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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.”

Julie on Tamia’s phone, indicating the need for Sonia’s file. She knew Julie

was not her

arranged the conference room after lunch, making sure everything was

the conference

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 the solutions discussed. You

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in a

do,” Candice acknowledged.

Alex’s easy reach, a reflex borne from familiarity with

had grown used to Candice’s methodical support.

meeting attendees were made up of a group of five or six

greeted him cordially with a

everything okay getting home last weekend? I felt bad that day. I should have driven you home, but I’d

responded gently. “No worries, it was

want to continue, but hesitated, mindful

took her place next to Alex.

Corporation’s long–planned Riverstone Project.

after her transfer, with Alex sending

was able to easily keep up with the

rare compliment. “Well done, your response time is

commendable.”

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

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

the key client for this project, but seems undecided

Alex scowled and

she noticed

paused upon seeing Alex

you need?” Alex

to Candice, and he walked past Alex. He smiled at her, and asked directly, “Are you

tonight? I’d like to

Marc’s

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

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a while.

relationship, Marc didn’t even look at

reply, Alex Intervened with a chilly remark, “Are you here to talk about love during