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Chapter 0170

When Jackson’s call came through, Candice was lying on the sofa, half–asleep and half–awake.

The ringing disturbed her, and she opened her eyes uncomfortably. The room wmly lit, with the living room curtains closed. Only the faint glow of the streetlights outside prov. Dome prov.sme

visibility.

Feeling her way towards the brightness of the phone screen, Candice answered the call. Jackson’s concerned voice came through immediately. “Candy, are you okay?”

Candice pinched her face, which felt icy cold. She hesitated before replying. “I’m fine.”

“You don’t need to worry about the stuff online. Hanley and I are handling it with some friends. Hanley told me about your mom’s situation. It’s not your fault.” Jackson reassured her.

Jackson’s gentle and steady voice was particularly soothing in the evening. However, Candice caught onto a key point. She asked. “What happened online?”

Jackson fell silent for a moment. “Someone posted a video of you and your mom from this afternoon online. It’s causing quite a stir in the local community. Someone also dug up that you’re a secretary in Aether. Your information is everywhere now,” Jackson warned her. “You’d better take some time off. It’s best not to go out for the next few days.”

After hanging up, Candice froze in place.

She had heard every word Jackson said, but together it made no sense.

the local section of Wikipedia, and the first post that caught her eye was

kneeling in front

after, the second video appeared, the

overwhelmingly filled with harsh criticisms, condemning Candice for her heartlessness

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messages, everyone

a few familiar faces, urging others to stop talking

resignation had already spread throughout Aether, so most people were watching the drama unfold with a keen interest, indifferent to the

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that kid Felix is up to. He suddenly asked if I knew anyone in public relations. Probably messing around. with some

looked at Alex, who was sitting in the

it that every time you invite me for a drink lately,

alcohol in front of him was untouched,

was in a bad

eyes at Sieg’s question,

is not in the mood for drinking now. Aether is about

her mom.”