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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.”

glanced at the message from Julie on Tamia’s phone, indicating the need for Sonia’s file. She knew Julie would

was not

room after lunch, making sure everything was in order.

to the conference

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

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

do,” Candice acknowledged.

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

grown used to Candice’s methodical support.

made up of a group of five or

cordially with a nod and a polite

tone. “Was everything okay getting home last weekend? I felt bad that day. I should have driven you home, but

worries, it was

to continue, but hesitated, mindful of

seamlessly took her place next to Alex.

Corporation’s long–planned Riverstone

after her transfer, with Alex

familiarity meant she was able to easily keep up with the meeting’s discourse and provide Alex with the

a rare compliment.

commendable.”

Gill and his team are waiting to see you,” Candice said, relaying the

tie, and

Gill is the key client for this project, but

Alex scowled and exited the meeting room.

Alex out, she noticed Marc approaching

seeing Alex and

you need?” Alex

walked past Alex. He smiled

I’d like to treat you to

to decline Marc’s invitation, surprised, frowning

an apology for last weekend. I should’ve been more

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for a while. Aware of the

relationship, Marc didn’t even look

a chilly remark, “Are you here to