Chapter 184


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    Candice Ignored Sonia’s haughty tone but continued to look for Chad in the crowd. She couldn’t


    see him with so many people around.


    Sonia was about to leave when she sensed Candice’s disinterest.


    Candice abruptly asked, “Where’s Alex?”


    Sonia’s smile returned as she said. “If Lex needs to hear something, I can pass it on. He’s not free


    to meet with you right now.”


    Persisting, Candice queried, “Is Dr. Sul in?”


    Sonia was initially perplexed, but she immediately regained herposure.


    “Why are you asking about Dr. Sui?” she asked.


    Candice took out her phone, meaning to call Alex and check with him to see if his uncle was


    around, rather than wasting time on small talk. She was dead set on meeting Chad today.


    As she was pulling out her phone, Helen’s displeased voice echoed from behind, “Aether


    Corporation really makes an impression. They even have the secretaries from the Secretary’s


    Office acting as receptionists at the door.”


    Sonia’s face stiffened at the sound of Helen’s voice.


    She was aware of Helen’s dislike for her, or rather, Helen’s indifference to her. Thus, she chose not


    to engage with Helen.


    Quietly, she stepped back, attempting to seem meek andpliant.


    Candice stood her ground. She eyed the middle–aged man with Helen and tightened her lips.


    Helen and Chad were present, but Daniel and Alex were not around.


    Candice gripped her hand tightly and stepped forward. She said gently, “Dr. Sui, I’m Candice. Dr.


    Brooks sent me to talk to you about my grandfather’s condition.”


    Chad had a rich voice. He had a solemn look as he nced at Candice and asked, “Are you the


    patient’s rtive that Vince referred to?”


    Candice nodded, saying, “Dr. Brooks said my grandfather’s illness needs urgent treatment. He


    mentioned that you’re an acimed neurologist and that under your care, the chances of sess


    are high.”


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    Chad’s brow furrowed, and he queried. “He said that?”


    “I have to tell you this,” he said, shaking his head and expressing regretfully. “The risk in your


    grandfather’s case remains high, no matter the doctor.”


    Candice’splexion paled at Chad’s words. She said quietly, “But you haven’t examined him yet.


    “I find you interesting.” Helen sneered, interrupting their conversation.


    “I see you can always find different reasons to get close to my family.” She ridiculed. “You


    discovered Chad is a doctor and are now using your grandfather as an excuse? Are you going to


    use this as an excuse to cling to Alex?”


    Hearing Helen’s taunts, Candice replied, “Mrs. Elysian, I don’t understand your spiteful assumptions


    about me, but I ask that you show respect for my grandfather.”


    “Respect? You dare speak of respect to me?” Helen’s face was twisted with contempt. “You made


    your own mother kneel in public, yet you talk of respect?”


    Helen’s insults intensified.


    Candice shut her eyes. She looked at Chad and pleaded, “Dr. Sui, you’ll be at Silverstone Hospital


    tomorrow. Is it okay if you assess my grandfather’s condition before making a decision?”


    Helen’s contemptuous and irritated gaze remained fixed on Candice, but she pretended not to


    notice.


    She couldn’t pass up the opportunity to save Joe. He was her sole family, having raised her since


    childhood.


    “What’s happening here?” Alex’s deep voice suddenly filled the room.


    Surprised, Candice looked up.


    Alex stood nearby. His gaze was fixed on Candice, and he asked sternly. “Who gave you


    permission to be here?”


    Candice’s eyes flickered slightly as she exined, “I’m here to see Dr. Sui.”


    “This is an event hosted by Aether Corporation, and you’re no longer part of us,” Alex remarked, his


    deep eyes giving nothing away.


    “Truthfully, Candice belongs here. It’s the Blue Artifact celebration, and she contributed


    significantly to that project,” Sonia interjected quietly, seemingly in Candice’s defense.


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    As Sonia concluded, Helen let out a mocking chuckle before Sonia could even maintain her calm


    facade.


    “How very considerate of you,” Helen said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.


    Sonia hesitated, then instinctively nced at Candice.


    Facing such tant derision from Helen, Sonia couldn’t help but expect a simr reaction from


    Candice.


    Yet Candice remained unruffled and answered smoothly, “Mr. Elysian, my resignation isn’t official


    yet. I am still yourpany employee.”


    In response, Alex snorted, “You seriously stop at nothing to achieve your goals.”


    “I’m just stating the facts,” she replied.


    Candice stood tall as she spoke, but only she understood how much she detested herself for


    speaking such things. She reasoned that she had to appear shameless in other people’s eyes.


    At that moment, Daniel arrived.


    He raised an eyebrow at the group obstructing the entrance and demanded sternly, “Why are you


    all here creating a blockade?”


    Helen answered, “A persistent nuisance is trying to attach herself again.”


    With that, she strutted into the ballroom, Chad following her.


    Daniel’s gaze briefly rested on Candice, then shifted to Alex. “Handle this situation quickly.”


    “Alex, let Candice in. It doesn’t look good having her standing out here.” Sonia dared to speak up


    once Helen had left.


    Her gaze fell on Candice, her words implying as though Candice were there to plead.


    “Tonight’s event has many guests. Your recent scandal has been impactful. Alex’s actions are to


    protect you from further scrutiny.”


    Candice couldn’t believe Sonia’s audacity to say so much.


    She watched Chad leave, realizing it might be harder to discuss Joe’s case with him in these


    circumstances. She would possibly make him ufortable too.


    Weighing her options, Candice decided toe to the hotel early the next morning to wait for


    Chad.


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    Just as she was about to leave, Alex’s cool voice rang out, “Since when did you and Hanley


    be an item?”


    Caught off guard, she turned to face Alex and replied. “I’m not in the mood to talk about this.”


    Her mind was preupied with meeting Chad, and she suspected Alex was attempting to


    embarrass her again, so she responded bluntly.


    But her reply seemed like a tacit confirmation to him.


    His eyes narrowed as he scrutinized Candice. Then, he scoffed and asked coldly, “What does


    Hanley have that makes youtch onto him? Is it money?”