Chapter 284


    Jessica looked at Candice’s Indifferent appearance, and Inwardly, she knew that iming not to be


    moved would be untrue.


    What she had said wasn’t a lle either. When Alex had first brought Candice to meet her, Jessica


    could sense that he genuinely liked this girl.


    Not to mention it was the first time he had brought a girl home, and he was very protective of her


    too.


    Alex had grown up almost always by her side, mainly due to the strained rtionship between


    Helen and Daniel.


    In Jessica’s impression, he used to be indifferent to everything. She used to worry that he might


    be antisocial or emotionally ipetent in the future.


    It wasn’t until Alex hesitated and asked her if he could bring a friend over that she was left


    surprised.


    After all, she had never seen him ask her such a thing from childhood to adulthood.


    At first, Jessica didn’t even consider that it could be a girl; she thought it might be one of Alex’s


    ssmates or friends.


    To be frank, in a certain sense, Alex’s rtionship with Jessica was more like that of a mother


    and son. Even when he took over Aether Corporation initially, he had consulted her.


    However, what truly left an impression of Candice on Jessica was because of Helen.


    Due to Daniel’s influence, Helen had always looked down on women from ordinary backgrounds.


    She had once tried to mock Candice, intending to belittle her for her modest family background.


    However, before she could proceed, Alex had intervened.


    The mother and son had a heated argument, which turned the situation quite ugly.


    Jessica had observed from the sidelines, and it was evident that Alex was openly siding with


    Candice.


    Later, when she followed her husband to the coastal area, she became less informed about the


    affairs in Dorrington City. asionally, during phone calls, she would hear Alex casually mention


    Candice.


    It wasn’t until a few days ago when she was chatting with Helen that she learned about the strained


    rtionship between Candice and Alex.


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    “Ms. Kane.” Candice’s voice interrupted Jessica’s thoughts. She snapped back to attention, and her


    expression quickly resumed its professional demeanor.


    Candice asked in a businesslike manner. “Do you have any other requirements? Under the


    condition that both parties find it reasonable, we will do our best to meet the client’s demands.”


    Jessica’s thoughts were redirected to work, and she no longer dwelled on Alex’s matters.


    Although she was Alex’s godmother, she genuinely approached the conversation with sincerity.


    making the discussion pleasant for both sides..


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    Afterward, she extended an invitation to Candice. “Would you like to have dinner together?”


    Without hesitation, Candice directly declined. “I’m sorry, Ms. Kane, I have something to attend to


    Jessica took it as a polite refusal, and as Candice’s phone happened to ring, she nodded at


    Jessica and left.


    The call was from Jackson. Candice had been closely monitoring the situation with Yvonne, and


    she had enlisted his help.


    She answered the phone, and Jackson’s voice immediately came through. “There’s some


    surveince footage here you cane and check. But after consulting mywyer friend, it’s


    difficult to prosecute with just surveince. It would be best to have chat recordings or witness


    usations.”


    Recording conversations was not practical, and there were only Yvonne and Peach as potential


    witnesses. Yvonne’s current narrative was still centered around the idea that Sonia was after


    Candice.


    *Looking at the darkening sky outside, Candice let out a sigh.


    Jackson inquired, “Given the current situation, do you want to continue?”


    Indeed, considering the present circumstances, even if they found evidence proving Sonia had


    contact with Yvonne, it wouldn’t be considered substantial proof.


    Standing by the roadside, amidst the bustling traffic and neon lights, it seemed like everything was


    conveying a message–there was no need to pursue the matter as no one would care.


    However…


    She couldn’t ept that.


    After a moment, Candice lowered her gaze and looked at her slender fingertips. In a resounding


    voice, she said, “Sometimes, evidence doesn’t necessarily prove justice. It’s also about karma.”


    “Jackson, believe it or not, if Sonia is truly what we suspect, she won’t have a good ending.”


    Her stance was firm, and Jackson didn’t say much. He just sent her the address, asking her to


    come to check the surveince.


    It was a restaurant in a shopping mall. Jackson mentioned that the owner was his college


    ssmate, who had allowed them ess to the surveince footage.


    The footage was ordinary, just Sonia and Yvonne having a meal together. However, Yvonne’s


    behavior was reserved, holding Peach carefully.


    After quickly reviewing the few minutes of footage, Candice asked the owner, “Can I have a copy of


    this segment?”


    The owner exchanged nces with Jackson and readily agreed.


    As Candice had been focusing on Burning Star Studio’s businesstely, she decided to stay at the


    vi. Jackson dropped her off before leaving.


    Contact from Aether Corporation came on its own, but not until two dayster.


    It was Sawyer who called, and his request was simple. He hoped Burning Star Studio could


    provide security measures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.


    Certainly, all of these things needed to be discussed further.


    Sawyer’s words were conveyed, and Candice ryed them to Hanley and the others.


    Hanley raised an eyebrow slightly. “Ryan and I will go. You stay here.”


    Candice was relieved as she didn’t want to go to Aether Corporation either.


    However, she didn’t get to rx. On Wednesday morning. Sawyer’s call came in. “Candice, your


    need toe to the meeting at Aether Corporation.”


    Hearing this, she paused and questioned, “Haven’t Hanley and the others already gone?”


    “Mr. Elysian said that you have been responsible for the matters between Aether Corporation and


    Burning Star Studio. Now, with a sudden change in personnel, if there are anymunication


    issues regarding the details, it could be troublesome.”


    She remained silent. It was indeed challenging to switch representatives midway through a


    business deal. Hence, she agreed and went to Aether Corporation.


    Candice was familiar with the way to Aether Corporation and went straight up to the conference


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    room.


    Alex’s habit was to hold small or less important meetings in the small meeting room next to the


    president’s office. This way, he could efficiently handle work without wasting time.


    “Mr. Elysian, Mr. Baldwin and the others are asking when you wille over again.” Inside the


    president’s office. Sawyer pushed the door open and whispered to Alex.


    Alex had just received an international conference call. He nced back at Sawyer upon hearing


    his voice.


    Sawyer immediately understood and took a couple of steps back, not disturbing him.


    After finishing the call, Alex started sorting out documents with a cold expression. “Has everyone


    gathered?”


    Sawyer hesitated for a moment. “Ms. Renault should be on her way.”


    “Notify me when everything is ready.” Alex’s tone was cold, and his slender fingers casually flipped


    through a document.


    Sawyer felt somewhat awkward. “But Mr. Baldwin…”


    Alex put down the document, and his dark eyes looked at him without any emotion. “Don’t make me


    repeat myself.”


    Sawyer could only retreat in defeat.


    However, as soon as he left the office and was about to head to the conference room, he


    encountered Candiceing up.


    He immediately felt relieved and greeted her warmly, “You’re here!”