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Chapter 111 The Boss Goes on a Blind Date

Candice: “……”What was there to look forward to!What did his blind date have to do with her? It’s not like his future grandkids would call her grandma.“I’m just happy for the president. Your happiness is very important to Regalis. Everyone is looking forward to you having a happy marriage and a fulfilling family life.”She elevated the sentiment to a collective level.Charlie shut his laptop. “That was a good speech, Miss Hale. Ever worked as a master of ceremonies?” He nodded with admiration. “Skilled at cutting ties and giving speeches. Truly multitalented.”“……”Candice felt so insulted her chest tightened.Forget it. Whatever.Just think about how he stood up for her this morning. Think about his good qualities. A little sharp tongue—she could live with that.She just smiled without responding.Charlie stood and walked out.In the elevator, Candice stood behind him as they descended. Suddenly, she heard a low groan of pain. Seeing the boss start to sway, she rushed forward to st

Chapter 112 The Deserter of Love

“Sorry, I already have plans on Saturday.”Charlie declined politely.Erica felt a wave of disappointment.In truth, his words were already a gentle rejection. She should’ve known that their pleasant conversation just now was merely a result of his good manners.But the clearer this truth became, the more reluctant she was to let go of such an exceptional man.Brushing aside her pride, she forced a smile and said, “That’s okay. Clemens, whenever you’re free, I can work around your schedule. Let’s give each other another chance, shall we?”Charlie’s smile faded slightly.He got straight to the point. “Miss Dawson, you’re an excellent person, but we’re not suitable for each other. I hope this dinner was at least enjoyable for you.”“It was. I thought we might go further. I do like you.”Erica was no longer hiding her feelings.Charlie: “I’m very sorry.”Erica: “Can you tell me what it is you’re not satisfied with? I think I’m quite a decent person.”Charlie: “It’s nothing to do with you

Chapter 113 What the Hell Kind of Drama Is This

It wasn't that she didn’t like him — it was that she knew there would be no happy ending, so she wouldn’t allow herself to like him.Even in horror films, the main characters fight hard to survive till the end. And yet here she was, treating a romance like an apocalypse movie — with zero survival instinct.But that didn’t mean she’d lost the ability to feel moved...“I’m gonna get some booze.”Sophia, feeling annoyed and unsure of what to say, turned and headed for the kitchen.Candice walked over to the sofa.She wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she thought she heard footsteps again outside.She paused to listen carefully — nothing.Must’ve been her nerves acting up after everything just now. Hallucinating sounds.Sophia soon returned with some chilled beer.“Whatever, if he wants to go on a blind date, let him. Our Candice is stunning on her own.”Candice took the beer she handed over.After a sip, she toyed with the condensation on the can. “To be fair, he really is... a

Chapter 114 A Date or a Misunderstanding

Candice instinctively clutched her phone to her chest.“Good morning, Miss!”“Good morning, Jerry!”She greeted cheerfully, her tone light and easy. At first glance, her smile seemed natural, but the slight stiffness at the corners of her mouth betrayed her nervousness.Her beautiful eyes fleetingly brushed past Charlie’s chest, and in her mind flashed a vivid memory—him pulling her into his arms last night, gripping her wrist, and murmuring softly beside her ear...Her ears burned at the thought.“Good morning,” Charlie replied blandly.His demeanor was calm and quiet, his cool features as flawless and aloof as a sheet of perfect ice.Candice walked behind him, taking a deep breath to chase away the lingering thoughts swirling in her mind.“New phone?” Jerry asked in a low voice.“...Hm?” Candice glanced at the phone in her hand and whispered back, “I dropped my phone yesterday and cracked the screen, so I’m using an old one for now.”“I thought it looked different.”As they chatted,

Chapter 115 You Don’t Have to Cry Just Because You Don’t Want to Work Overtime

Candice gave a perfectly standard smile. “Of course not. Got it.”Jerry also replied, “No problem.”As if their opinions mattered at all. Charlie always did as he pleased.Charlie’s eyes darkened slightly, his gaze lingering for a moment on Candice’s smile—one that looked natural at first glance, but was stiff around the edges, betraying how fake it was.After a pause, he waved a hand. “You can both leave.”Candice and Jerry turned to go. Just as they reached the door, Charlie added, “We’re working late tonight. Jerry, order dinner. Miss Hale, bring your laptop to my office in a bit.”Candice and Jerry: “…”Is this chicken-blood-fueled day not over yet?They wondered if Morton had gone home already—maybe they could ask him for a fast-acting heart pill.Outside the office, Jerry whispered to Candice, “Prepare yourself. Based on his usual overtime style, don’t expect to leave before midnight.”Candice smiled faintly. “I’m not afraid of overtime.”What she feared… was working overtime wi

Chapter 116 They're All Going to L City?

Charlie said in a low voice, “If I go directly, she’ll just get scared again.”“…Scared of what?”“You wouldn’t understand.”Rex really didn’t understand.One of them driving around in the middle of the night instead of sleeping, the other following behind, also not sleeping, and still trying not to get caught… What was this, some kind of hide-and-seek game?Charlie stared at the distant car for a long time, then pulled out his phone and looked at the locations she had circled around. He noticed they were all near pharmacies.Suddenly, it clicked.He opened his contacts and made a call.—Candice had been slumped over the steering wheel, so drowsy she nearly fell asleep.Coming to her senses a bit, she finally drove back to the apartment.As she got out and walked toward the entrance, she saw a tall guy in a black T-shirt and black jeans from afar, holding a big cardboard box.“Rex?” she said in surprise. “What are you doing here this late? And with that…?”“I’m delivering some medici

Chapter 117 Little Boyfriend?

Sophia thought Candice was acting a bit odd.But she didn’t pry."Then let’s head out early tomorrow. We might not even find that girl."Suddenly, a thought struck her. "Say, if we could get Mia to show us the way, maybe we could catch her red-handed and end this once and for all."Candice laughed. "That’s a big if, Miss Clarke."Sophia retorted, "You get to be dramatic, but I can’t?"She hooked an arm around Candice’s neck and excitedly shared her plan. “Tell me—isn’t it totally doable?”Candice gave it some thought. “Now that you put it like that, it might just work.”"Then let’s do it!"Sophia downed the last of her orange juice and stood up. "I’m off to find that witch Huang right now! Let’s keep the original plan, and tack this upgraded version on top. Success or failure—we give it everything!"Throwing on her blazer, she charged out the door like she was ready to go crack someone’s skull open.—Friday passed peacefully.Candice even had time to treat herself to a slice of cake

Chapter 118 Maybe She's Jealous

Charlie’s eyes suddenly snapped open, a flash of coldness glinting in their depths.“Which Miss Dawson? Who told you about her?” he asked, his tone sharp and frigid.“Uh…”Jerry saw his displeased expression and instantly realized something was wrong. If he mentioned Candice now, she might really be in trouble.He stammered, trying to smooth things over.Charlie cut in coolly, “Could it be Miss Hale?”The woman who had wished him a “pleasant weekend” just last night.Jerry was sweating bullets now.Nothing could get past this man.If he didn’t explain clearly now, things might get worse.He quickly clarified, “Here’s the thing—on Wednesday morning, you mentioned going to L City on Saturday, but didn’t say why. That same morning, I spoke with Miss Hale about the business trip. Then in the afternoon, she heard that Miss Dawson posted a photo on her social media—one of her and you at a matchmaking event. She also mentioned looking forward to a food tour in L City this Saturday.”“And sin

Chapter 119 All Gathered at the Same Hotel

Candice was truly… completely dumbfounded now.Sophia didn’t recognize Erica, nor did she notice the change in Candice’s expression.The two groups entered the elevator.Candice and her companions stood in front.Soon, voices drifted from behind.“When will the eldest young master of the Clemens family arrive?”“Aunt Lu said around 11:30. He should be here soon.”“He should be the one picking you up. How can he make a girl come and wait for him? Even if the Clemenss are filthy rich, your Dawson family’s no slouch either. Isn't that a bit arrogant?”“It’s okay. Doesn’t matter who waits for whom—I don’t mind.”“Is this really the Erica I know? You’re seriously in love, huh? But to be fair, Charlie is quite the looker—hard not to fall for him. Congrats, soon-to-be Mrs. Clemens!”“Stop it, nothing's set yet~”…Erica was chatting with her close friend.Candice stood calmly at the front, maintaining a neutral expression.Sophia, however, looked as if she’d seen a ghost. She was about to tu

Chapter 120 Massacre with No Discrimination

Her wildly pounding heart instantly calmed, as still as water.It was as if a shot of icy sedative had been injected into her—calming her body, mind, and brain.No more overthinking.This wasn’t work time. She had every right to play deaf and dumb.Charlie slowly turned his head and looked at Erica, who was now standing in front of him.A dark cloud loomed between his brows, and his expression was nothing like the polite and gentle demeanor from their blind date. He was wrapped in a layer of frost.“Miss Dawson.”“Nice to see you again.”Erica naturally noticed his expression, but she still tried to curry favor, hoping her initiative would earn a warm response.However, Charlie remained icy cold.He gave a perfunctory nod and turned his head away.Not only did he not invite her to sit, he didn’t even say a polite word—just left her standing there, completely ignored.Erica instantly felt awkward.Leaving would be embarrassing. Staying—well, he clearly wasn’t welcoming her.“Mr. Clemen

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