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Alex glanced down at Sonia, his dark eyes devoid of emotion. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he swallowed, and he finally spoke in a non–committal tone. “There’s no rush.”

Sonia struggled to maintain her composure, expecting more from him. But he seemed indifferent to her emotional display.

She realized that while Alex could tolerate a certain level of her bratty behavior, he had limits.

With a mix of frustration and resignation, Sonia implored, “Just remember that I can be trusted, you know. I’m not that incompetent.” She smiled at him.

Alex caressed her on the back of the head and hummed “Go home now.”

Sonia’s bright smile faded when she got out of the automobile.

Candice remained occupied with work until the early hours of the morning when she collapsed into bed from

sheer exhaustion.

She had made a good impression by hosting the dinner.

The following morning, Kayla welcomed her brightly when she arrived at the office.

She handed Candice a form saying. “There’s a discrepancy with the weekly report data submitted here.”

“What’s with the sudden zeal for work?” Candice asked.

“Because of your generosity.” Kayla responded candidly. “We’re definitely putting in extra effort for you.”

Everyone had a good relationship in the Secretary’s Office, and Candice’s unexpected transfer had initially

caused some surprise.

However, following the fondue dinner, the mood shifted favorably, and her colleagues now approached her

with warmth.

Previously, Candice had been primarily concerned with progressing to the President’s Office, which had resulted in superficial interactions with her co–workers.

Then later, while working closely with Alex, she had limited contact with others due to her role, earning a reputation at Aether Corporation for being distant.

Now, in the Secretary’s Office and influenced by Kayla’s lively nature, Candice was finding it easier to integrate

the

colleague’s favor.

arrived with a personnel summary, commenting. “I don’t envy how you folks in the Secretary’s

up, Candice instructed. “Just

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Aren’t you going to eat?” Glancing at her phone, Candice realized it was indeed lunchtime. She had been too preoccupied with work.

coming,” she said, focusing on her

to work through lunch to free up time for an afternoon visit

to Joe.

overwhelming. By the end of the day she had only

afternoon, Sonia arrived, dressed professionally and smiling appropriately. She mentioned,” Candice, you didn’t turn

“I

challenging as she retorted. “But as part of the

job to

a brief moment, Candice paused and clarified, “Attendees handle the minutes here.

She calmly reminded Sonia, “You spent two weeks here when you started. You should know

yet Sonia felt they were meant as a slight, suggesting she

firmer, and her voice acquired a bitter edge as she instructed,

and displayed her annoyance. “What’s with

wan ay

previous Wednesday’s

the minutes to

approached, each presenting a report as part of their

for full–time positions.

our full–time position

them and asked, “Have you compiled all the required documents and evidence?”

prepared.”

share a piece of gossip from HR. “I heard

Candice off guard, and she exclaimed, “We

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the number, mentioning her lunchtime conversation with Tamia.

for Sonia, “In contrast, at the President’s Office, Sonia isn’t even full–time, but she bosses people

potential full–time status concerned

Office umbrella, meaning six interns were vying for only

available positions.