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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

initiative to host a dinner gathering the night before had been

colleague’s favor.

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

up, Candice instructed. “Just place the papers

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going to eat?” Glancing at her phone, Candice realized it was indeed

she said, focusing on

reports, she planned to work through lunch to free up time for an afternoon

to Joe.

By the end of the day she had only made slight

Sonia arrived, dressed professionally and smiling appropriately. She mentioned,” Candice, you didn’t turn in the minutes from last Wednesday’s

“I wasn’t in charge

tone was slightly challenging as she retorted. “But as part of

your job to

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

Sonia, “You spent two weeks here when you

accurate, yet Sonia felt they were meant as a slight, suggesting she was merely an Intern or a

grew firmer, and her voice acquired a bitter edge as she instructed, “Make sure to send those meeting

and displayed her annoyance. “What’s with her attitude? She acts as if she runs

wan ay

the previous Wednesday’s minutes and discovered it

for the minutes to be sent

and several interns approached, each presenting a

for full–time positions.

are our full–time position

asked, “Have you compiled all the required documents and

been prepared.” they

over to share a piece of gossip from HR. “I heard there are five

news caught Candice off guard, and she exclaimed, “We only

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mentioning her lunchtime

expressed her disdain for Sonia, “In contrast, at the President’s Office, Sonia isn’t

Sonia’s potential full–time status concerned Candice.

Sonia was still under the Secretary’s Office umbrella, meaning

available positions.