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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 Candice, but in her search, she inadvertently collided with someone

strong cologne wafted through the

swiftly apologized, “I’m sorry, it

Xavier surveyed Sonia with the grace of a cultured gentleman. His voice was warm and amiable, asking.

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raised her head, she was met by Xavier’s distinguished and scholarly

her beauty, and

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

a few steps. She eyed Xavier cautiously and assured him. “I’m fine,

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

attempt at initiating a dialogue with

card. Horizon Holdings was a name she somewhat

Subtly removing his spectacles, he fiddled with them for a while before

deeply engaged with

attentively absorbing the

not to disturb them, Candice settled

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

where his

She found individuals like him to be truly impressive. He

long after, Hanley noticed

discussion with the industry expert he was

found her in a quiet, dimly illuminated corner, away from the main activity. Approaching Candice, he asked, “What brings you to sit over here?”

remarked. “I’ve been on my feet for quite a while, so I decided to

assured her. “We won’t

with a smile.

the discussion, Candice felt an unsettling sense

there was

the conversation with the industry figure concluded.

stage, with attendees having

out, and Ryan was the lucky

valuable cultural

the prize with envy. She half–jokingly teased. “You’re not into these, right?

to

“Seems like some with ill luck aren’t

Ryan’s calling you guys with

conversation with amusement and didn’t say anything

voice called out,

a friendly smile and asked. “Ms.

aware I’ve left Aether Corporation, you shouldn’t call me Ms. Secretary,” Candice