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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.”

her nerves calmed somewhat. She glanced around, looking for Candice, but in her

cologne wafted

and swiftly apologized, “I’m sorry,

voice was warm and amiable, asking. “My

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her head, she was met by Xavier’s distinguished

face, he was stunned by her beauty, and a

cleared his throat. His tone grew even softer as he queried.

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

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

dialogue with Sonia was

was a name she somewhat remembered. She

spectacles, he fiddled with them for a while

locating her colleagues, Candice found them deeply engaged with

absorbing the

to disturb them, Candice

Candice’s interest. His remarkable flair for creativity didn’t translate into arrogance.

Hanley in a phone conversation with his mentor, where his dedication and sincerity

Candice expressed her admiration for Hanley’s character. She found individuals like him to be truly impressive. He remained humble and focused without succumbing to arrogance or complacency, and he always maintained

long after, Hanley noticed

discussion with the industry expert he

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

choice of spot and remarked. “I’ve been on my feet for quite a while,

won’t

with

Candice felt an unsettling sense of

back uneasily, yet there was

with the industry figure concluded. At the same

stage, with attendees having picked numbers

was the lucky winner of a third prize. He

cultural

eyed the prize with envy. She half–jokingly teased. “You’re

to

playfully declined, “Seems like some with

calling you guys with ill

Hanley observed their conversation with amusement and didn’t say anything but

a voice called out,

was smartly dressed. He stood before Candice with a friendly smile and asked. “Ms.

you shouldn’t call me Ms.