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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.”

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

this was not her concern.

room after lunch, making

came to the conference

to 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 the solutions discussed. You

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

do,” Candice

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

grown used to Candice’s

group

and she greeted him cordially with a nod

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. Sorry about

responded gently. “No worries, it was

continue, but hesitated,

gathered, Candice seamlessly took her

long–planned Riverstone

deeply involved in this even after her transfer, with Alex sending her copious

she was able to easily keep up with

offered her a rare compliment. “Well done, your response

commendable.”

and his team are waiting to see

tie, and clicked his tongue without further comment.

is the key client for this project, but

contemplative look at Candice, Alex scowled and exited the meeting

she noticed Marc approaching the meeting

seeing Alex and

do you need?” Alex

walked past Alex. He smiled

to

Marc’s invitation, surprised,

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

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while. Aware of

and Alex’s new relationship, Marc didn’t even look at

chilly remark,