“In such a state, the later we join the fray, the less opportunity we will get,” Candice said in a warm and polite tone. She was simply showing Ava the situation they were in. Ava’s expression was still dark as she snorted and said, “Do you think I need you to remind me of this?”Candice’s voice wa
Candice tensed up as she raised her eyes to meet Alex's. Suppressing her unease, she said, "He's a friend."Alex, on the other hand, averted his gaze."Is that so?" he asked casually. His skeptical tone was unmistakable.Subconsciously, she did not wish for Hanley to be wrongfully criticized, yet sh
Being paired for golf meant Alex had to guide Candice, with him wrapping his arms around her from behind.She felt the warmth of his chest against her back, his heartbeat discernible through their clothes.When Alex dropped his head, his breath tickled her ear, causing a fluttering sensation.Stan q
Candice had admittedly consumed more alcohol than she could handle. Her mind was foggy, and she felt a heaviness in her head, her hand shaking as it clung to the corner of Alex's shirt.Alex noticed how she was tugging at his shirt, his tone void of emotion as he commented, "You really can hold you
They were certainly engaged in a high-stakes game. Candice had suffered a four-digit loss in that round. Alex paid without even batting an eyelid.Her luck was not improving, and she continued to lose in subsequent rounds.Following one game, Sieg tossed his cards and remarked to Alex, "She's losing
That night, Candice had a difficult time falling asleep; her inebriation most likely contributed to her restlessness. A series of unsettling dreams kept her from finding peace, leaving her struggling to fully wake up.By the time she was able to lift her heavy eyelids, daylight had already filled th
Candice's direct questioning caused Yvonne to tense up. She awkwardly fidgeted with Peach's clothes.Observing this, Candice asked with a stern expression, "Has he been abusing you and Peach?"She noticed not only the marks on Yvonne's face but also the faint bruises on Peach's neck, partially conce
Alex came to a halt in the middle of his stride, shooting a frigid gaze at Greg Munoz's way.Greg, taken aback, queried, "What's with that look?"Alex, with a detached tone, suggested, "Let's head to the hospital wing."He shifted his attention away from Greg and toward Candice. His eyes briefly fli
After moving to Marina Bay Villa, Alex almost never worked overtime. Every day, he would appear at Ya Development, waiting for Candice to get off work. As for the BMW he gave Candice, it was left mostly unused.The few ladies in the company were familiar with Alex and were extremely envious of Candi
For the next few days, Candice brought lunch to Alex, even though it was all prepared by Alex.Candice found it a bit bothersome, but Alex seemed to enjoy it. It just so happened that both she and Yana had been meeting clients in the same area lately, so it was convenient to fulfill Alex's little wi
Alex mentioned someone having their eyes on him, and Candice hadn’t thought much about it at first. But later, she realized it was true when she saw a photo Kayla sent her. It showed a young, pretty woman with Sawyer, who seemed quite respectful toward her. What caught Candice's attention the most
Alex's expression was gloomy as he stared at the necklace. "What’s with this gift? She’s a kid. What if she swallows it? It's a choking hazard! Let’s return it."Candice calmly took the necklace and placed it back in the box. She said to Ellis, "We'll give it to you when you grow up."Ellis, innocen
When Sieg called Alex to invite him for a drink, Alex was shopping for Ellis’s clothes with Candice. He had several little dresses draped over one arm as he dutifully assisted Candice.Sieg's voice was loud, causing Candice to pause in her selection of clothes and turn to Alex. "If you have somethin
Candice was brought back to Alex's own home. She felt like a puppet with no thoughts of her own and could only follow Alex's lead. Her mind was blank, and her body was weighted down as if filled with lead.Alex guided her into the study. "I wasn't planning on showing you this so soon, but after try
Candice felt nothing. She asked with a stiff tone, "If I do what you say, will you stop following me around and stop targeting Hanley?"She had to admit that she had invested too much time in Alex; she was once innocent and carefree, but she was just confused now. Recalling the past, Candice felt n
Looking at the lemon candies on the table, Candice blinked in slight confusion as she looked up at Hanley.Hanley remained composed. Noticing Candice's gaze, he locked eyes with her and pursed his lips slightly when he caught the worry and guilt in her eyes.After a moment, he said, "You can tell me
Candice had always known that Alex had a sharp tongue, but she never expected him to use Hanley's mother to jab at his wound.They all knew that Hanley had gone abroad this time because his mother was not doing well.She trembled slightly, but she was unsure if it was out of anger or if she was remi