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Candice hadn’t spent much time with Shawn, but she knew that when Alex was a child in the

Elysian family, he always stayed by Shawn’s side.

Candice used to accompany Alex to spend time with Shawn, who would often say that she would be the Elysian family’s granddaughter–in–law in the future.

Unlike Daniel and Helen, Shawn genuinely liked her.

Candice remembered the first time she went to meet Shawn with Alex he had given her his blessings. In her presence, he also educated Alex, emphasizing the importance of treating his wife well

However, precisely because of this, she was somewhat reluctant to see him. She didn’t want to hear his regrets about their relationship. More importantly, she didn’t want to pretend in front of Alex as if everything was fine.

But before she could express her refusal, she heard Alex say, “If you don’t go to see him, he’ll probably come to find you.”

Indeed, that was something Shawn would do. Alex’s stubbornness was influenced to a great

extent by Shawn.

Between breaths, she struggled with conflicting emotions. Eventually, she nodded. “I’ll go see him.

He acknowledged with a casual “Hmm,” not paying much attention. “I’ll pick you up when it’s time.

Candice remained silent. While Alex could be stern and decisive when dealing with outsiders, he was quite accommodating with those close to him. Examples included Shawn and Jessica. For

someone like her, who wasn’t as intimate, he could be ruthless.

As her thoughts churned, she followed Alex into the construction area.

Ryan happened to be outside, and upon seeing them, raised an eyebrow. “Is Mr. Elysian here to

supervise again?”

His tone was unfriendly, and Alex gave him a glance before entering directly.

Following Alex, Candice heard Ryan’s indifferent voice, “Hanley is inside.”

The construction site was cluttered with debris. Candice had changed into flat shoes when she

came out, but due to the many cables strewn on the ground, she walked slowly.

this way.” A deep voice sounded, and Candice, unsure where it came from, turned

“There’s dust over there, it’s easy

clothes.”

in work clothes with some paint stains on

look at him, a cold voice sounded before she could speak, “Should I compliment Mr. Baldwin for being so

shirt, seemed out of place in this setting. His dark eyes were cool as

and Candice.

for a moment, and expressionlessly said, “After all, she

to take care of her a bit

After all, there are

There are dozens of secretaries alone, it is impossible to

last sentence lacked a particular tone, the

He sneered, “Mr. Baldwin

of words is quite

or not, who are you to judge?” The tension between the two escalated, even causing a few workers

furrowed her brow. Standing next to Hanley, she stated matter–of–factly,

an

as she didn’t want

She said seriously, “I’m not very knowledgeable about materials and construction. If Mr. Elysian wants to know, you can ask someone else. I’ll go outside to help.”

saying this, she left and happened to run into Nadia, who was counting things. They

had come for work. Once he confirmed that there were no issues on the

lot, Candice asked, “Are you satisfied

car door, paused. He looked at Candice with

“In what aspect?”

“The progress of the construction.”

an improvement

at a spot on Candice’s left shoulder.

15 BONOS

some white dust on her clothes, and she patted it off. Then, she turned back to Alex and

in her tone were almost explicit.

evening sky wasn’t too

deep black eyes locked on her, and his voice remained cold. “Don’t forget what

me.”

Shawn. Candice nodded, “I

Candice finally felt that everyonel could breathe a

the day Yana came over, the entire

attention to the others but directly pulled Nadia and Candice aside.