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Chapter 137

Chapter 0137

Helen’s remarks were biting and unkind.

Candice’s gaze darkened in response, but she chose not to engage in a dispute with Helen, instead pressing her lips together.

In contrast, Helen’s scorn grew in response to Candice’s silence.

“I’ve already made it clear that I won’t approve of my son marrying someone from your background,” she

declared disparagingly. “Since you’re now involved with the Baldwins, you should leave my son and retain

some self–respect,”

Candice maintained her composed demeanor, and met Helen’s gaze, calmly responding, “That’s a

conversation you should have with Sonia.”

Helen scoffed mockingly, and was about to retort when Alex returned from the study.

Turning to Alex, Helen reminded him in a neutral tone, “Remember your dinner appointment with Ms. Landor

this weekend.”

Alex paused momentarily, his face unreadable. “I haven’t given my consent,” he replied.

“I’m not seeking your consent, merely informing you,” Helen retorted.

Leaving Elysian Manor, Alex looked visibly upset.

Noticing the tension in him, Candice frowned slightly. She was reluctant to stay with him when he was in such

a poor mood.

As she moved to the driver seat, Alex halted her. “Let me drive.”

Observing his still–icy demeanor, she cautioned, “Driving while upset isn’t wise.”

Alex’s stern gaze landed on her and challenged, “Are you in any state to drive?”

Feeling unsettled after Helen’s provocation and faced with Alex’s adamant attitude, Candice silently handed

the keys and settled

a practical, moderately priced vehicle.

less so.

all your earnings to your mother? You

car.”

straightforward, “It’s merely for transportation. I don’t require

refrained from further

a

us here?”

Alex

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neatly parked the car. Candice watched as

then Alex honked the hom

Candice in the passenger seat, her expression transforming into one of

when she spoke her voice was soft, but her surprise was evident. “Lex, why are you two together?”

was clearly

less–than–ideal mood, Candice preferred

he explained. “I needed to retrieve

home.*

lip, unsure

looked up at her, suggesting gently, “Come

Alex long enough to

took a moment to compose herself, quickly hiding her

the rest had just left. They were waiting for

earlier.”

words came to an abrupt halt when she instinctively

Candice’s quiet stare.

she turned to Alex for guidance.

informed Sonia, “This car is mine, I just lent it to Alex for the time

no obligation to vacate her seat

remained on the steering wheel. He turned to Candice and questioned, with a hint of

firmly suggested, “You can drop us at the office,

more decisive that

briefly before responding

the documents. “Lex,

for a file,

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