Chapter 286
Sawyer nodded.
As Candice was about to speak, she heard Ryan’s voice, “Are you still going to look for him? His
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attitude is already clear. Why waste more time?”
Ryan’s impression of Aether Corporation today was quite negative, so he spoke without any regard for
Sawyer’s presence. He snorted, “The President of the Aether Corporation is indeed.
different.”
Candice looked at Hanley, who frowned and did not seem to agree with Ryan’s action.
She pursed her lips and whispered, “Since we are here to discuss things, there should be a proper
exchange. Besides, I have other matters to discuss with him.”
Hanley’s eyelids drooped, his long eyshes shielding the thoughts in his eyes. After a moment of
silence, he nodded and said, “Do you need me to wait for you?”
She hesitated for a moment and said, “If you are going to the building materials market, go ahead. first.
I’lle find youter.”
Before leaving. Hanley said to her, “We’ll wait for you downstairs for half an hour.”
Her heart stirred when she heard this. She lifted her eyelids to look at him. Despite the coldness. on his
face, there was a hint of tenderness and helplessness in his eyes.
And worry.
Candice’s eyshes trembled, hesitating as she exined, “After I handle things. I’lle back. and
talk to you.”
When she went downstairs, Ryan looked at Hanley and sighed, “Why didn’t I notice before that you
have such a good temper?”
Hanley, expressionless, replied, “What’s the use of having a good temper when yours is bad?”
Being countered like that, Ryan could only close his mouth and not speak again. He could tell that
Hanley’s current mood was not as gentle as he had just shown in front of Candice.
Meanwhile, upstairs.
Apanied by Sawyer, Candice went to the office, where only Julie and another young person
were present.
Candice looked at the unfamiliar young person, and Sawyer exined, “This is the new intern.
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Upon hearing his words, Julie, who had been diligently working, suddenly looked up. Without any
reason, she added. “Do you think you’re irreceable? Look, anyone can easily take over your
position.”
Candice had grown ustomed to Julie’s sarcastic remarks during her time at Aether Corporation, so
she didn’t even spare her a nce.
The new intern discreetly nced at Candice.
Sawyer escorted Candice to the door of the president’s office, then pushed it open. “Mr. Elysian.
Candice has something to discuss with you.”
Alex’s hand paused slightly in motion. He lifted his eyelids and expressionlessly said. “Let her in.”
Candice didn’t wait long outside before Sawyer came out. “You can go in now.”
She thanked him softly and turned, pushing the office door open.
kly gaze.
Upon entering, she met Alex’s chilly
She paused. “Sorry to take up a few minutes of your time. I have something to discuss with you.”
He looked indifferent with a hint of yfulness in his tone as he said, “Want to discuss conditions
again regarding Burning Star Studio?”
He continued, “Sure, state your conditions. I’m curious to know what else you cane up with.”
Alex’s casual tone left Candice silent for a moment before she spoke, “I came to talk about the
matter of 1.5 million.”
The air seemed to freeze for a moment. His dark eyes flickered slightly as he stared at her, his
thoughts surging.
However, he quickly suppressed them, lifted his chin, and disyed a proud and indifferent
expression. “Go on.”
After taking a deep breath, Candice looked at Alex again, trying to make her voice sound calm, “I
want to return 50 thousand first. In subsequent installments, following the bank’s interest calction. Is
that eptable?”
This decision had been carefully considered by Candice. Her avable bnce was not much. only 60
thousand, so she could return a portion to him first. She would figure out how to handle the restter.
Originally, she had nned toeter, but since he insisted on hering today, she might as well
take the opportunity to rify things.
“If there’s no issue, I can transfer the money to you this afternoon.”
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Alex’s eyes were sharp, and when he looked at someone with such indifference, it created a
strong sense of oppression.
Candice, facing his gaze, lowered her eyelids and spoke in a soft but deliberate tone. “If you
disagree…
Before she could finish her sentence, Alex interrupted her directly, his tone rising at the end, full of
sarcasm, “Why should I agree?”
“What can 50 thousand do? Are you returning it to me to show that I’m bullying the weak or to prove
your resilience and bravery?”
Alex’s eyebrows acquired ayer of frost, his expression displeased. “Candice, are you trying to
humiliate me with this 50 thousand, or are you humiliating yourself?”
Her eyebrows tightened slowly, and her throat felt dry.
Although she didn’t want to admit it, at this moment, it indeed made her feel embarrassed. She
said, “I don’t have much.”
Alex coldly snorted, “What am I supposed to do with your inability?”
“Since you are so lofty about repaying the money, why not repay it all at once? I find it bothersome to
receive in bits and pieces.”
Candice closed her eyes, slowly gathering her thoughts. She heard her own dry voice say, “Alright, I’ll
gather the entire amount and pay you back.”
Alex nodded imperiously. “I’m looking forward to it.”
After pondering for a moment, she raised her eyes again, “And regarding the issue of Burning Star
Studio, I-”
She still wanted to fight for Burning Star Studio a bit more. Although she had just entered the industry,
she knew that if a creator interfered too much, the work they produced would not be
good.
She knew that Hanley and Ryan sincerely liked this industry. That was why they traveled all over the
world with a group of people just to create a satisfactory exhibition.
However, Alex didn’t interrupt her this time, but the door was pushed open.
Sonia appeared at the door holding a document. She looked at Candice and smiled awkwardly. “I came
up to deliver a document to Mr. Elysian. Did I disturb you?”
The question was strange.
Candice remained silent.
Sonia approached with the document and ced it on Alex’s desk. Tve organized the several data
reports you mentioned needing.”
Alex nodded, picked up one of them, and flipped through it. Without much expression, he
A faint smile appeared on her face. “I’m d I could help you.
Candice didn’t understand how organizing a few data reports could help Alex. She had organized all of
Aether Corporation’s data before, and it didn’t seem to make a difference for Alex.
The sound of fingers tapping on the desktop brought Candice’s thoughts back. She looked up and
happened to meet Alex’s dim eyes.
“Create a better n to present to Aether Corporation ording to your own theories and make sure it
returned to the document in his hand, appearing indifferent.
Candice understood his meaning.
She nodded, her eyes full of seriousness. “Okay, I’ve got it.”
After saying this, she turned and left.
Behind her, Sonia gritted her teeth, watching Candice’s departing figure, feeling a bit ufortable.
She just couldn’t figure out what made Candice so noble.
However, in an instant, she looked back at Alex and asked in a soft and gentle tone. “Why did she
leave as soon as I came over?”