Candice maintained her professional demeanor, replying, "It's the company's policy, Ms. Burgess."Nina scoffed, then asked Alex, "Is there really such a company's policy?"Alex's gaze shifted briefly between Candice and Nina. He then remarked nonchalantly, "Remember that bag you liked yesterday? I'l
When he did not receive an answer, Hanley lifted his brows slightly and asked, "Do you know Jackson?"Regaining composure, Candice confirmed, "Yes, he's a friend of mine."She extended her hands and introduced herself, "I'm Candice Renault."Hanley shook her hand and sat opposite her.He quickly got
The unexpected encounter took Hanley by surprise. Raising his eyebrows, he approached her and inquired, "You seem quite taken with artistic planning, don't you?"Responding with a smile, Candice remarked, "It's quite the coincidence running into you here."Hanley, maintaining his cool demeanor, clar
Candice felt a sting in her lips and the slight taste of blood on her tongue, realizing she had hurt her own lips.As Alex relaxed his hold, she instinctively turned her head away, causing her nightgown to slip and vaguely expose her collarbone and a large area of her skin.Alex smiled scornfully as
After waiting ten minutes with no response from Alex, Candice stood up, intending to leave the pantry.However, she caught a glimpse of Charles, who seemed to be in a hurry and had returned to pick up something.He appeared surprised to find Candice there and asked, "Ms. Renault, you’re still here?"
Although Alex's voice was calm, Candice could sense the annoyance in it since she knew him well.Confused about the reason for his irritation, she remained silent, her lips tightly pursed.This response seemed to intensify Alex's contempt. He narrowed his eyes, his tone icy as he accused, "Ms. Renau
The window of the room was left open. Wind from the outside came through the opening. Candice who was clad in a thin bathrobe, felt a slight flutter against her body.Candice was slightly stunned. She didn’t understand what Alex was saying.She glared at him before slowly saying, “What do you want?”
Once she locked the door, Candice huffed and puffed as she put her hands on the sink. She could still hear Alex’s voice outside. Candice raised her eyes and looked at her reflection in the mirror. She could only feel how laughable it all was.Eight years and all she managed to get was that she had s