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Candice had been swamped with work commitments. It had been quite some time since she last saw

Jackson, who had just returned to town.

She greeted him cheerfully. “You’ve been quite busy lately, I see.”

With a hint of resignation, Jackson replied, “Just handling some projects back home.” He quickly shifted the conversation to Candice, however. “And you? Has it been stressful?”

He was aware of her grandfather’s hospitalization and the added strain it must have put on her between work

and hospital visits.

“I’m managing.” Candice responded while maintaining her composure. After a brief pause, she added, “It won’t

be hectic for much longer.”

Knowing that now she had handed in her resignation and it was only a matter of a few weeks left, she felt a

sense of relief.

Jackson already knew about her decision to leave Aether Corporation. “Have you decided for sure?”

She nodded affirmatively.

Jackson’s face lit up with a gentle smile. “Then let’s celebrate tonight. Moving forward is always positive.”

During their dinner, Jackson was attentive and shared light–hearted stories, deliberately steering clear of work

matters.

Mid–conversation, Jackson asked, “Could you come to my mother’s birthday party?”

Candice had a good impression of Jasmine, and considered the request. “Would it be appropriate for me to be

there?”

“My mother adores you,” Jackson informed her. “Hanley will also be present. Don’t you two get along well?

to

family be there?” Candice asked,

“Hanley’s mother is overseas right now.”

attend

property management

Renault. We’re from property management,” the leading

we had to wait

something I can assist with?”

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woman, with a hint of awkwardness, replied, “It concerns your

to her work–related travel, Candice had overlooked the payment.

resolved

Renault, we have a mid- summer celebration in the community. Feel

midsummer was only a few

how she used to join Alex for the midsummer festivities at his family estate, but quickly dismissed the thought and entered her

afternoon, Hanley reached out to Candice to confirm their dinner

shirt adorned with pearl buttons and a coat, with her hair

apartment, she encountered Alex

expression was difficult to decipher, but

made eye contact before looking away

quietly. She

elevator, the only sound was their breathing.

her focus on her phone, not speaking a word.

had invited her to a group chat that was

Candice, announcing their arrival

abruptly and halted, plunging into darkness except for

Candice tensed instinctively. She suffered

elevator’s wall. “Could there be a problem with

Alex’s voice was cold and irritated as he replied. “What’s your guess?”

emergency call to the property management,” Candice suggested, striving to remain calm while addressing

the elevator control panel, Alex expressed his annoyance with a click of his

was no

with property management the previous

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on the other end promptly asked, “Ms.