Chapter 0413
Sonia gazed at Alex as she spoke with a softened tone; it was aplete contrast to her attitude in
front of Candice. Her eyes were teary as she cautiously probed, "Lex, shall we talk outside? I know
a nice coffee ce nearby."
Sawyer furrowed his brow slightly while sizing up Sonia. Their rtionship wasn''t particrly good,
and they weren''t very close.
When Alex transferred Sonia over, Sawyer often had to clean up the mess she created. Though
they were minor issues, they became annoying when they piled up, leading Sawyer to maintain a
distant attitude toward Sonia.
Sonia continued to look at Alex expectantly, confident that Alex would agree once she mentioned
Brisco Corporation.
Full of expectations, she was taken aback when Alex''s emotionless voice rang out. "Why should I
listen to you?"
She exined instinctively, "But regarding Brisco Corporation…"
Alex lifted his eyelids, his gaze as calm as a still pond. He swept his eyes over Sonia''s bewildered
face, showing no interest in what she was saying.
A shiver ran down Sonia''s spine as a sense of panic took over. Desperate, she looked at Alex.
Realizing she was unable to read anything from his expression, she turned to Sawyer.
After looking around, she finally looked back at Alex and steadied herself by squeezing her palms.
"Apart from Brisco Corporation, I also need to talk to you about Redshade Corporation. Lex, don''t
you want to take over Redshade Corporation? I heard you''ve been nning for the proposal. I can
help you," Sonia said while biting her lip.
The financial meeting on the first floor was ongoing, and there were others there besides Alex.
Sonia''s voice, initially soft, gradually grew louder as she spoke. It seemed like she wasn''t just
informing Alex; she was also emphasizing to herself that she could indeed help him.
With half-closed eyes, Alex paid little attention to Sonia''s words. Sawyer timely interrupted, "Sonia,
the meeting is about to start. Mr. Elysian needs some rest. Could you please leave?"
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Embarrassed, Sonia stood her ground. "Lex, I meant what I said. As long as you''re willing, I''ll help
Aether Corporation through this crisis."
Sonia was about to step forward after she finished speaking, but Sawyer extended his hand,
blocking her path. He reminded, "If you can''t find your way out, I can escort you, Sonia."
Sonia stormed off.
Sawyer frowned while looking at Alex. "Looks like Sonia is going toin to Quentin again."
Alex, with a calm expression, replied, "Is everything arranged with Dorrington?"
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As the meeting was about to end, participants in the summit meeting were very proactive and
eager. Many had exchanged contacts and discussed potential coborations.
Candice received numerous business cards, mostly from those interested in associating with
Burning Star Studio. Even Ang handed over their studio''s card, expressing her boss''s desire to
meet Hanley.
Observing Ang''s exhausted appearance, Candice paused her action of taking the card. "What''s
wrong? You look pale."
Shaking her head, Ang sighed. "My best friend''s rtionship is in crisis, and I’m her emotional
support."
Ang''s best friend was Be, and Be''s boyfriend was Darius.
Candice felt a slight unease and was about to inquire further when Angined, “Men are
useless! I’m so sick of them. They’re always looking for a sidepiece. I told her to break up with him!”
Candice had expected this. She was about to ask more about Darius when Ang, now on the
phone, abruptly left.
Left with no choice, Candice let it be.
The day ended unusually early, with Candice leaving the meeting room at 5:30 PM. Barox was
supposed to pick her up at 6:00 PM, and as she was about to call him, she spotted a figure not far
away.
Frowning, she was about to turn away when the figure moved toward her. Henry''s voice, serious
and urgent, reached her ears. "Candice!"
He approached quickly, then he blocked her path and tried to grab her arm without exnation.
"You need toe with me to the hospital now."
His face stern, he scrutinized Candice. "You haven''t been pregnant for long, so it''s not toote. Let''s
go to the hospital and get rid of the child!"
He grabbed Candice''s arm forcefully, pulling her forward.
Henry, after contemting for several days, hade up with this solution. Even if Candice was
pregnant with that poor guy''s child, it didn''t matter.
He was Candice''s father and had the right to decide for her!
As a Renault, she couldn''t be with a poor guy. This would ruin his reputation!
Moreover, those friends who had dinner with him before were now mocking him, saying he had
gone so crazy trying to climb the socialdder that he was even spreading rumors about his
daughter and other men!
Because of this, Henry didn’t dare to go out these few days, and his phone had been powered off.
He even bought a new number just to text Candice!
Henry couldn''t stand this humiliation.
As he recalled everything, he tightened his grip on Candice''s wrist, causing her pain.
Caught off guard, Candice stumbled as she was pulled. Regaining her bnce, she forcefully pulled
her hand away from Henry''s grip and red at him coldly, saying, "Henry, what are you doing?
We’re out in public!"
Henry red at Candice, his anger rising at the thought of being looked down upon by his friends.
Suppressing his voice to avoid attention from passersby, he growled, “Candy, I’m doing this for your
own good! I don’t want you to regret it!”
Chest heaving, he appeared livid.
Candice was upset as well. She looked at her wrist, which was reddened from Henry’s grip.
“What can that poor loser give you?” His eyes were filled with rage, but as he thought about what
that person had said, he suppressed his emotion and tried to reason with Candice.
"Candy, believe me. I''ve experienced more than you can imagine. Being with such a man won''t
bring you a good life. Listen to me. I can take you to terminate the pregnancy. You''re still young, so
you’ll recover in no time. After you recover, I''ll introduce you to a well-respected man from Sris.
You''re pretty, so I’m sure you''ll have plenty of opportunities!"
Henry spoke as if it were a matter of course, but Candice found it nauseating. The so-called well-
respected man was probably Geoffrey, and the opportunities he mentioned were likely simr to
Hailey''s.
Disgusted, she was about to speak when someone gently grabbed her shoulders and pulled her to
the side.
Apanying this was a faint scent of cedar.