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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?”

that, he looked away and made his way

moment, preparing to follow him, when a

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had disappeared, and her gaze was unwelcoming as she advised, “You

want you here. Maybe it’s best If you

stemmed from Helen’s mockery and Alex’s

now directed at Candice.

the directors,” she replied with a strained smile, “so I won’t escort you out.”

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

Her gaze eventually settled on the V–neck

“Even hotel receptionists are expected to

stiffened. She was ready to retort, but Candice had

but she was not in

City for two days. The

wrinkled, her thoughts complicated as

that moment, Hanley

the voice she heard was

you coming back? We’re planning to go for roasted duck.”

half past eight, Candice responded, “Go

matters to

likely after

faintly audible in the

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

neon lights across the street with a sigh of resignation, “I know. I’m waiting for someone.”

The idea of Joe’s issue being connected

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away from the group and asked, “Is something

moment of 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

this, Hanley’s brows subtly furrowed.

that moment. Yana approached, noticing Hanley’s solemn look, and questioned,

he answered before

lingered outside the hotel briefly, gathering her thoughts before finally deciding to leave.

was still up when she arrived at the villa. They gathered around the coffee

to one another.

had met Nadia the night before and decided to stay

games by herself

brought the fish soup with her and offered, “Does anyone want fish soup?

stood up to assist Candice, asking,