Alex and Sonia’s relationship spread like wildfire in the company. Candice no longer took the CEO’s private elevator to her workstation. She got to the office five minutes earlier and used the public elevator with the other employees. The reason was that Alex and Sonia were always together coming
When Candice arrived at the Elysians’ residence, dinner was about to begin. She gave the present to the maid and spotted Alex, who was already at the table. The man was on his phone and he simply glanced at her when she arrived. Daniel furrowed his brows and said sternly, “You’re late, Candice. A
Alex’s sentence had multiple meanings to it. Was he implying that Candice should by now be bored of the bracelet, or was he hinting at himself getting bored with Candice? It was ambiguous.After the party, Daniel and Helen saw the guests off at the gate. Alex spotted Candice’s car. “I’m busy. You
Candice paused for a moment. She put her purse down, took off her jacket, and asked with her usual tone, “Here to talk about Sonia?” She could not think of another reason for Alex to be in her house now. Alex looked at her and answered with a question, “Why are you late?” Candice had to work over
Candice narrowed her eyes. “I just don’t want the girl to overthink. It’s not necessary.” Alex picked up his pen again and signed his name on the document. He tossed it back in her face with a frosty look. “Fine. You can explain it to her.” Candice hummed a reply and was about to leave with the do
Sonia looked down and shyly said, “That’s not what I meant!” The other people in the room laughed and said, “Alex, you really look like a hen-pecked husband now.” Alex laughed frivolously. His deep eyes then stared at Sonia and said casually, “She’s still a girl, I have to take good care of her.”
Alex then looked at Candice. “What he said—my car broke down,” she said as she picked up the glass of wine that Alex poured. She simply added, “If you want a drinking buddy, I’ll take his place.” “You take his place?” Alex emphasized. He looked at Candice and Jackson meaningfully and asked frivolo
Candice narrowed her eyes. “I will.” Sonia then dragged Alex back into the game. Alex followed her without sparing an extra glance at Candice. When Candice left the club, she turned around to Jackson and said, “Thank you.” Jackson answered softly, “You’re welcome. I’ll drive you back.” “It’s…”