Old Mr. Elysian spoke with a tone of command.Alex's eyes darkened somewhat at that. He took a moment to collect himself before saying, "I've got a lot on my plate and I’d rather not waste time."Alex’s grandfather’s expression quickly became sour, a tinge of dissatisfaction across his wrinkled face
Xavier saw the searing animosity in Sonia's eyes, but he chose not to react. Instead, he feigned ignorance and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so upset all of a sudden?" He gently checked Sonia's forehead and asked, "Do you have a fever again?"The close encounter, coupled with the warm scent
Ivor's face bore a malevolent expression as he glared at Candice, his eyes brimming with disdain.He snarled, revealing his stained teeth. "Withdraw your accusations against me, and in return, I'll hand over proof,” he demanded. “That witch has been manipulating your foolish mother, not just once bu
The dispute between Alex and Sonia regarding Candice soon became a topic of widespread discussion. When Sonia returned to the Secretary's Office with a look of discontent, it had attracted attention. The majority of people enjoyed the drama as it played out, taking pleasure in it and giving Sonia l
Alex spoke with an enigmatic tone.With her lips pursed, Candice chose to stay silent.Candice had recalled the old man’s particular liking for irises, a sentiment more deeply rooted in Alex's grandmother's affection for the same flowers. Shawn's yard was lush with irises, some of which Alex and Can
When Candice conveyed her concerns, Alex scoffed. His eyes gleamed in contempt as he replied, "Really, do you see yourself as the one in charge here?"His mocking tone was clear enough for everyone around to hear.Undeterred, Candice lifted her gaze slightly to meet Alex's. She calmly stated, "I'm j
Before Sonia could say anything, Shawn's outraged voice interrupted them again.He issued a stern warning, "Alex, shall I call security to escort her out?"Caught off guard, the coldness in Alex's gaze dissipated. In a frosty tone, he announced, "I'll make arrangements for your ride home."He walked
Everything was far from good with Sonia. Her chest was marked with bruises that vividly illustrated the ordeal of the previous night, stimulating imaginations with their bluish-purple hues.The room was heavy with a lingering, musky odor, making Sonia feel sick to her stomach."What's wrong?"Xavier
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