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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.”

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

not her

the conference room after lunch, making sure everything was

to the conference

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

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

do,” Candice acknowledged.

reach, a reflex borne

used to Candice’s methodical

meeting attendees were made up of a group

sought out Candice, and she greeted him cordially with a nod and

her with a hushed tone. “Was everything okay getting home last weekend? I felt bad that day. I should have driven you home, but I’d been drinking.

worries,

to want to continue, but hesitated, mindful

seamlessly took her place next to Alex.

Corporation’s long–planned Riverstone

after her transfer, with Alex

was able to easily keep up with the meeting’s

her a rare compliment. “Well done, your response time is

commendable.”

to see you,” Candice said, relaying

adjusted his tie, and clicked his

key client for this project, but seems undecided

Alex scowled and exited the meeting room.

followed Alex out, she noticed Marc approaching

paused upon seeing Alex and said,

need?”

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

to treat

decline Marc’s invitation, surprised, frowning

I should’ve been more attentive,” Marc added

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

new relationship, Marc didn’t even look at Alex

with a chilly remark,