Chapter 220
Apanying Sonia was another department manager whom Candice had interacted with
before. Upon hearing Sonia’s words, that person looked uneasy but didn’t dare to speak up. After all,
the affair between Sonia, Candice, and Alex was still a hot topic in thepany.
After Sonia finished speaking, she tilted her chin slightly, a trace of satisfaction evident in her eyes.
“Candice, do you think I’m right?”
When Candice came to Aether Corporation, she expected to hear unpleasant words. However, the
matters concerning the studio were more critical, and she couldn’t care much about other things.
Raising an eyebrow calmly, she inquired, “Is this how Ms. Summers treats guests now?”
Sonia frowned slightly, and Candice nced at the receptionist beside her. “I made an appointment
with Ms. Xandors from the secretary’s office. You can check.”
Winnie Xandor had been promoted in the secretary’s office after Candice had resigned. They had a
decent rtionship since they had previously worked together in the office.
Coincidentally, Ka arrived. She greeted Candice, “Candice, Ms. Xandors asked me toe down
and pick you up.”
Seeing Sonia’s stiff expression, Ka smirked sarcastically. “Is Ms. Summers also here to bring
Candice upstairs?”
It was almost the end of the workday, and Candice didn’t want to waste time. Without even looking at
Sonia, she casually said, “Let’s go upstairs.”
“Candice.” However, Sonia suddenly spoke up. She stared at Candice’sposed face and slowly
said, “It’s my birthday in a couple of days, and Alex has arranged a birthday party for me. Would you
alsoe?”
Originally, she just wanted to regain some face in front of Candice, but as she continued, her
confidence grew, and her tone rose a few decibels.
Yes. Alex would arrange a birthday party for her. What about Candice? What did she have? She
was just someone dismissed by Aether Corporation.
Entering the elevator and going upstairs, Ka muttered beside Candice. “I don’t know what she’s
showing off about. She wanders around thepany all day long. For those who know her, she’s a
secretary; for those who don’t, they might think she’s just a patrol guard.”
Candice didn’t respond. She had genuine business to see Winnie, so she had made an
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appointment beforehand.
To resolve the issues with Webrews Group, Candice couldn’tmunicate with Alex at the moment.
She could only start with Winnie to gain an understanding of Webrews Group’s specific situation. They
said the secretary’s office was the logistical force and knew everything. Candice had another purpose
foring today.
Thinking about the matter at hand, she followed Ka out of the elevator. However, as soon as she
reached the secretary’s office, she saw a tall figure inside.
Alex.
He exuded a cold aura, his voice undetectable of any emotion, “Is this what you’ve submitted?”
No one in the office dared to speak.
Ka softly exined to Candice, “The data analysis of the Srispanies that Mr. Elysian had a
broad scope of. The secretary’s office worked overtime for a week, but he is still dissatisfied.
Candice knew that Alex was very strict when it came to work. She didn’t respond but instinctively took
two steps back, not nning to go in right away.
However, Alex seemed to sense something. He nced slightly, his deeply chilling gaze fixed on
Candice.
His thin lips were pressed tightly together. Candice’s body momentarily stiffened, but she soon
regained herposure. She averted her gaze from his eyes, slightly moving to the side, waiting
for him to finish venting before leaving.
However, Alex’s gaze was still locked on her. After a moment, he spoke expressionlessly. “If your
don’t want to work at Aether Corporation, then leave.”
Beside Candice, Ka panicked, quickly apologizing, “Sorry, Mr. Elysian.”
After speaking, she hurriedly returned to the office.
Candice lowered her eyes. She had misunderstood earlier; Alex had been looking at Ka.
But just as she thought so, his voice sounded again, “Since when does the secretary’s office allow
anyone toe and go as they please?”
This time, it was directed at her.
Winnie awkwardly exined, “Mr. Elysian, Candice had an appointment. She came to Aether
Corporation for something important.”
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“Something important?” His voice was frosty, and his deep gaze turned to Candice once again.” You
seem to have quite a lot of ‘important matters” to handle.”
Remaining calm, she softly replied, “I came voluntarily to discuss cooperation on behalf of the Burning
Star Studio. We hope Aether Corporation can consider us and cooperate with us by providing the
exhibition materials firsthand.”
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As soon as she had finished speaking, Alex directly tossed the document, which he hadn’t even looked
at, back to Candice. “Impossible.”
Candice spoke in a low voice. “The reputation and advantages of Burning Star Studio aren’t
inferior to Dream Search.”
“So what?” Alex yed with a pen in his hand, his dark eyes revealing no emotion, only a vague
shadow of Candice.
She paused. “Comparing various aspects of data, once you’ve seen it, you’ll understand that we are a
more worthwhile investment.”
His expression remained unchanged, still cold. “It’s just an exhibition. It won’t bring much profit to
Aether Corporation. What’s there topare?”
He paused, then chuckled sarcastically, looking at Candice meaningfully. “After leaving Aether
Corporation, have you lost the ability to judge good from bad?”
His attitude was clear, and she knew no matter what she said, he probably wouldn’t agree.
However, the importance of this n wasn’t just for Hanley and the others. For Candice herself.
being able to have her name on this n’s credits was beneficial.
She’d entered this fieldter than others and wasn’t as skilled in design, so she needed to make
up in her strong areas.
Only this way could she stand on her own.
She took a deep breath, calming her emotions before speaking again, “What conditions do you
have to agree to cooperate with Burning Star Studio?”
Alex didn’t answer immediately. His indifferent gaze lingered on Candice’s face for a moment before
slowly lowering his eyelids.
“Are you trying to negotiate terms with me again?”
His emotions remained steady, casually picking up the document he had tossed toward Candice,
flipping through it, and then tossing it back.
His eyes were tranquil, akin to a silentke.