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Chapter 0216

Candice regained her balance. Her expression, which was directed toward Alex, was also

dissatisfying.

Her arm was still aching from the grasp, and she was now being accused of instigating trouble. She was overcome with a wave of indignation, her features etched with venomous mockery.

Just as she was about to speak, the sound of footsteps interrupted her, followed by Hanley’s calm, deep voice, “What’s going on?”

Turning toward him, she asked, “Why are you here?”

“We were waiting for you, and when you didn’t return, I came looking,” Hanley responded,

maintaining his usual impassive demeanor.

He cast a brief glance at Alex and Sieg in the distance and commented dryly. “This place Jackson

chose isn’t terrific. We shouldn’t come back here.”

With Hanley’s presence, Candice decided to avoid further confrontation with Alex and Sieg. She

murmured, “Let’s leave. It’s time to head back.”

Hanley agreed with a nod.

As they were about to depart, Sieg’s menacing voice echoed from behind, “You’ll regret this.

Candice.”

Pausing momentarily, Candice shot a cold look at Sieg and retorted sharply, “Have you ever trained a dog? The disobedient ones deserve to be disciplined.”

Sieg’s expression darkened menacingly as he gazed at Candice, almost as if he hoped he could.

pull her back with him.

Observing Sieg’s hostile attitude, Hanley subtly stepped in front of Candice, shielding her from Sieg’s intimidating stare. He addressed Candice with a calm tone. “Let’s head back to the car.”

His voice was audible enough for the others to hear.

Alex’s gaze intensified, focusing on Candice.

She bowed her head slightly, gracefully exposing her neck. Despite sensing Alex’s scrutinizing

eyes, she chose to disregard them.

with Hanley, Candice rejoined

to concern upon seeing their solemn faces. He asked,

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wrong?”

go home.” Candice

not staying at Hanley’s? You should ride home together.”

Northdale, something Jackson was unaware of. Thus, she had to explain

isn’t very secure, and it’s quite a distance. The

and

further discussion and seeing Candice’s resolved stance, Jackson didn’t

alone, finalizing plans with Jackson for the following day. They planned to meet at the villa first and

Dorrington, Hanley had secured several promising clients with Yana’s assistance. Their success here

arriving home, Candice found the residents‘ committee busy with

off her phone after freshening up. She settled. in with

night’s rest, she headed to the villa early the

everyone.

today? I’ve been doing this job for a long time, but this is the first time

negotiations.”

bad thing,” Candice said, “We are just exploring another path.”

descended the stairs, dressed more formally

acknowledged Candice’s presence

meeting was called to discuss the

stressed the importance of maintaining momentum on the project proposal while also following

to follow up with the partners,” offered

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extensive knowledge of the companies in

acknowledged this with a nod and said,

others worked

stern demeanor, prompting Candice to grow increasingly concerned as she examined

“These companies have rarely been involved in any art or exhibition activities. This

be quite challenging.”

instead pointed out. “That’s exactly why securing their collaboration would be

saw the reasoning, but she knew it

through the documents, pausing

employed? They’ve already agreed to a partnership

Why are they

agreement with

no contract

you plan to steal this project away from Francis?”

believe they were only looking to