Charles tried to get close and chatted enthusiastically with Sonia. "This is my first time in Stugan City. Lex said it's like a graduation trip. Are there fun things to do here?" Sonia's tone was naive and romantic, truly sounding like a tourist.Candice glanced back and saw Alex closing his eyes
Candice's expression remained unchanged, and she didn't respond to Sonia's words. She looked at Alex and asked, "When are we leaving?"Sonia had come with Alex for a leisure trip, and while he didn't involve her in work matters, he was willing to spend time with her during breaks. Candice was just
"Lex!" Sonia happily pulled Alex to the couple's outfit, asking him enthusiastically, "Do you think it's good? Candice just said it looks nice.""Is that so?" Alex looked at Candice, who stood there with no particular expression. Then, he gently nodded. "It's not bad."Alex turned away and casually
Candice had a mild allergic reaction, resulting in minor rashes on her chin.This happened just as she had requested sick leave from Alex, so that she could avoid field assignments.By the time Candice's rash subsided, Sonia was preparing to leave for Dorrington City, constrained by her limited days
"Okay," Alex reflected briefly with a downward gaze before promptly agreeing.Ava cheerily lifted her glass and casually remarked, "Your mom and I used to half-jokingly talk about becoming in-laws."Candice observed their toast from a distance, noting Ava's emphasis on her long-standing friendship w
The silence in the car stretched on.Candice waited for Alex's decision. If he chose to drive, she would have to make her way back to the hotel alone.Sensing Alex's hesitation, Nina offered a compromise while smiling, "It's okay if you don't want to drive; I can take the wheel."Alex had little roo
Nina sat extremely close next to Alex, and he caught a whiff of her perfume as it drifted toward him.Her knee brushed against him. She leaned in and whispered, "I'm sure I can match up to your secretary."Alex's gaze darkened, his eyes losing their playful spark, replaced by a cool detachment.He u
She placed the broth beside him, announcing, "Your broth is here."He said nothing, his gaze fixed on the computer screen, clearly preoccupied with his task.Candice remained seated on a sofa nearby, unsure if he would need her for anything else, not daring to leave.She waited on the couch for appr