Chapter 0079
Alex glanced at her right hand in one moment before averting his eyes, and then said, “I’ll give you three minutes. Come with me to see our prospective partner.”
Candice looked at Sonia before asking. “You’re not taking her?”
Everyone heard what Nina had said in the meeting room today, but Candice didn’t believe that Alex would care about any of it.
Sonia was standing by Alex’s side. Her eyes, which were red in the morning, were no longer swollen.
She was once again that meek little woman. “Ms. Renault, I know that I’m still not good at many things. Alex has told me to learn more from you.”
Her tone was gentle, but Candice would only believe her if she could hide the unwillingness in her eyes better. “We must secure the contract with Ava Goodman.” The rain in Stugan City fell in unpredictable bursts. They
would come and go just as quickl
Candice heard Alex’s deep voice among the falling raindrops. “Candice, this is what you should do.”
Ava’s business trip went very well, that was why she came back early.
When Candice and the others arrived, Nina was already speaking with Ava.
Sonia was by Alex’s side. After what happened in the morning, she didn’t dare say a word.
When they were seated, she was going to sit by Alex’s side out of habit. But before she could sit down, she heard Nina say, “What brand of foundation did you use, Ms. Summers? Your eyes were still red this morning. but it was so good that it could cover them?”
Sonia’s back went stiff as she forced a smile. “You jest, Ms. Burgess.”
“Am I joking with you?” The disdain in Nina’s eyes was obvious for all to see as she scanned Sonia from top to bottom. Then, she asked, “Are we acquainted? Why would I joke with you?:
Sonia felt embarrassed and then turned to look for help from Alex.
Alex looked at Nina coldly, and the arrogant look on Nina’s face froze.
Alex then directly asked Ava, “You said you’ll give an answer by the time you return, Ms. Goodman. Have you
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