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
A shiver coursed through Sonia as she grasped the chilling truth. Despite her naivety, she finally comprehended the situation at this very moment.She questioned, "Did you get close to me to get your hands on my company documents from the start?"Xavier countered, "Of course not. You genuinely capti
Alex's face bore a deeply serious expression, and his eyes, typically dark and penetrating, now shimmered with an added layer of frost. He hung up after quietly issuing some orders to Sawyer over the phone.There was a palpable coldness radiating from him.Candice stood a short distance away. She co
Alex's response was even-toned and devoid of emotion, but Candice's concern was apparent.She knotted her brow as she stared at him. Her voice was laden with seriousness as she pressed him for an explanation, "What exactly are you suggesting?""It's nothing. I'm just making a reasonable deduction fr
Candice followed Alex into Aether Corporation.The first floor of the building was nearly empty due to the late hour. The sound of their footsteps reverberated gently through the empty space.Pausing by the elevator, Candice voiced her hesitations, "You have important business matters to attend to.
Alex's face had always been expressionless, but Sonia felt that his cold expression was even more terrifying than usual now.His usual cold indifferent eyes were replaced by a deep chill. When she met his eyes, all the prepared words were swallowed back. She even hesitated and considered leaving bef