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Chapter 0278

Following this exchange. Davy stormed off angrily.

Zane had hoped to defuse the situation, but he was at a loss for words when he saw Davy storm

out. He could only say a few words before leaving.

These sudden developments caught Sonia off guard. She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her.

She instinctively sought out Alex. Her voice was tinged with worry as she asked, “Lex, did I say

something wrong?”

Alex remained largely unemotional, unsurprised by Davy’s outburst.

It seemed likely that Davy had been covertly in touch with Oakridge Capital, and Sonia’s blunt

words had merely struck a raw nerve, provoking a pretense of anger.

As Sonia awaited a response, her eyes began to redden. Her fear was growing, and she couldn’t help but reach for Alex’s clothing, murmuring apologetically. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.

I just thought…”

She couldn’t bring herself to finish the sentence and began to internally chastise herself for

believing she could be on par with or even surpass Candice.

Eventually, Alex gazed down at her, his voice deep as he said, “There’s a dessert table over there.

Why don’t you get some rest?”

Seeking reassurance, Sonia questioned, “You aren’t upset with me?”

After a brief pause,

uttered a soft hum.

A smile broke across Sonia’s face. She leaned in for a kiss, but Alex turned his head, causing her

lips to brush his chin instead.

Unfazed, Alex suggested, “Go on, take a break.”

nerves calmed somewhat. She glanced around, looking for

wafted through the

halted and swiftly apologized, “I’m sorry, it was

gentleman. His voice was warm and amiable, asking. “My apologies. Did I

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head, she was met

he was stunned by her

as he queried. “Are you okay? I hope I didn’t injure you.”

a few steps. She

at Horizon Holdings.” He offered her a business card with a friendly gesture and added, “Should you feel

initiating a dialogue with Sonia

receive the card. Horizon Holdings was a name she somewhat remembered. She had

receding figure. Subtly removing his spectacles, he fiddled with them for

colleagues, Candice found them deeply

was attentively absorbing the industry expert’s

to disturb them, Candice settled

way Hanley was acting piqued Candice’s interest. His remarkable flair for creativity

his mentor, where his dedication and sincerity

character. She found individuals like him to be truly impressive. He remained humble and focused without succumbing to arrogance or complacency, and

long after, Hanley noticed

politely wrapped up his discussion with the industry expert he

from the main activity. Approaching Candice, he asked, “What brings you to sit over here?”

for quite a while, so I decided to rest here while

won’t be much

with a smile.

discussion, Candice felt an unsettling sense of being watched.

back uneasily, yet there

twenty minutes, the conversation with the industry figure concluded. At the same time, a

was underway on stage, with attendees having

numbers were called out, and Ryan was the lucky winner

valuable cultural memorabilia.

She half–jokingly teased. “You’re

it to

“Seems like some with ill luck

guys with ill

didn’t say anything but instead, they started to

a voice called out, “Ms. Renault.”

smile and asked. “Ms. Secretary, I heard you’ve left Aether Corporation?”

you shouldn’t call