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Chapter 142

Chapter 0142

The property management acted swiftly. Within ten minutes, they had managed to open the elevator doors.

“Apologies to both of you. This elevator was supposed to undergo maintenance at noon, and due to our

oversight, it has inconvenienced you,” the property manager sincerely apologized,

Candice lightly acknowledged him and swiftly stepped out of the elevator,

The place she had agreed to meet Hanley was a barbecue restaurant.

She arrived twenty minutes late, feeling a bit embarrassed. “I’m sorry, I encountered some unexpected issues

on the way, hence the delay.”

Hanley remained in his simple attire, a white shirt paired with jeans, looking clean and neat.

He nodded. “Let’s go in. They’re all waiting in the private room.”

Candice always found it comfortable to be around Hanley because he was naturally straightforward in his

speech and actions, never giving off an air of deliberate falseness.

She relaxed her brow and followed him into the private room only to hear Nadia’s cheerful voice as soon as

she entered.

“Candice, long time no see! Have a happy weekend! I brought you a gift! It’s from the big boss.”

Candice raised an eyebrow in surprise at Nadia referring to Hanley as the big boss.

She glanced at Hanley, who remained composed as he calmly said, “They insisted on touring the tourist spots

in Noxville, and in the end, I footed the bill.”

With just that sentence, Candice understood what he meant.

She smiled and copied Nadia’s playful tone. “Thank you for the gift, big boss.”

When Hanley heard her address him like that, his eyebrows slightly moved, seeming quite surprised.

everyone having a

them to

activities in Dorrington City, but they gradually shifted their focus to some exhibition

over Candice’s head, and

but ask her, “Candice, aren’t you working at Aether Corporation? Why are you suddenly interested in our line of

of trying out

was momentarily stunned, then grabbed a cup of Juice from the table and clinked it against Candice’s. ” You’re so cool! I salute

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who was conversing with Ryan, heard the commotion and paused to ask

a career

you knew from

gaze, lightly chuckled, and then replaced the drink in front of her with a glass of juice,

want to do.”

Nadia continuously shared amusing stories from their time in Noxville.

to take

live? If it’s far, I can drop you off.” The people

“I drove here, and

was being polite, so she didn’t refuse.

you want

spot illuminated

at the musical fountain ahead and

Hanley’s

suddenly. “You and Jackson

beautiful but usually maintained the dignified air of Aether Corporation’s chief secretary.

illumination from the streetlamp, her entire face appeared gentle and beautiful.

and he cleared his throat, making a low, affirmative sound.

looked

a woman with a bright smile, the streetlamp shining gently

surprised voice interrupted them.

and Candice paused.

looked up to see a young woman gazing at

woman for a moment. “What are

back and hesitated to say hello, didn’t expect it was truly you.”

wasn’t particularly warm. He nodded. “I came back for

he looked at Candice. “I’ll

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