Chapter 201


    Candice was aware that the Secretary’s Office often had overtime.


    Aether still used a facial recognition system, and it seemed thepany had not had the chance to


    change it, so Candice went up without a hitch.


    Not many people were in the Secretary’s Office, and there was a box on her desk.


    “Candice?” The surprised voice of Sonia rang out behind her.


    Candice turned around.


    Sonia’s astonishment had not faded from her face. She scanned Candice up and down, puzzled. ”


    Candice, didn’t you resign already? Why are you here again?”


    Candice looked at her expressionlessly. “I came back to pick up something.”


    Candice frowned. Did Ka not mention that they had a meeting? Why did Sonia not go? She had no


    interest in indulging Sonia’s performance.


    As Candice was about to leave, Sonia followed her. She looked at the box Candice was holding and


    smiled innocently.


    “So these things belong to you. I saw Ms. Fleming packing this up this morning and thought it was hers.


    Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    We just received our employee benefits yesterday. You know thepany’s benefits have always been


    good. I still have a lot of things to take home.”


    Candice looked at her coldly. Sonia’s words seemed to imply that Candice intentionally came back to


    take something from Aether.


    Candice felt repulsed.


    She said coolly. “When you were with Alex, did he not broaden your horizons? Aether gives some


    quarterly benefits, and you praise them so exaggeratedly?” She was taller than Sonia, and with her


    eyes lowered and a lightly mocking tone, Candice looked quite superior.


    Sonia’s face paled for a moment.


    Just as she was about to speak, Candice continued. “Don’t bother t put on an act in front of me. Even if


    you act like a starlet, there won’t be any rewards from me. Even if you aren’t tired of it, I am.


    Sonia watched Candice’s retreating figure, her smiling expression copsing..


    From the moment she first saw Candice, she had not liked her. Even until this moment, she still


    had not been able to bring herself to like her.


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    Candice carried the box out and put the things into her car.


    She stared at the Aether building for a long time before taking out her phone and making a call.


    No one answered on the other end.


    Candice did not give up. She ended the call and dialed again.


    After ringing for some time, the call was finally answered.


    Candice’s breath hitched, and she harshly pinched her palm before speaking hoarsely. “Alex, I


    want to talk to you.”


    On the other end, there was silence, and Alex did not speak for a while.


    After a moment, his deep and indifferent voice finally sounded, carrying a hint of sarcasm.” Candice,


    you really overestimate yourself.”


    Candice sat in the driver’s seat, staring at the billboard across from her, her voice low and subdued.


    “Do your previous demands still count? You said, as long as I- As long as I satisfy you. you will help


    me.”


    Candice could not bring herself to say the words “please“. Each word she spoke was deliberate. as if


    she were struggling with herself.


    Alex did not react much to her words, however. He sneered. “Candice, do you have a


    misunderstanding about yourself, or do you have a misunderstanding about me? What makes your


    I have to give you another chance?”


    think


    Candice held onto her phone, gripping it tightly.


    Slowly lowering her head, she pressed her forehead against the steering wheel, her voice hoarse and


    almost inaudible. “Then, Alex, can you tell me, what else do you want me to do? I will agree to


    anything, Alex, as long as you help me.” Candice’s tone was very faint, as if she was extremely


    exhausted.


    She was really on the verge of being suffocated.