice

from last week’s Lance meeting?” Alex questioned her emotionlessly as he tapped the table, fixing his gaze on

assured, “It will be ready after a final

brows furrowed slightly. He narrowed his eyes and instructed. “Make sure the mid–year report is ready

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of the Secretary’s Office’s workload, Tamia glanced at Candice with empathy. With so many departments in Aether Corporation, they needed

silence, Tamia queried, “Mr. Elysian, the internship applications are out. Would you

the idea, saying, “No need for