Chapter 0441


    Alex''s tone was heavy, much like the rain outside, each drop sending a shiver through the air.


    At that moment, Candice recalled Jackson''s words about someone from Sris pulling strings for


    Sonia.


    Candice''s expression darkened slightly. It dawned on her that it might be Darius.


    Yana eximed in disbelief, "What do you mean by ''someone''? You''re not just making this up, are


    you? It feels like something you could fabricate. And about the medical bail, what illness does she


    have?"


    Candice regained herposure, her gaze fixed on Alex, more intense now.


    "It''s true," Sawyer interjected.


    He had been listening to their conversation and nced at Alex before countering Yana''s doubts,


    saying, "Someone has been actively obstructing the case from Sris'' side. On the day Candice


    won herwsuit, mypany also filed an appeal against Sonia for stealing trade secrets."


    "Furthermore, Mr. Elysian has been cooperating with various investigations these past few


    days. But for some reason, there''s been continuous interference from someone in Sris, though


    we still don''t know who''s behind it."


    After Sawyer finished exining, Candice furrowed her brows slightly.


    Yana scoffed disdainfully and rebuked, "You make it sound so convincing. Does Sonia have a big


    backer in Sris, then? You''re wearing so many cuckolds, Alex."


    When they arrived at the vi and the car came to a stop, Yana''s phone rang.


    Without hesitation, Yana opened the door and stepped out to answer the call.


    Candice stayed put.


    Alex nced at her and then at Sawyer, who promptly exited the car.


    As the door opened, a mist of rain entered. Candice got straight to the point, saying, "The person


    from Sris must be Darius."


    Stunned, Alex''s dark eyes focused on her as he asked, "How do you know?"


    Candice shifted her gaze away from Alex and remarked, "Sonia let it slip the other day. Plus,


    Quentin probably isn''t capable of that kind of influence."


    The fact that someone could exert power from Sris to Dorrington showcased their immense


    influence. Despite her doubts, Candice could only analyze the situation calmly.


    Moreover, apart from Alex, no one in Dorrington knew about her connection with Darius.


    Though her thoughts churned beneath the surface, she kept her emotions in check.


    After a brief pause, she asserted, "I''m not sure about the rtionship between Darius and Sonia,


    and whether you believe it or not is your call, but I won''t let Sonia off the hook so easily. Whether it''s


    Darius or you, no one can stop me."


    With that, Candice reached for the car door, pausing as if considering something. She nced


    down at her hand resting on the car door.


    Her voice remained firm as she added, "Also, I don''t need to hear unnecessary words or receive


    unnecessary concern from you."


    With those words, Candice stepped out of the car.


    Yana hurried over just in time, shielding her with an umbre. Candice whispered a thank-you and


    headed back with her.


    Behind them, Alex leaned against the passenger seat, his expression hard to read.


    Sawyer, who had just settled into the car, hesitated before speaking up, "Mr. Elysian, should we


    head back to the office or headquarters? The chairman has scheduled a meeting at three for this


    afternoon."


    Alex paused for a moment before responding, "Let''s head back to the office first. Is the issue with


    Horizon Holdings resolved?"


    Sawyer nced at Alex, holding back something he wanted to say.


    Ever since their time at Sris, Alex has been making arrangements to deal with the stolen secrets


    from Horizon Holdings. The wholepany had been working overtime for a while, and finally,


    progress was being made.


    Alex''s decisions were firm. With Sonia diverting Xavier''s attention, he could proceed with his ns,


    albeit slowly.


    Now, with Horizon Holdings facing internal turmoil, they were one step closer. However, concerns


    remained with headquarters and Daniel.


    Sawyer couldn''t help but feel a hint of worry about the situation.


    Once back at the vi, Yana promptly ushered Candice into the bathroom, advising, "You need to


    take a quick shower. I''m worried you''ll catch a cold. If you do, Hanley and Jackson will definitely


    me me."


    Feeling chilled from the rain, the warm water was a weefort for Candice.


    After her shower, Candice came out to find Yana lounging on the sofa,pletely absorbed in her


    phone.


    Spotting Candice, Yana piped up, "Got any ideas for where we should go? Nadia''s asking in the


    group chat about our year-end holiday ns."


    Candice asked, "Are you all nning a trip?"


    Yana nced up and reminded her, "Remember we talked about going on vacation together at the


    end of the year?"


    Candice had totally forgotten about that. Between work and thewsuit, it had slipped her mind,


    especially during her hospital stay.


    She suggested, "Stugan could be nice. The weather there is usually pleasant."


    Yana nodded, still focused on her phone, saying, "Okay, I''ll let Nadia know. We can decideter by


    voting."


    Candice hung out in the living room for a bit before heading back to the study.


    Even though she had Jensen''s approval for the studio bid, their sess ultimately relied on their


    abilities.


    While Candice was in the hospital, Hanley took charge of the project. Now that she was back, it was


    only natural for her to continue the work.


    Shortly after firing up herputer, her phone buzzed on the desk—it was Darius calling.


    Candice had a bad feeling about it. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to pick up.


    Darius''s voice came through, saying, "Heard you''re out of the hospital."


    Candice clenched her hand, trying to keep her voice steady. "How did you know?"


    Ignoring her question, Darius paused before remarking, "You''re smarter than I gave you credit for."


    Candice waited for him to borate.


    And sure enough, a momentter, Darius''s cool and casual voice came again, "I suppose you


    should be smarter, right?"


    Candice sensed the implication. She questioned, her voice deep, "Why are you helping Sonia?"


    "She''s such a fool. I can''t stand stupidity," Darius replied nonchntly.


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    "Candice," he continued as if discussing the weather. "Let''s strike a deal."


    Meanwhile, Alex headed straight to the GT716 Club after wrapping up the meeting at headquarters.


    Sieg sat in a corner, lifting his ss from afar and teasing, "The busy man finally shows up, huh? I


    was about to get on my knees and beg you to join me, you know?"


    His tone dripped with sarcasm. Alex shot him a nk look and muttered, "Busy."


    Undeterred, Sieg pressed on, "Exactly, busy jetting off to Sris for a romantic adventure with


    Candice. Geez! Alex! You''re full of surprises."


    Alex nced at him, his dark eyes growing more serious in the dim lighting.


    Oblivious to the tension, Sieg continued, "What''s the deal, Alex? I''m not the viin meddling in a


    friend''s love life, am I?"


    He raised an eyebrow, questioning, "We''re brothers, right? You wouldn''t do that to me, would you?"


    Alex stayed silent, pouring himself a drink and downing it in one go.


    Sieg''s grin faded, a vein pulsing on his forehead.


    Watching Alex ce his ss down without a word, Sieg couldn''t contain himself any longer. He


    mmed his ss on the table and cursed loudly, "Fuck!"