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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.

was reviewing a document when

from Joe.

about her absence from the hospital, he had called to express his concern.

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

condition, which often made

you’re fine, that’s good. Enjoy your dinner.”

gaze in the direction of the Aether

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the time was past eight, Candice pondered

for hospital visits.

the entrance before rejoining

return, most had

since you were gone so

and asked, “Is everyone done

inquired, “How will you get home? We can share a

declined, “I have to stop by the

“You’re not

just need to retrieve

to the office. She

to work, making time for a visit

proper bag, Candice carried the

opened, and she ran into Alex.

composure

left yet?”

the documents, Candice stepped into the elevator and

remained pushed up to her elbows, exposing her forearms and

wrist.

in the

hair in a high ponytail, and her usually neat shirt slightly ruffled after the meal, she looked more vibrant than her

chill in the elevator made Candice tighten her hold

her head, her ponytail swung aside, revealing the nape

eyes rested on her neck, his expression darkening, and his hand subtly

seemed unusually slow to Candice,

broke the

with a hum.

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