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Chapter 0185

Alex’s words were laden with an icy chill.

Candice confronted him, her emotions held tightly in check as she retorted, “My personal life is

not your business.”

She spoke in a neutral tone, showing no emotion.

Alex scoffed, his face expressionless. His voice was deep and cold, asking, “It’s not my concern?

Didn’t you come here for Joe?”

At this, Candice tensed. Her gaze locked on him as she demanded clarification. “What are you

implying?”

His eyes were penetrating. Because of his height, he had to lower his eyes when gazing at

Candice. It gave him an air of aloofness and detachedness.

In a matter–of–fact tone, he reminded her, “Remember, he’s only in Dorrington for a short two–day

visit.”

He was clearly talking about Chad.

Candice gradually regained her composure. She realized that Chad was Alex’s uncle.

She rapidly processed this new information.

Her knowledge of Chad was limited. She recalled Helen’s strained ties with her family, whereas Alex maintained good relations with them.

While Chad might be reluctant to meet her, Alex could potentially take her to meet him.

Candice’s visage darkened briefly. She quickly regained her composure and asked, “What do you want in exchange?”

She was well aware of his character. He wouldn’t engage in meaningless talk.

A trace of sarcasm briefly crossed Alex’s eyes. He glanced down, Candice’s reflection caught in

his deep gaze.

After a pause, he replied coolly. “You’re overthinking it. What does your business have to do with

me?”

he looked away and made his way inside the

a moment, preparing to follow him,

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had disappeared, and her gaze was

here. Maybe it’s best If you leave

stemmed from Helen’s mockery and Alex’s disregard

now directed at Candice.

the directors,” she replied with a strained smile, “so I

“Ms. Summers, remember, you’re employed as

Sonia from head to toe. Her gaze eventually settled on

mocking tone, “Even hotel receptionists are expected to

was ready to retort, but Candice had already

ballroom, but she was not in a hurry to leave.

only going to stay in Dorrington City for two days. The clock

as she stood at the hotel

that moment,

answered the phone, but the voice she heard was Yana’s.

you coming back? We’re

the time, which showed half past eight, Candice responded, “Go ahead without me.

got matters to attend

through, likely after taking the

faintly audible in the background.

house in one day,” stated Hanley. “Go slowly.”

with a sigh of resignation, “I know. I’m waiting for

of Joe’s issue being connected to Alex was something

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voice, Hanley moved away from the group and asked, “Is something

hesitation, Candice explained. “I’m at the Southern Gin Hotel, hoping to meet Dr. Sul. Dr. Brooks has referred to him as a renowned neurologist, but it turns

Hanley’s brows subtly

noticing Hanley’s solemn

answered before

her thoughts before finally deciding

still up when she arrived at the villa. They gathered

one

the company. She had met Nadia the night before and

by herself at the

brought the fish soup with her and offered, “Does anyone want fish soup? I picked it up from Northdale. It just needs

her phone aside and stood up to assist Candice, asking, “Why did you go