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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 night before had been a strategic move to win her

colleague’s favor.

envy how you folks in the Secretary’s Office

“Just place the papers

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tapped her desk and asked, “Isn’t it time for lunch? Aren’t you going to eat?” Glancing at

she said, focusing on her

a pile of departmental reports, she planned to work through lunch

to Joe.

overwhelming. By the end of the day she had only made slight progress.

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

meeting and replied, “I wasn’t in charge

was slightly challenging as she retorted. “But as part

your job to oversee

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

“You spent two weeks here when

suggesting she was

edge as she instructed, “Make sure to send those

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

wan ay

Candice verified who was responsible for the previous Wednesday’s minutes and discovered it was

for the minutes

she did so, Queenie and several interns approached, each presenting a report as part

for full–time positions.

position applications,” they announced.

and asked, “Have you compiled all the required

prepared.” they

HR. “I heard there are five full–time openings in our office. Does that mean all these interns might get hired?”

Candice off guard, and she exclaimed, “We only

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mentioning her lunchtime conversation with Tamia.

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

mention of Sonia’s potential full–time

umbrella, meaning

available positions.