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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

signs of defeat, projecting

opened unexpectedly. She scowled and glanced over,

cutting as she demanded, “Why are

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Candice’s clothes before quickly

Candice remained calm. Familiar with Helen’s temperament, she responded coolly,

have to discuss?” Helen sneered disdainfully and raised

business every day? Candice, know your place. Don’t aim for what’s not yours. You can’t turn into Cinderella in real

of their interactions. While Helen’s vocabulary was repetitive, her intention to

with

consuming.

Seeing Candice’s composure, she

an appointment, do you? Mr. Elysian’s office isn’t open to just

her and Helen’s mutual dislike for Candice would unite them.

Sonia, Helen turned sharply toward her and reprimanded her. “What are

for just anyone. Should I

backtracked, “No, no, certainly not.”

now, are you? My son’s biggest error was hiring

let someone like you in.

status, Helen never hesitated to deliver sharp

the Elysians for years, Candice somewhat grasped

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

elevator.

she was leaving the building’s main entrance, she encountered

a neutral expression, followed by

before shifting away,

you come to see

the Burning Star Studio incident and our readiness to offer

as he glanced at Alex, suggesting. “Today may not be the ideal

unwelcoming vibe from

Alex, who had

gaze sharply focused on Candice, and questioned accusingly.” Compensation? What are you proposing to