Chapter 0018 Candice went to the toilet before leaving the office . She already saw signs of her period coming earlier than expected this month . The building's main entrance was a terrible place to catch a taxi . Candice had to walk several hundred meters to avoid the traffic . Alex's car drove out from the parking lot and stopped in front of her . The window wound down and revealed his handsome face . He simply asked , " You didn't drive today ? " Candice paused for a moment . " It's at the workshop , for repairs . " Her eyes narrowed slightly . She told him yesterday that her car broke down and was sent to be fixed . It seemed like he did not listen to her at all . " Are you going home or what ? " he asked . " Home . " " Get in , " he said . Candice instinctively looked at Sonia in the passenger seat . Sonia's smile was already stiff and her eyebrows were slightly furrowed . She gently reminded Alex , " Aren't we going shopping ? What if Candice has other things to do ? Wouldn't it be inconvenient for her ? " Alex looked at Candice . " Mind waiting ? " Candice did not mind at all , but she clearly sensed the caution in Sonia's tone . She paused for a moment and said , " It's okay . My friend is coming to pick me up . " Coincidentally , her phone rang . It was a call from Jackson . No idea why Jackson would call her in such a timely manner but she waved her phone at Alex without expressing much on her face . " He's calling . " Sonia then immediately turned to Alex and pouted . " Look , it's going to be inconvenient for Candice . " She sounded relieved / Candice left the conversation as it was and simply walked to the side to answer the phone . 1/3 +15 BONOS Alex's eyes were fixated on her . It was until Sonia tugged at his sleeve that he retracted his gaze . Sonia bit her lip and looked at Candice through the rear mirror . Candice stood tall and straight . Her hair flowed in the wind and her delicate facial features barely showed any emotions . It was difficult for Sonia to feel safe when Candice was around . The girl blinked several times . She felt aggrieved and hugged Alex's arm , saying , " Alex , are you still thinking about her ? " Alex's emotions had faded from his eyes . He looked at Sonia and said gently , " I've just been thinking since when she started seeing Jackson . " Sonia's arms stopped for a moment . She looked even more aggrieved as she said , " Why do you care so much ? " Alex scoffed and sneered , "I just feel bad for Jackson . " He cheered her up before he drove the car away . Candice heard the engine roaring behind her . She turned around and the car had driven out of her sight . She pursed her lips . She agreed on the phone to have dinner with Jackson . Jackson was just around the block and he was on his way to her office . When he arrived , he had a little bag for her . " It was such a rush last night . Here's a little something . " Jackson had always been the caring and gentle person that he was . Candice felt comfortable in his presence and he was one of the few friends that she could have dinner with . Therefore , it would make the request she was about to ask sound unreasonable . Candice was in a dilemma about whether to ask Jackson . It was he who saw her unusual expression and asked out of concern , " Is there something wrong ? " Candice looked down . " It's nothing . I can handle it myself . " Jackson hummed . He then smiled and asked , " You looked like you could use some help , maybe try telling me what's going on ? " A little pause later , he added , with a sense of probing , " Is it about Alex and his 2/3 +15 BONOS Everyone within Alex's circle knew about his new flame but Alex never really publicly admitted their relationship , so no one really talked about it . Jackson realized he was stepping out of line . Right before he could say the next word , he heard Candice saying , trying to sound as calm as possible , " Can you be my boyfriend ? 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