Chapter 0526


    With Candice''s appearance and the evidence left behind by Darius, no matter how skilled Daniel''s


    lawyer was, they couldn''t find reasons to shelter him.


    And as more of those pieces of evidence unfolded, Candice''s expression grew even darker.


    No one enjoyed constantly revisiting the hardships they had endured. And when Alex heard these


    things spoken by Candice herself, he felt a deep ache in his bones.


    Candice stood there, her expression indifferent, almost as if what she was saying had nothing to do


    with her.


    With her appearance, the judgment of Daniel''s case was almost set in stone as he was charged


    with multiple charges and eight years of imprisonment.


    At the moment of the verdict, Candice couldn''t express her feelings. Or perhaps it was more


    urate to say she felt nothing but a sense of resigned relief now that everything had finally settled.


    The punishment given to Daniel was neither heavy nor light. Candice couldn''t find anything to be


    happy about.


    With the verdict of Daniel''s case, the circles were immediately thrown into chaos, even appearing in


    the news several times.


    Although Daniel''swyers had stated that they would reapply for litigation, they couldn''t stop the


    situation from escting.


    "You didn''t know how people in the circles were talking then. I thought everyone would me Daniel


    after his deeds were exposed, but unexpectedly, they were all cursing Alex instead."


    "They called Alex a heartless and disobedient son who would face retribution. I overheard my dad


    and the others chatting. It seems that because of this, Alex lost several deals, while Oscar took


    advantage of the situation."


    When Yana brought this news to Candice, she couldn''t help but sigh. Clearly, they all felt that it was


    Daniel''s own misfortune, but in the end, it became Alex''s fault.


    Even if Yana usually harbored dissatisfaction toward Alex, at this moment, she couldn''t help but


    sympathize with him.


    Candice''s expression barely changed, and only her gaze darkened slightly.


    Alex couldn''t have been oblivious to such consequences. After all, how many would dare to


    cooperate with someone who could send their own father to prison? Yet he still chose to do it...


    "Mr. Elysian, Asco Corporation also expressed their unwillingness to continue dealing with Aether


    Corporation, and the board of directors required you to attend a meeting this afternoon." Sawyer


    stood in front of Alex''s desk, reporting cautiously.


    So manypanies had recently canceled their cooperation with Aether Corporation, and everyone


    knew the reason. The board of directors was extremely dissatisfied, especially with Oscar''s


    instigation, causing widespread panic.


    As a secretary, Sawyer found this matter difficult to handle. Yet, Alex remained asposed as


    ever.


    Sometimes he couldn''t help but wonder if Alex and Daniel were truly father and son; the level of


    indifference between them was rare.


    But if Alex truly didn''t care, why had he been unwilling to return home for several days? Even when


    the chairman''s wife personally came to thepany to find him, he refused to meet her.


    Sawyer couldn''t fathom Alex''s thoughts and could only leave the documents behind.


    Alex nced at the documents, a hint of fatigue evident in his stern eyes. He had foreseen the


    consequences from the very beginning. They said merchants valued profit, but in reality, they had


    far more things they valued than profit.


    No one was willing to take risks and coborate with someone who didn''t even spare their own


    father. They would regard him as a wolf that needed to be kept at arm''s length. Alex had considered


    all this, so he wasn''t surprised by the current situation. Yet, there were still some matters that would


    be more difficult to handle.


    When Alex returned to the Elysian Manor, Bruno was already waiting outside. Seeing Alex


    approach, he greeted, "Old Mr. Elysian has been sitting in the garden all day. No one could


    persuade him."


    Alex''s steps faltered, and he asked in a low voice, "Is Shawn ming me?"


    Bruno''s expression showed sorrow. "No elder wants to see their descendants in such a situation."


    Shawn sat in the garden, lost in thought, staring in one direction.


    Alex approached slowly, about to speak when he heard Shawn''s hoarse voice, "You’ve finally


    decided toe back. Come, sit with me for a while."


    Alex remained silent. Shawn continued, "When you were young, you loved sitting there reading. Do


    you remember?"


    Alex''s throat tightened. "Aren''t you ming me?"


    Everyone felt he shouldn''t have been so ruthless to Daniel. Even Helen had called to curse him, but


    Shawn never said a word.


    Shawn sighed, "me you for what? If he hadn''t acted foolishly, he wouldn''t have caused this


    oue. Alex, remember, before you act, consider whether you can bear the consequences."


    His voice, tinged with the wisdom of age, carried an air of transcendence. "Otherwise, by the time


    you realize it, it will be toote."


    "Don''t wait until you regret it."


    Alex''s expression froze. He saw Shawn standing up, murmuring to himself, "This courtyard is so


    nice. I should get someone to install a couple of swings. When Baby Mulberry is willing toe,


    she''ll surely like it."


    "As one grows old, one must have something to look forward to, otherwise, one never knows when


    it will be time to leave."


    Candice had already testified in court, so there was no need to hide anymore. However, while out


    shopping with Yana, she happened to run into a fewdies from Helen''s previous clique.


    Those people had all had dealings with Candice before, and they came over to greet her with


    smiles. However, their scrutinizing gazes fell on her, making her ufortable.


    After those people walked away, Yana frowned. "I really hate these gossip circles. They look at


    others with so much judgment as if they''re the most perfect human beings in the world."


    Candice said, "They''ve always looked at people like that. It''s not the first time."


    "It''s different now," Yana reminded her. "Now, everyone is saying that Alex sent his father to prison


    because of you."


    She didn''t know where the rumor started, but Yana couldn''t bring herself to tell Candice until now.


    She looked at Candice and continued, "Didn''t I tell you before? Alex lost deals because of this. IExclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    heard yesterday that Aether Corporation''s board of directors had a row over this, saying Alex


    disregarded Aether Corporation''s interests and isn''t qualified to handle it. Now, they''re all supporting


    Oscar."


    Candice''s eyes flickered slightly as she asked, "Did Alex do nothing?"


    "No," Yana truthfully said. "I reckon he''s not feeling too good either. Think about it, besides his dad,


    he still has his mom and grandpa. Even if his mom doesn''t me him, what about his grandpa?"


    Upon hearing this, a slight flutter stirred in Candice''s brow.


    That''s right.


    The impact on Alex due to Daniel''s matter would be much greater than she imagined.