The other three in the elevator were so shocked their eyeballs nearly popped out: “...?!”
Sophia quickly pulled Candice back.
Jim and Jerry silently looked away, choosing selective blindness.
They didn’t see anything...
Candice dropped her head, covered her face with one hand, and rubbed her forehead anxiously—her cheeks were burning hot.
The elevator dinged.
13th floor.
She was immensely grateful she hadn’t bought an apartment on the 23rd or 33rd floor. If this elevator ride had lasted any longer, she might have just turned to stone on the spot.
“Goodbye,” Sophia said politely as she yanked Candice out of the elevator, her high heels tapping rapidly like firecrackers.
The elevator doors slowly closed behind them.
Jerry and Jim both snuck a glance at Charlie at the same time.
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