Chapter 976

Chapter 982:
As she crossed the threshold into his office, Candice’s resplendent attire appeared to light up the whole cold office.
Milton’s normally frigid countenance underwent a subtle transformation as he rose from his seat, his eyes aglow with an inexplicable fervor. He made his way towards her immediately. The passage of two months since their last encounter felt more akin to an eternity for Milton.
Notably, Candice’s appearance had retained its vitality. Her cheeks bore a healthy flush, suggesting attentive care post-surgery. This observation afforded Milton a measure of reassurance.
With a degree of self-restraint, Milton curbed an impulsive urge as he was inches away from Candice. His clenched fists, concealed discreetly behind his back, bore testament to the internal struggle to maintain composure.
He questioned icily, “What brings you here today?”
In response, Candice nonchalantly tossed her white coat onto a nearby sofa, the contents of her file bag swaying gently in her hand. She offered a succinct explanation: ‘Today marks the conclusion of the overseas human rights case presided over by the judge, and I have emerged victorious. As acting legal counsel, it is my duty to deliver the news to my client in person.” ‘
Milton, unable to sustain eye contact, averted his gaze. He had anticipated Candice’s departure to Thonde to attend the trial. However, her unexpected return had evidently caught him off guard.
He managed a brief response. ‘Very well, I understand. You may take your leave.’
Candice pursed her lips in silence.
The atmosphere between them was acutely uncomfortable.
Discerning the palpable tension, Maia stepped forward to intercede, firmly positioning herself between Candice and Milton. In a composed yet authoritative tone, she addressed the unwelcome guest: ‘Miss, I must insist that you leave the office immediately.’
Candice undoubtedly posed a more substantial threat than Kori, a fact not lost on Maia. She had no intention of allowing Candice to remain in Milton’s office any longer.
𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖆:
Candice, however, stood impassively and unresponsive, exuding an icy air of detachment.
Growing increasingly frustrated, Maia gently pushed Candice while admonishing her in hushed tones: ‘Please, make haste. Did you not hear Mr Lopez’s request for you to leave? Why are you still standing in there? Does Mr Lopez want to see you again?” Glancing in Maia’s direction, Candice suddenly assumed a self-assured, sardonic expression.
The unnerving nature of her smirk sent a shiver of disquiet down Maia’s spine.
Candice retrieved a document from her bag and extended it towards Maia with measured intent. In her ensuing statement, she divulged information that struck at the heart of Maia’s identity and past.
‘Your true identity is Kelli Brewer. From the age of 14, you were involved in prostitution, which ultimately led to your arrest at 16. According to legal statutes, you were detained for 14 days as a result. After this, you began a relationship with an older man. From that day onward, you assumed the persona of Maia Petel. You graduated from community college as a secretary with the financial support of your sugar daddy. However, the claim in your CV that you have a Master’s degree in Finance from a prestigious institution is entirely false. I have thoroughly checked your educational background.
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