Chapter 0351


    Dressed in well-tailored trousers, his long legs encased, a deep red tie entuating his chest, and


    a charcoal gray suit exuding an air of nobility in every move, Alex entered slowly under the


    guidance of the staff.


    His gaze faintly scanned downward before preciselynding on Candice.


    Candice met his eyes, pursed her lips, and pretended not to notice him.


    Aether Corporation had always nned to make an impact on the Sris market, so Alex''s


    appearance as an investor wasn''t too surprising. Candice, with an expressionless face, listened to


    his speech and symbolically apuded along with the crowd.


    In the leisure time after the meeting, Candice heard many women around her expressing admiration


    for Alex. She wasn''t particrly interested in such topics, so she found an excuse to go to the


    restroom.


    However, the restroom on this floor was currently being cleaned, so she had to go to the one


    upstairs. As she entered, she saw a very slender girl standing by the sink. Her wrists were so white


    that the blood vessels were visible, and her hands rested delicately on the ck marble countertop,


    looking so fragile as if they could break at any moment.


    Candice halted for a moment, contemting leaving. Just as she was about to turn away, the girl


    turned around, her almond-shaped eyes and cherry lips defining her as a standard Southern beauty.


    If only her expression wasn''t so sorrowful...


    As she passed Candice, she couldn''t help but give a somewhat ugly smile. Candice watched her


    leave, feeling a sense of sadness.


    However, she didn''t pay much attention to it.


    Candice came back down in time and intended to seek advice from the experts Hanley had


    mentioned before.


    However, as soon as she entered the conference room, she almost collided with a guy. Stepping


    back, the guy quickly apologized. After the apology, he looked at Candice with a hint of surprise.


    "Are you from Burning Star Studio?"


    "My teacher was just asking why no one from Burning Star Studio hase yet. I''ll take you to


    him." The guy, acting quite familiar, smiled at Candice. "I''m Yondu Winston, a senior of Hanley''s.


    I''ve been responsible for weing those who came from Burning Star Studio before."


    Candice had heard Hanley mention this name before, so she nodded. "Thank you."


    However, as Yondu led her to find the teacher, they happened to pass by Alex.


    Although there were many people around Alex, most of them were women, all smiling and chatting.


    Candice overheard a particrly charming girl saying, "Mr. Elysian, making promises without


    actions won''t work. We need concrete actions."


    Without hearing Alex''s response, Candice followed Yondu to the other side.


    She had to admit that experts were indeed different, and many things became clearer for Candice.


    Once immersed in work mode, she was fully engrossed. By the time they were both done, it was


    already two hourster.


    Yondu shook his head from the side. "Alright, so we lost one Hanley and gained another. I always


    ask people from Burning Star Studio to take it easy. If you''re too serious, it makes my job difficult."


    The teacher scolded him, "You can''t progress if you''rezy, and you shouldn''t prevent others from


    progressing."


    Yondu was about to retort when he heard cheers from the front. Someone shouted, "Mr. Elysian


    said he''s treating us tonight at Pearl Grand Hotel!"


    Candice looked up, and Alex was still in the same position, surrounded by a group of people. His


    expression was indifferent, seemingly detached from the lively atmosphere around him.


    She took just one nce before retracting her gaze. Pearl Grand Hotel was known for its luxury and


    extravagance. If Alex was willing to spend money on it, he probably had set his sights on someone.


    Not interested in attending such a meaningless dinner, Candice whispered to the teacher that she


    wanted to go back to the hotel to rest. However, Yondu said, "Why go back? Everyone will be


    attending the dinnerter. It''s a good opportunity to get to know each other."


    The teacher, whom Yondu had introduced as Mr. Abel Franklyn, also mentioned, "They are all busy


    now, but they have a good rtionship with Hanley. I''ll introduce you to themter, especially Jared.


    He wanted to invest in Burning Star Studio before but was rejected by Hanley."


    Candice was unaware of this, but since Abel had mentioned it, she couldn''t refuse. She had no


    choice but to join them for dinner.


    Pearl Grand Hotel was on the other side of the city, and there were more than 20 people in their


    group. Yondu asked Candice, "Do you want to ride with us in a car?"


    Candice didn''t refuse.


    "Oh, Mr. Elysian, you''re indeed generous. I was thinking of taking a taxi, but I forgot that you have a


    driver. I''ll shamelessly hitch a ride with Mr. Elysian''s car, then."


    Candice turned around and saw Alex and an exquisite girling out from inside. The girl was


    almost sticking to Alex, and her smile was very charming. Candice recognized her as the girl who


    had mentioned Alex was boasting.


    As they passed by, the girl energetically greeted Abel, and Candice averted her gaze, not looking at


    them.


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    However, Alex stopped, his gaze casually sweeping over Yondu, then looking at Candice, and


    finally stopping on Abel.


    In a courteous tone, Alex said, "I''ve heard a lot about Mr. Franklyn. I originally had a few questions I


    wanted to consult with you, but I didn''t find a suitable opportunity just now. I wonder if you''d be


    willing to share your insights?"


    Abel''s attitude was also friendly. "Mr. Elysian, you''re too polite. If you have any questions, feel free


    to ask."


    Alex lowered his eyshes and spoke sincerely, "I don''t want to take up too much of your time. If


    you''re willing, how about joining me at Pearl Grand Hotelter?"


    Abel readily agreed, "Certainly."


    Yondu seized the opportunity and asked, "Mr. Elysian, can we bring two more people with us?"


    Alex nodded graciously, "Of course."


    He agreed readily, but the girl was a bit confused. She asked Alex, "Mr. Elysian, what about me?"


    Alex spoke indifferently, "Sawyer, help Designer Brown get a cab."


    Ang Brown was about to refuse when Candice spoke up, "I''ll take a taxi. It just so happens that I


    need to buy something."


    Hearing this, Ang''s face brightened, but before she could say anything, Alex interjected,


    "Sawyer?"


    Sawyer cleared his throat and looked at Ang. "Please go ahead, ma''am."


    Yondu whispered to Candice, "Mr. Elysian is quite considerate. He knew about the unpleasant


    history between Ang''spany and Mr. Franklyn. Otherwise, if he insisted on letting Ang get


    in the car, Mr. Franklyn might have gotten angry."


    Candice, who had slightly furrowed her brows, rxed them a bit. It turned out she had over-


    thought it. No wonder Alex had abandoned that girl and let Candicee in his car instead. He was


    afraid of offending Abel.