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Chapter 172

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 location.

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freshened up and applied

reached the office at the end of the day and walked against the departing

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

took a seat beside

waiting for them to initiate

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

appeared astute and calculated. He had thinning hair plastered across

a subtle disdain, causing her

and asked, “What do you need to know from me?”

any unresolved issues with your mother?” Manfred inquired, his voice sharp and his words pointed. “We’ve reviewed the footage multiple times. You seemed indifferent when your mother knelt before you, not attempting

and explained, “I was too shocked to

“Candice, we need you to be completely honest with us. This situation is affecting both you and our company.”

you referring to? I

critical aspect of the situation, prodded further, “What prompted your mother to unexpectedly visit

fists, her teeth clenched. “It’s a personal family

personal issue of yours is now affecting the company. Ms. Renault, we need your

subtly, sensing more coercion than concern from the company in this interrogation.

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they

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

Sonia said again.

she had noticed Candice’s earlier fleeting

suggested, “I understand

quick solution, don’t we? How about this?” she suggested after a brief pause. “I’ll speak on your behalf. You

be to expose her private matters. The thought of being

was unbearable to her.

discussing her fate during her parents‘ divorce.

way people treated her when they brought food as if they were

was unforgettable.

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