Chapter 0419


    Jackson''s voice came through the phone.


    Candice walked to the balcony, looking at the night scenery outside while pursing her lips.


    "This matter has dragged on for a long time; now there''s finally some resolution." Jackson sighed.


    He had been using connections to monitor Yvonne and Ivor''s situation for a while. After several


    months of investigation, it was about time for it to conclude.


    However, Candice didn''t rx much; the deep emotions in her eyes remained unyielding.


    Yvonne''s admission was a good start, but she couldn’t fully rx until obtaining the oue.


    Not hearing Candice''s response for a while, Jackson probably guessed what she was thinking and


    comforted her gently, "There''s progress after all, and progress is a good thing."


    Candice murmured in agreement. After chatting a little more, Jackson hung up to avoid disturbing


    her rest.


    Back in her room, Candice let out a shallow breath. Jackson was right; there was progress, and


    significant progress at that.


    The next morning, Candice called Hanley regarding Blue Artifact. Hanley promised to provide her


    with the materials that evening.


    "When do you n to return to Dorrington?" After discussing work matters, Hanley brought up this


    topic.


    It seemed that Jackson had informed him about everything.


    Candice replied, "They will probably contact me when the timees."


    There was no point returning now. Besides, Candice subconsciously felt that Sonia wouldn''t easily


    admit defeat.


    With everything going on, Candice felt a little worn out. Being reminded of something, she asked


    Hanley, "Do you have a beef with Quentin or someone in Sris?"


    She thought for a while before continuing, "Or is there someone you have conflicting interests


    with?"


    She was reminded of this by what Alex had saidst night. Quentin and the people behind him


    couldn''t be targeting Burning Star Studio for no reason.


    Candice shared her thoughts and suspicions about Quentin''s public rejection and the conjectures


    she had with Alex.


    Hanley didn''t speak for a while, but he eventually replied, "I''ll check. Don''t contact Quentin. I''ll talk to


    Abel about Jensen too."


    After promising Hanley, Candice suddenly heard Yana''s voice from Hanley''s end, which surprised


    her. "Is Yana there too?"


    "Yeah."


    When Yana answered the call, her tone was cheerful, but as soon as she started speaking, it


    changed.


    She pitifully said, "Candy, when are youing back? Nadia and I miss you."


    Candice hesitated before answering, "I think Barox can go back to Dorrington first."


    Yana eximed, her tone turning fierce. "What''s wrong? Did he mess things up for you?"


    "It''s not that," Candice replied carefully. She tried toe up with an excuse, but the fact was that


    she didn’t want to trouble Barox.


    Although he had been ying the role of a boyfriend diligently these days, Candice felt something


    was off.


    She had promised to pay Barox, but she still felt like she was using him.


    Afterst night''s incident, she felt even more uneasy.


    She wasn’t overthinking either.


    Yana had rmended Barox. Candice felt that if she made Barox wait for her again, likest


    night, it wouldn’t sit well with her, even if he didn’t mind.


    Besides, Barox didn''t hide his feelings for Yana. Candice felt that their rtionship wasplicated,


    and it was better for him to return.


    After talking to Yana, Candice went to the meeting hall. Work should be prioritized over these


    matters.


    When she ran into Alex and Sawyer downstairs, she wasn''t surprised, but recalling Alex''s sarcastic


    attitude fromst night, Candice pretended not to see them and hailed a cab.


    Sawyer coughed before saying, "Mr. Elysian, should I go talk to Candice?"


    Alex, looking at his phone while dealing with Aether Corporation''s matters, looked upzily. The


    coldness in his eyes resembled a piercing ray.


    Seeing that, Sawyer touched his nose, not saying anything more.


    Candice and Alex arrived at the meeting hall one after the other. Upon entering, they met Sonia''s


    gaze.


    Sonia didn’t bother concealing her resentment anymore, which Candice subtly noticed. It seemed


    Sonia was still unaware of the Dorrington situation.


    Candice felt it was just as well.


    A glint of determination shed in Candice''s eyes as she calmly returned Sonia''s intense gaze.


    Sonia''s features, initially clouded with gloom, twisted with tension. However, in the next moment,


    her resentful expression turned into a calm one.


    Right then, footsteps approached from behind, prompting Candice to turn instinctively.


    Alex, expressionless, walked in.


    His gaze lingered on Candice for a moment, then he looked over to focus directly on Quentin, who


    was standing behind her.


    Quentin had always been around; he was just engaged in conversation with others and seemingly


    avoiding Candice. Seeing that, Candice didn’t bother approaching him.


    Nevertheless, Quentin couldn''t overlook Alex even if he ignored Candice. Despite being aware that


    the Quimbys were targeting Aether Corporation, Quentin, a mere middle manager, wouldn''t


    intentionally snub Alex.


    Quentin put on a formic smile while saying courteously, "Good morning, Mr. Elysian. The summit


    meeting is about to conclude. You''re remarkably punctual."


    As one of the investors in this summit meeting, Alex responded with azy nce and a cold voice.


    "Mr. Howles, do you not want me here?”


    Stunned, Quentin quickly exined, “Of course not, Mr. Elysian. I just didn’t want you to set aside


    important matters to be here.”


    Hearing that, Alex sneered and replied with a stern voice, “Isn''t Redshade Corporation shutting out


    Aether Corporation an important matter?"


    "Lex." Sonia rose from her seat as soon as Alex finished speaking.


    She furrowed her brows and looked at Alex, displeased. "Mr. Howles isn''t intentionally targeting


    Aether Corporation. He simply wants to eliminate some unworthy studios."


    When Sonia mentioned studios, her gaze flicked briefly to Candice, who remained expressionless.


    Sonia,cking in other skills, excelled in diverting attention during serious matters. Alex was clearly


    pressuring Quentin, but she managed to interject and shift the conversation.


    It was hard to tell whether it was genuine stupidity or an attempt to assist Quentin in covering up.


    As expected, Quentin followed Sonia''s lead, steering the conversation toward Redshade


    Corporation''s emphasis on security.


    Candice lowered her gaze and walked away, thinking that Quentin wouldn''t notice her anyway.


    To be honest, Candice was in an awkward situation. Everyone knew Burning Star Studio was being


    boycotted. Apart from Ang and Yondu, no one dared to approach her, fearing possible


    repercussions.


    The events from yesterday added to the difort. Candice felt the curious nces from others


    throughout the morning.


    Even Sonia had been shooting her taunting looks, but Candice paid her no attention. She was


    waiting for updates from Dorrington.


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    Fortunately, the news arrived faster than she had anticipated.