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Chapter 0138

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

host a dinner gathering the

colleague’s favor.

commenting. “I don’t envy how you folks in the Secretary’s Office make your living.”

instructed. “Just place the

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for lunch? 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,

pile of departmental reports, she planned to work through lunch

to Joe.

By the end of the

professionally and smiling appropriately. She mentioned,” Candice, you didn’t turn in the minutes from

attended that meeting and replied, “I

retorted. “But as part of the Secretary’s

your job to oversee

moment, Candice paused and clarified, “Attendees handle the minutes

Sonia, “You spent two

they were meant as a slight, suggesting she

a bitter edge as she instructed,

Sonia’s departure, Kayla came over and displayed her annoyance. “What’s with her

wan ay

was responsible for the previous Wednesday’s minutes and discovered it was a typically reserved

minutes

did so, Queenie and several interns approached, each presenting a

for full–time positions.

full–time position

asked, “Have you compiled

prepared.” they confirmed.

had left. Kayla came over to share a piece of gossip from HR. “I heard there

she exclaimed, “We only have

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the number, mentioning her lunchtime conversation

expressed her disdain for Sonia, “In contrast, at the President’s Office, Sonia isn’t even full–time, but she bosses people around.”

Sonia’s potential full–time

the Secretary’s Office umbrella,

available positions.