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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.

herself that Yvonne had made a strategic choice of location.

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the corporation, Candice freshened up and applied

walked against the departing crowd, heading straight to the specified meeting

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

expressionless, took a seat beside Kayla.

ignored the rest, waiting for them to initiate the

guy from the publicity department.” Sonia began, presenting

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

Candice held a subtle

eyes and asked, “What do

footage multiple times. You seemed indifferent when your mother

composed and explained, “I was too shocked to react

abruptly hit the table and admonished, “Candice, we need you to be completely honest with us. This situation is affecting both

referring to? I was unaware of

the situation, prodded further, “What prompted your mother to unexpectedly visit the company? Is there an

teeth clenched. “It’s a personal family

personal issue of yours is

more coercion than concern from the company in this interrogation.

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pondered over what ‘truth‘ they were so

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

said

had noticed Candice’s earlier fleeting glance at hir

“I

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

agree would be to expose her private matters. The thought

pity was unbearable to her.

the gossiping neighbors discussing her fate

brought

was unforgettable.