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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, on the other

was not her

arranged the conference room after lunch, making sure everything was in order.

the

organized the necessary documents for Alex, briefing him. “Here are

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

Candice acknowledged.

habitually positioned additional documents within Alex’s easy reach, a reflex borne from

to Candice’s methodical

a group of five or six people, including

cordially with a nod and

weekend? I felt bad that day. I should have driven

“No worries,

want to continue, but

seamlessly took

long–planned Riverstone Project.

her transfer, with Alex sending

with the

meeting’s conclusion, Alex offered her a rare compliment. “Well done, your

commendable.”

and his team are waiting to see

tie, and clicked

key client

look at Candice, Alex scowled

followed Alex out, she noticed

seeing Alex and said, “Lex.”

you need?” Alex

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

like to

Marc’s

you an apology for last weekend. I should’ve been more attentive,” Marc

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been thinking about this excuse for a while. Aware of the circulating gossip

and Alex’s new relationship, Marc didn’t

chilly remark, “Are you here to talk about love