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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.

and unyielding, devoid of any unnecessary emotion. He met Helen’s eyes with a chilly expression and said, “The

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

and

Alex’s unyielding attitude, Helen couldn’t help

Sonia, who stood meekly behind her. She scrutinized Sonia

the reason

reply was unemotional, “Is that why

your mother!” Helen raised her voice, her eyes flashing with irritation as she glared

to bring

not mince words. Her

apparent.

with her gaze averted and

composure in public, making Candice wonder what Sonia hom

provoke such a

soon noticed the commotion

of leaving immediately, wary that it might draw more attention and potentially Helen’s ire toward

to take Candice’s

secretary, yet she dares to be an hour late. What? Has this woman taken over this business without my

but not usually discussed. She couldn’t hide her embarrassment when

Helen with evident pain in her eyes, admitting. “Mrs. Elysian, I was late today, but I notified Sawyer. It was related to Mr.

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

expression darkened. She knew that if Helen discovered the details of the Burning Star Studio incident, it might

intense stare was fixed on

responded, “It was

his injured hand behind him, her eyes showing a hint of bitterness.

voice, “Mr. Elysian got hurt

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piece of plaster fell and hit him,

Candice. She insinuated, “People from Burning Star Studio shouldn’t pretend nothing’s

“Burning Star Studio?”

“Candice is

turned sharply toward Candice, her eyes

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