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Chapter 136

Chapter 0136

Julie was only brought out of her thoughts after Sonia called her name a few times.

She looked at Sonia again, feeling a sense of boredom. Settling for a salad, Julie spent her time engrossed in

her phone.

In the fondue restaurant, Candice showed a rare enthusiasm for the dinner.

She wore her hair in a ponytail and rolled up her sleeves to her elbows after taking inspiration from the

younger intern. It was a departure from her usual demeanor.

Kayla encouraged everyone to make the most of the dinner, reminding them, “Candice is treating, so don’t hold

back.”

Despite Candice’s image as reserved and aloof at work, after having worked with her, Kayla knew she was approachable and friendly.

“Would you like to have anything in particular?” Kayla asked.

“I’m fine with anything.” Candice said.

The interns, after some hesitation, approached Candice while the table buzzed with activity.

Sitting beside Candice, Kayla noticed them. “Queenie, do you need to speak with Candice? Should I give you

some space?”

“No, it’s alright,” Queenie awkwardly replied, her cheeks turning red as she addressed Candice. “We just want

to express our gratitude for your mentorship and propose a toast, hoping for your continued support.”

Candice perceived their implicit hope for permanent roles and advised, “Focus on your work.”

Queenie was young and somewhat timid, and didn’t insist further. After exchanging some small talk, she

withdrew.

Candice disliked food with too much dairy. She barely touched her meal.

Later in the evening, she retreated to a sofa in the private room they were eating in.

night, Hanley sent work updates. Candice was reviewing a document when

from Joe.

he had called to

into a quieter area to speak. She explained, “I was at a team dinner and forgot to inform you.”

was partly anxious because of Yvonne’s condition, which

as you’re fine, that’s good.

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time was past eight, Candice pondered her hectic

for hospital visits.

at the entrance before rejoining the private

most had finished

teased, “We thought you’d left since you were gone

“Is everyone done

will you get home? We can share

have to

work. “You’re not going back

need to retrieve something.”

directly to the office. She intended to bring some documents

for a visit

Candice carried the

opened, and she ran into Alex.

composure and asked

left yet?”

Candice stepped into the elevator and softly said, “I just

sleeves remained pushed up to her elbows, exposing her forearms and

wrist.

her reflection in the elevator’s

the meal, she looked more vibrant than her usual professional air,

Candice tighten her hold on

swung aside, revealing the nape

on her neck, his expression

unusually slow to Candice,

the silence as

with a hum.

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