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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.

had made a strategic choice

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freshened up and applied makeup, trying to mask

and walked against the departing crowd, heading straight to

found Alex, Sonia, Sawyer, Kayla, and other familiar

a seat beside

waiting for them to initiate the conversation.

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

calculated.

toward Candice held a subtle

eyes and asked, “What do you need to know

sharp and his words pointed. “We’ve reviewed the footage multiple times. You seemed indifferent when your mother knelt before

and explained, “I was too shocked to react when

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

Candice asked, “What exactly are you referring to? I was unaware of her plan to visit yesterday.”

“What prompted your mother to unexpectedly

fists, her teeth clenched. “It’s a

yours is

more coercion than concern from the company

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over what ‘truth‘ they were so eager

toward Alex. She doubted these people would have involved the PR without his consent, but was Alex truly oblivious to Yvonne’s

said again.

had noticed

a look of concern, Sonia suggested, “I understand

We need a quick solution, don’t we? How about this?” she suggested after a brief

be to expose her private matters. The thought of being

was unbearable to her.

remembered the gossiping neighbors discussing

treated her when they brought food as if they were feeding a stray

was unforgettable.