Chapter 32
“Candice, you’re responsible for this document, aren’t you?”
Candice recognized it as one she had edited.
Sonia expressed her disappointment. “There’s an error in the data, and it was submittedte.
This led to the client withdrawing their cooperation. This project has suffered because of this.”
Several co–workers had not left far away; they overheard their conversation and turned their
inquisitive eyes toward Candice.
Candice was a long–standing employee at Aether Corporation. No matter how many disliked her,
no one questioned her ability.
She gazed at Sonia, who was giving her a regretful look.
Candice went to see Alex at noon, as he had a client meetingter in the afternoon.
He had been in the middle of going over a contract when she walked in.
Alex raised an eyebrow and asked, “You didn’t think to knock first?”
“I needed to discuss something urgent.” Candiceid a document on his desk, asserting. “These
aren’t the files I submitted. They’ve been
tampered with.”
Alex stopped, nced up, and inquired. “Do you have proof?”
“I’ve kept backups of the originals,” Candice replied.
Alex had always advised her to be cautious and prepared, especially given the numerous
underhanded tactics in their line of work.
He drummed his fingers on the table and said, “Hmm, I believe you.”
Alex’s answer moved Candice. She was about to respond when Alex shifted the conversation,
remarking. “But it’s irrelevant now. The
client has already pulled out.”
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He raised his eyes to meet her gaze, stating matter–of–factly, “You werete in submitting those
documents. That’s on you.”
Candice attempted to justify. “I was dealing with an emergency that day.”
*Thepany cannot be held ountable for your personal emergencies.”
Looking at him, Candice had to question, “What about Sonia? Does thepany make exceptions
for her?”
Alex’s rhythmic tapping on the desk ceased. He idly nudged a new toy on his desk and responded
nonchntly. “Thepany might not
but I do.”
Candice was left momentarily speechless, and then realization dawned on her. Sonia had Alex’s
backing her. He was ready to defend her, which was why she was fearless.
With a wry chuckle, Candice shut her eyes briefly.
Looking at Alex, she inquired, “Is this project valued at five million?”
Alex, without any emotion, stated, “You know the rules; three months of your sry will be
deducted.”
Despite her high ie, she did not have much in the bank because of Joe’s high nursing care
costs. Most of her monthly earnings went
there.
After a moment of silent contemtion, she proposed, “What if I can fix this?”
Alex responded, “Then you still get yourmission.”
Before she left the office, Candice acquired the contact information of the client and humbly invited
him out for dinner, which he finally agreed to after several rejections.
The dinner was arranged at a high–end hotel downtown.
He was there waiting for Candice when she got there.
The client was a middle–aged man in his fifties. He disyed surprise upon seeing Candice, his
irritation swiftly changing to a pleasant
smile.
In the adjoining private room, Sieg boasted to Alex.
He pointed at a wine bottle, remarking, “Lex, this wine is a gem from my father’s collection. I’m sure
you’ll love it. It’s unusual for us to get together these days. We have to drink to our heart’s content.”
Alex pushed the wine ss aside, stating tly, “Not for me. I have things to deal withter.”
Sieg, teasing, said, “Whatmitments? Looking after your sweetheart?” He continued, “You’ve
never been this devoted to anyone else. Why are you so smitten with her?”
His questions took Alex by surprise.
Just as Alex was ready to respond, another person poked fun at him, saying. “What do you know?
He just likes her. Do you recall how sweet and innocent Candice seemed while she was with him?