Yana's ex-classmate was called Zack Yancey.As they entered the banquet hall, he immediately distanced himself from Candice. "Just contact me when you leave. Yana ordered me to make sure you get back safely."Candice chuckled. "Does she think there are dinosaurs here?"Zack shrugged. "Maybe."Just a
Candice followed Zack into the car and took a moment to explain the conversation with Catherine that had caused people to misunderstand their relationship, but Zack didn't mind. He graciously drove Candice back to the hotel.Despite the evening's hiccups, Candice did gain something. She had exchange
Sieg wore a somewhat impatient expression. Lately, his family had brought up the topic of him and Yana again, and he couldn't shake the feeling that Yana's appearance here wasn't a mere coincidence but rather a calculated move.Before he could articulate his sarcastic remarks, he saw Yana holding a
After Christmas, the New Year was just around the corner. Candice decided to push her work aside for a while and spend time wandering around South City with Yana and the others.Hanley had been to South City for work, and Yana, in her quest for social media-worthy locations, had explored the city li
Compared to the nervous Yana, Candice appeared much calmer. She sat expressionless on the sofa as she replied to client messages on her phone.Yana asked, "Candy, aren't you worried about Alex finding out?"Candice paused in her typing and answered, "Going back now would make him more suspicious."S
Candice's gaze moved and she saw Alex by the stairs. The smile on her face instantly faded.Hanley also noticed Alex. He lowered his gaze slightly. Although he didn’t say anything, he moved a little closer to Candice in a reflexive protective posture.He blocked Alex's line of sight to Candice. Cand
Candice was surprised. She turned away from the fireworks, pursed her lips, then smiled, and said, "Well, Happy New Year."Hanley took away his hand, and then showed Candice the dust on his fingers. "Maybe you just got it accidentally.""It's okay." Candice didn’t mind, and she also discovered that
Sieg had intentionally said this for Candice's benefit. It was not that he had found his conscience, but rather, he felt that no matter what, Alex was his brother in arms and he should not take a loss at the hand of a woman.He did some mental calculation and was just about to mention Alex's injury