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Chapter 0172

Candice quietly spoke to herself, uncertain if she was addressing her grandfather or seeking self- comfort.

The story continued to escalate online, attracting attention from influential internet celebrities who began to share the story.

Her phone was flooded with messages ranging from inquiries and comforting words to subtle probes for further details.

She silenced her phone and carelessly placed it on the coffee table.

Her mind had been in disarray all night, compelling her to push herself to relax and strategize her next steps.

The deeper she delved into her thoughts, the more chaotic they became.

The aching in her stomach reminded her that she hadn’t eaten by mid–morning.

In the kitchen, she listlessly picked up a slice of bread, ignoring its chill from the fridge, and bit into it. Despite her efforts, she could barely eat half, feeling nauseated at the thought of more.

While Candice was on the balcony, trying to distract herself with a book, Kayla’s call came.

Her eyes flickered at the sight of Kayla’s name before she answered.

“Candice,” Kayla asked, her voice tinged with anxiety. “Are you okay?”

She hadn’t had any water in a long time and replied in a hoarse voice, “I’m fine

Kayla hesitated upon hearing Candice’s frail voice before continuing. “Can you come to the office. this afternoon? The public relations department has hired a public relations team. They stated

that they may require additional information from you to handle this matter.”

Candice’s brain was slow to comprehend what Kayla was saying.

After a brief pause, she said, “I’ll come in the afternoon.”

The involvement of Aether Corporation seemed inevitable as the incident unfolded at their

doorstep.

Yvonne had made a strategic choice of

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up and

the day and walked against the departing crowd, heading

Sawyer, Kayla,

expressionless, took a seat beside

ignored the rest, waiting for them

guy from the publicity department.” Sonia began, presenting the unfamiliar man

spectacles and appeared astute and calculated. He had thinning hair plastered across his forehead.

toward Candice held a subtle

averted her eyes and asked, “What do you need to know from

times. You

her body tense up, Candice struggled to stay composed and explained, “I was too shocked

hit the table and admonished, “Candice, we need you to be

asked, “What exactly are you referring to? I was unaware of her

further, “What prompted your

her teeth clenched.

out flatly. “However, this personal issue of yours is now affecting the company.

lips moved subtly, sensing more coercion than concern from the company

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over what ‘truth‘ they were so

slowly lifted her gaze toward Alex. She doubted these people would have involved the PR without his consent,

Sonia said again.

Alex, she had noticed Candice’s earlier fleeting glance

suggested, “I understand discussing these

about this?” she suggested

expose her private matters.

with pity was

vividly remembered the gossiping neighbors discussing her fate during her parents‘ divorce.

way people treated her when they brought food as if

was unforgettable.