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Chapter 223

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.

seemed to freeze instantly. Alex narrowed his eyes; his

air of superiority as

relationship with Candice. She’s also someone I’ve helped bring

pleasant smile, but his words were discomforting, hinting at an improper relationship between him and

Alex.

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inside, Francis harbored resentment toward Alex for having him fired from 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 used that as an excuse to dismiss him.

various things about Candice and Alex later on,

deliberately targeting

him now, to let him know that the women he had slept

by

Francis’s words, Candice understood what he meant. She coldly lifted her eyes without any expression and replied, “Mr. Moreno’s shamelessness has truly enlightened me. You’re hoping that Webrews Group and

scapegoat again later.”

his eyes. However, in front of Alex, he didn’t vent it out. Instead, he sighed helplessly, saying, “Candice, why bother? I know it’s been tough for you after leaving

you’ve

could sense an even more chilling gaze fixed

from above.

with someone like Francis was futile in

pursed her lips and was about to leave. Unexpectedly, Alex, who had

it seems like Hanley can’t give you what you want. That’s why you keep

yourself to

paused, but he didn’t look

him. His face was chillingly cold.” Francis, did you forget what I told you before?”

an authority that brooked

expression immediately faltering. He glanced at Alex and then

her phone, “I just remembered that I still have Mr. Jordan’s contact

this time. Unable to

teeth and left.

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relief. The reason she hadn’t brought out the recording earlier was because there were only the two of them, and she

she watched Francis leave, she felt that he needed

until Alex’s cold and deep

few steps away from her, staring at

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