Chapter 0511


    The whole Aether Corporation affair was very intense, and Candice heard quite a bit from her social


    circle.


    Even when she was reporting work to Darius, he also casually mentioned that Alex''s tactics


    surprised him.


    Candice stated calmly, "He''s good at keeping things hidden."


    Darius added, "Actually, he should have waited a bit longer before making a move. If he had


    completely brought the Griffiths and Yates over to his side and then acted against Daniel, it wouldn''t


    be as troublesome as it is now."


    "Maybe he saw that Daniel had set his sights on you, so he couldn''t sit still and impulsively made a


    move."


    Candice ignored his subsequent words and simply said, "If there''s nothing else, I''ll hang up."


    Darius, who himself had considerable ambitions, had been working on this overseas project behind


    the Quimbys’ back.


    Any sensible person could tell what Darius wanted.


    But Candice, owing him for saving her life before, knew her job was just to do her work well and


    nothing more.


    What was the difference between Darius and Alex at their core?


    Alex''s actions were all out in the open now, and everyone was talking about his cunning mind and


    his willingness to do whatever it took to achieve his goals. However, they couldn''t have foreseen


    that he had been nning for this moment for years.


    Naturally, Candice was also part of his n.


    No, it should be said that Candice never appeared in his ns from the beginning to the end. She


    was just someone who happened to be involved—a dispensable bystander.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have abandoned her so easily. Now that Candice looked back, she realized


    Alex had probably nned for this moment years ago.


    Perhaps it was when he had left the headquarters, or maybe even earlier.


    Anyway, his ns all kept Candice out of the loop.


    He watched her stumble around in the game he''d set up like a blind person, and when he realized


    she might affect other pieces, he promptly kicked her out without a second thought.


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    Candice stood by the window as she looked out at the overcast sky, feeling rtively calm.


    What happened to Alex afterward had nothing to do with her, and she didn''t want to spend any


    more energy on him.


    -


    It rained a lot in this northern country.


    In her free time, Candice stayed at home with Ellis, teaching her to walk.


    When Jackson contacted her, it was a rare sunny day, and she was sunbathing in the yard with


    Ellis.


    It had been a long time since she''d heard from Jackson; Yana said he''d been busy with matters in


    Sristely.


    He spoke simply, "There have been some new changes regarding Daniel''s case. He''s looking for


    lawyers everywhere now; if he loses, he''ll definitely be sentenced."


    Candice was momentarily stunned. "How did this happen so suddenly?"


    "It''s not really sudden. Alex wasn''t going to let him off the hook anyway."


    After Jackson finished speaking, Candice''s breath caught in her throat.


    Jackson realized he had misspoken and sighed. "I''m really sorry. I''ve been keeping this from you.


    Daniel''s case was difficult to handle, and Alex approached me privately, asking me not to tell you.


    He said he''d take care of it. At that time, I was busy with matters in Sris, so I didn''t tell you the


    truth."


    Jackson didn''t know how to exin. When Alex said he wanted to handle Daniel''s case, he


    suspected that Alex was trying to cover it up.


    Butter, when Sris kept him upied and he saw that Alex was really investigating the matter,


    he stopped being suspicious.


    Candice uttered a sound of acknowledgment.


    Although she was surprised, she wasn''t shocked.


    Moreover, after a moment''s thought, she understood why Alex chose this moment to target Daniel.


    In the end, it was just for his own ns.


    But if it meant Daniel got what he deserved, Candice didn''t care what methods were used.


    She thought for a moment, then decided to send Jackson some evidence she had saved herself.


    She didn''t say it, but Jackson knew it was for Alex.


    Jackson smiled bitterly. "I''m really surprised at how things have turned out between you and Alex. I


    always thought Alex was the one who could be ruthless, but in the end, it was you whopletely


    withdrew yourself."


    Jackson always remembered the first time he saw Candice with Alex; she was obedient and


    attentive as she followed him around, with a restrained look on her face but unmistakable joy in her


    eyes.


    He had always had a good impression of Candice, probably because he remembered her pure


    gaze.


    And it looked a lot like the person in his memory.


    Candice thought for a moment. "Time wears away many things."


    Yes, time wears away many things—like a person''s courage and stubbornness.


    Just like when Alex started distancing himself from her, she had been so stubborn, insisting on


    showing him that she could be colder.


    She had tried hard to y the role of an excellent secretary, forcing herself to watch as Alex


    surrounded himself with more and more women.


    She had no intention of backing down then, as she was young and full of pride, wanting to fight to


    prove who was right.


    But Candice hadn''t expected that by holding onto her pride, she wouldn''t win anything but would


    make herself look pathetic instead.


    Now, if anyone asked her to do the same, she wouldn''t agree.


    People should be more flexible and less stubborn.


    With her conversation with Jackson over, Candice left to meet someone at the train station.


    The person was a new client of Burning Star Studio who wanted to hold a personal exhibition. She


    happened to be working nearby, so she contacted Candice directly.


    Candice only knew that the person was a model and was somewhat famous in Clesia. When she


    finally saw the person, she was taken aback.


    The visitor was a young woman; she was very beautiful, with a slender figure.


    Candice stood still, and it was the girl who greeted her first, prompting Candice to react. She fell


    silent for a moment, then took her to a nearby café.


    "Hello, I''m Erica. My friend introduced me to you." She introduced herself confidently.


    Candice nodded, her expression somewhatplicated.


    Erica had left a deep impression on her because Erica used to be with Alex. Alex had a fast


    turnover rate back then, with many models and inte celebritiesing and going; he basically


    changed a partner once every three days.


    Erica was the one who had stayed by his side the longest, and during that time, Alex had taken her


    to various parties.


    "What''s wrong?" Erica''s voice suddenly rang out. Candice''s thoughts were abruptly brought back.


    "Sorry. I was just thinking about something."


    "It''s okay. My friend has already told me about you; your studio is really good. I believe we’ll work


    well together." Erica smiled cheerfully, genuinely unconcerned.


    Candice collected herself and began discussing work matters with Erica. Fortunately, the


    communication went smoothly, and when it was over, Candice breathed a sigh of relief and


    prepared to leave.


    Erica stopped her. "Let’s have dinner together. I''ve seen you before, but maybe you don''t remember


    me."