Chapter 0223
The steady footsteps echoed clearly in the tranquil environment, causing Candice’s heart to skip a
beat as she looked up.
Following from behind Alex were Sawyer and a middle–aged man with a cold expression, whose gaze scanned between Candice and Francis.
Francis froze abruptly upon hearing Alex’s voice.
“Mr. Moreno seems to be in high spirits.” Alex’s gaze lingered on Francis, his tone devoid of much
emotion. “Looks like you’ve been doing quite well lately?”
Candice had regained her composure. She clenched her clothes and then glanced back at Alex.
puzzled as to why he was there..
However, Alex noticed her gaze and turned his dark, deep eyes toward her, revealing an indiscernible emotion. His tone carried a hint of mockery. “Candice, you’ve given me quite a few
surprises.”
His ‘surprises‘ weren’t meant as compliments.
She pursed her lips and was about to speak when suddenly Francis reacted.
He put on an innocent smile and spoke up. “What a coincidence! Alex, you’re here too. How about dining together later?”
After saying this, he glanced slyly at Candice, adding, “However, Ms. Renault and I have some
personal matters to discuss. I’m afraid you might have to wait a bit.”
He emphasized the word ‘personal‘ in an ambiguous manner, with his eyes showing mixed
emotions toward Candice.
It was hard for others not to misinterpret.
narrowed his eyes; his
an air of superiority as he glanced
relationship with Candice. She’s also someone I’ve helped
improper relationship between him and Candice. Francis deliberately said
Alex.
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the company back then. During that time, Aether Corporation was about to promote a new batch of middle management, and he had a good chance. However, Alex
things about Candice and Alex
deliberately targeting him.
him know
by others.
understood what he meant. She coldly lifted her eyes without any expression and replied, “Mr. Moreno’s shamelessness has
the scapegoat again
his eyes. However, in front of Alex, he didn’t vent it out. Instead, he sighed helplessly, saying, “Candice, why bother?
you’ve mentioned such conditions, it’s
expression grew colder, yet she could sense an even more chilling
from above.
that dealing with someone like Francis was futile in a war of words unless she could directly deal with him.
to leave.
Hanley can’t give you what you want. That’s why you
to exchange
but he didn’t
front of him. His face was chillingly cold.” Francis,
carrying an authority
immediately faltering. He glanced at Alex
an expressionless face, picked up her phone, “I just remembered that I still have Mr. Jordan’s contact information
changed completely this time. Unable to
teeth and left.
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The reason she hadn’t brought out the recording earlier was because there were only the two
as she watched Francis leave, she felt
notice the presence beside her until Alex’s cold and deep voice rang
her, staring at her with
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