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Chapter 0280

Candice expressed her concern, saying, “Sonia now has leverage against me. I doubt she’ll let it slide easily. Rather than waiting and allowing her to cause more problems, we should be

proactive and discuss this with Alex.*

Ryan agreed, remarking. “Absolutely. We can’t risk another stab in the back. It would be catastrophic.”

Lost in thought, Hanley remained mostly silent.

After a brief reflection, Candice gently suggested, “If we can’t reach an understanding. I’ll have no

choice but to leave.”

Hanley then raised his head and spoke in a firm tone, “Let me know if you need anything.”

Soon after, Hanley received a phone call, and he had to leave due to prior engagements.

Candice informed Ryan and then took a taxi to Aether Corporation, understanding the importance

of getting a clear position from Alex to avoid future situations like Sonia’s.

At Aether Corporation, Candice unexpectedly met Kayla in the elevator.

Kayla asked in surprise. “Why are you here?”

Feeling that something was off, Candice asked, “What’s going on?”

“Mrs. Elysian is in the office. She caught Sonia arriving late. Sonia’s being scolded upstairs now. Mr. Elysian is out on business, and nobody is stepping in to help,” Kayla shared gloatingly.

Hearing this, Candice was visibly troubled.

It seemed Sonia’s visit to Burning Star Studio was her own decision. With Helen there. Candice chose not to go forward. An encounter with Helen would probably be unpleasant.

Candice unexpectedly confronted Helen and Sonia as the elevator doors opened.

Helen was impeccably dressed as usual, but the brooding expression on her face made it clear

was seething with

face showed signs of defeat,

the elevator doors opened unexpectedly. She scowled and glanced over, her irritation visibly increasing upon

was sharp and cutting as she demanded, “Why are you

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before quickly excusing herself with her documents.

temperament, she responded coolly, “I’m here for a work discussion.”

sneered disdainfully and raised her

you’re collaborating with Hanley’s little studio now? Desperately looking for business every day? Candice, know your place. Don’t aim

Such demeaning remarks were typical of their interactions. While Helen’s vocabulary was

that arguing with Helen would be

consuming.

Candice’s composure, she couldn’t help

don’t have an appointment, do you? Mr. Elysian’s office isn’t open

assumed her and Helen’s mutual dislike for

hearing Sonia, Helen turned sharply toward her

implying? This isn’t a place for just anyone. Should I

“No, no, certainly

to speak now, are you? My son’s biggest error

to let someone

Helen never hesitated

Elysians for years, Candice somewhat grasped the

Alex absent, she chose to leave. She ignored Helen and Sonia and stepped back

elevator.

was leaving the building’s main entrance, she encountered

a neutral expression, followed

briefly landed on Candice before

asked, “Did you come to see Mr. Elysian?”

explaining. “I intended to talk to Mr. Elysian about the

suggesting. “Today may not

the unwelcoming vibe from Alex.

she prepared to depart, she saw Alex, who had walked ahead. He

turned around, his gaze sharply focused on Candice, and questioned accusingly.” Compensation? What are you proposing to offer, a hundred or two hundred million?”