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Candice refrained from further explanation and returned to her office.

She relayed the news of the upcoming Friday deadline for document submissions, causing a wave of dismay among her colleagues.

Kayla was disheartened and asked, “Is there a problem between Mr. Elysian and our office? We used to get a

whole week, but now it’s been cut down to four days.”

“The company is engaged in multiple partnership talks right now, so our workload has increased,” Candice

clarified.

This was true, and Kayla couldn’t argue with it.

Understanding the situation, Kayla resignedly said, “Given the bonuses Mr. Elysian offers, I’m willing to work

the extra time needed.”

Candice emailed the requested documents to Alex and sent him a reminder on WhatsApp.

Tamia showed up around noon for their agreed lunch.

Candice multitasked efficiently, reviewing resumes while they ate. Aether Corporation’s reputation for good

employee perks had attracted numerous recent graduates.

Her phone buzzed with messages. She noticed they were from Sieg and others, sharing photos from Marc’s

recent birthday celebration.

Sieg’s amateur photography skills had turned the pictures into a source of amusement, sparking playful

complaints in their group chat.

While going through the photos, Candice heard Tamia call out to her.

She looked up. “What’s up?”

Tamia, with a sly wink, handed Candice her phone. “I was right, wasn’t I? Sonia is being made permanent.

Julie herself came to retrieve her file.”

at the message from Julie on Tamia’s phone, indicating the need for Sonia’s file. She knew Julie would only concern herself with Sonia at Alex’s instruction. Candice,

this was not her

lunch, making sure everything was

came to the conference

meeting, Candice organized the necessary documents for Alex, briefing him. “Here are the notes from our last meeting, including the issues

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the documents, then, in a matter–of–fact tone, instructed, “Expedite the mid–year

Candice acknowledged.

documents within Alex’s easy reach, a reflex borne from familiarity with his work

had grown used to Candice’s methodical

were made up of a group of five or six people,

greeted him cordially with a nod

“Was everything okay getting home last weekend? I felt bad that

“No worries, it was

to continue, but hesitated, mindful of their

seamlessly took her place next to Alex.

Corporation’s long–planned Riverstone

involved in this even after her

easily keep up with the meeting’s discourse and provide

a rare compliment. “Well done, your response

commendable.”

to see you,”

displayed irritation, adjusted his tie, and clicked his tongue without further

is the key client for this project, but seems undecided

a contemplative look at Candice, Alex scowled and exited the meeting room.

followed Alex out, she noticed

seeing Alex and

need?” Alex inquired.

and he walked past Alex. He smiled at her, and asked directly,

to treat you to dinner.”

Marc’s

weekend. I should’ve

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this excuse for a while. Aware of the circulating gossip about Alex and

new relationship, Marc didn’t even look at

Intervened with a chilly remark, “Are you here to talk about