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
In that moment, Candice felt rooted to the ground, immobilized. She was compelled to listen to Yvonne's cries for her name."Candy, get Peach out of here!"At these words, Ivor ceased his assault on Yvonne. He shifted his angry, murky gaze to Candice, sneering, "You're the daughter of this bitch, ar