Chapter 0022 The news of Candice's transfer out of the CEO's office spread like wildfire within the company . There were a number of colleagues who tried to get more details from her , and they had been swarming her the whole morning . Fortunately , her detached personality was widely known and it successfully kept her nosy colleagues away . She had just assumed her new position , so there were a lot of handovers . She did not have time to head outside for lunch , so she simply filled her stomach at the cafeteria . When she got into the elevator , she ran into Sonia and the other secretaries from her previous department , gossiping . The secretaries were keen - eyed . They knew Alex had abandoned Candice , which strengthened Sonia's position , so they started to flatter Sonia . Candice entered the elevator without showing any emotions . The others in the elevator felt a little awkward and they instinctively lowered their voices . Sonia glanced at her and acted like she owned the elevator . She asked meekly , Candice , how are you doing out there ? I asked Alex and he said you are more needed elsewhere now . He'll transfer you back at a later date . " If there was no obvious delight in between her lines , it would have sounded sincere . Candice coldly hummed a reply . She did not mind if Alex did not transfer her back , since it would be the same wherever she worked . Sonia thought she had won the war , the glorious smile on her face was showing . Aether Corporation was a fast - paced company . Before Candice got off work , she received a last - minute request to attend a social meeting with a client . Alcohol was inevitable at social meetings but Candice was still on her period . When she arrived , the client was already there . 1/3 +15 BONOS She was skilled at handling the client . After a few drinks , the deal was sealed and both parties were satisfied with the results . Candice's body then began to react to the alcohol she had ingested . She excused herself to go to the toilet , and as she was leaving the room , she bumped into the person next door . Jackson's unique scent was highly recognizable . Candice looked up when she picked up the scent and it surprised Jackson as well . He asked , " What are you doing here ? " " I have a meeting with a client , " Candice said . Jackson picked up the alcohol stench from her body . He frowned in silence . " Excuse me . " Candice started to walk away , but she accidentally caught a glimpse of the door crack behind Jackson . Alex was sitting inside , looking relaxed . Sonia was not around . Maybe she was absent or she was excused . No wonder Jackson would ask Candice what she was doing here . He probably assumed she was here to pick Alex up , like always . She quickly retracted her gaze and nodded at Jackson before she headed to the toilet . Jackson went out for a call . When he returned to the room , someone else said , " Alex , come on . Tonight's the boys ' night out , how can you leave so soon ? " Alex was calmly looking at his phone . He said , "She's working late . I'll just send her something and I'll be back . " " There is no way you are coming back , " Sieg whistled and teased him . Sieg then dragged Jackson into the fray and said , " Jackson , am I right ? Alex is going back to the princess ' castle , how could he make it back in time ? " Jackson looked at Alex thoughtfully . He somehow thought of Candice's slender figure from earlier . He frowned and called Alex , but all he got was a blank gaze . Jackson was stunned for a moment and said , " Candice is just next door . I bumped into her just now . " The mention of Candice's name silenced the room . Alex barely reacted . +15 BONOS Sieg scoffed and said , "Why do you even mention that irrelevant person ? " Once Candice and the client wrapped up the discussion , all that remained was another round of drinks . When she finally saw the client off , she took a moment to sit in the room before taking her leave . She got tipsy and her head felt heavy . She stumbled out of the room but was caught by someone's strong arms . She was caught by surprise before she looked up . +15 BONOS Chapter 0023 Title: A Fated Encounter In "A Fated Encounter" by CrushReels, a captivating modern romance unfolds. Emma Brown finds herself entangled in a complex web of family obligations when her father, Henry, pressures her to marry Tommy Anderson in place of her sister Bella to salvage their struggling business. As Emma navigates this unexpected turn of events, she discovers that Tommy is not the man rumors portray him to be. Their relationship evolves beyond mere obligation, revealing layers of depth and emotion amidst the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires. This novel delves into themes of duty, love, and self-discovery as Emma grapples with conflicting emotions and the realization that fate may have a different plan in store for her. With nuanced character development and a unique twist on the conventional romance narrative, "A Fated Encounter" stands out as a compelling tale of love and sacrifice. Experience this engrossing story online at CrushReels and immerse yourself in a world where destiny intertwines with the complexities of the heart.