Chapter 256. Other Candice

Candice

I agreed to follow the suggestions from the board members. I accepted a lower position in exchange for the chance to learn what I needed, with Kaden's help, of course.

The moment I realized that Kaden and I were the only ones left in the conference room, I felt a shiver run down my spine. He was busy gathering some papers and packing them into his black leather briefcase. Even with his back to me, I could see the serious look on his face.

I was too nervous to approach him, so I just stood there, waiting for him to turn around. “Miss Stone…” he suddenly called out, making me jump and bite my lip as I looked up at him.

I found myself missing the way he used to call me his princess, or his baby.

“Yeah…?” I let out a sigh of relief before clearing my throat.

“You look different now. Not the same Candice I used to know…” He leaned back against the table, crossing his arms. As soon as he started speaking to me nicely, I felt a w