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Chapter 281

Chapter 0281

Candice spoke in a low voice. Because it was working hours, the surroundings were quiet, making her statements plainly audible.

Alex looked down at her. His penetrating gaze gently searched the surroundings before returning to her in silence.

His expression turned sour as he spoke with an air of contempt. “You’re too busy worrying about. other people’s problems to deal with your own mess. Are you truly foolish or simply clueless?”

Candice briefly closed her eyes before replying, “It’s part of my responsibilities.”

Alex let out a derisive chuckle and ridiculed, “Responsibilities that lead to embarrassment?”

She remained silent, her lips pressed firmly together. Alex was obviously in a bad mood today.

Whatever she said seemed to irritate him.

Candice turned to face Sawyer, who stood behind Alex. He signaled her with a barely

imperceptible gesture.

Taking a moment, Candice suggested, “Perhaps today isn’t the right time for this discussion. I-.-”

Before she could finish, she heard high heels clicking behind her.

She turned around to see a stern–looking Helen and a pale Sonia approaching.

‘seves brie

met Sonia’s, and the latter appeared perpetually pale.

Helen’s outraged voice interrupted her thoughts. She roared, “Do I really need to personally come

here to fetch you home?”

Her words were obviously aimed at Alex.

expression was dark and unyielding, devoid of any unnecessary emotion. He met Helen’s eyes

his features from Helen–sharp and distinct. He had angular brows, deep–set eyes, thin lips, a high

their mutual air of detachment and pride softened these sharp features, creating an

couldn’t help but heave

focus to Sonia, who stood meekly behind her. She

the

“Is that why you’re here?”

Helen raised her voice, her eyes flashing

you–if you dare to bring

and she did not mince words. Her dislike

apparent.

on the sidelines with

composure in public, making

provoke such a reaction.

the street soon noticed the commotion Helen’s loud voice

might draw more attention

seemed to take Candice’s silence as

just a secretary, yet she dares to be an hour

early departures were known but not usually discussed. She couldn’t hide her embarrassment when

in her eyes, admitting. “Mrs. Elysian, I was late today, but I notified Sawyer. It was

She curbed her anger and turned to Alex, asking. “How were you

expression darkened. She knew that if Helen discovered the details of the Burning Star

intense stare was fixed

responded,

concealing his injured hand behind him, her eyes showing a hint

got hurt at a construction site. Aether Corporation has

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there for an inspection when there was a safety oversight. A piece of plaster fell and hit him, requiring stitches.

a pointed look at Candice. She insinuated, “People from Burning Star Studio shouldn’t pretend nothing’s wrong just because they

“Burning Star Studio?”

“Candice is working there

toward

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