My Mirror Image

Chapter 0032

“Candice, you’re responsible for this document, aren’t you?”

Candice recognized it as one she had edited.

Sonia expressed her disappointment. “There’s an error in the data, and it was submitted late.

This led to the client withdrawing their cooperation. This project has suffered because of this.”

Several co–workers had not left far away; they overheard their conversation and turned their inquisitive eyes toward Candice.

Candice was a long–standing employee at Aether Corporation. No matter how many disliked her, no one questioned her ability.

She gazed at Sonia, who was giving her a regretful look.

Candice went to see Alex at noon, as he had a client meeting later in the afternoon.

He had been in the middle of going over a contract when she walked in.

Alex raised an eyebrow and asked, “You didn’t think to knock first?”

“I needed to discuss something urgent.” Candice laid a document on his desk, asserting. “These aren’t the files I submitted. They’ve been

tampered with.”

stopped, glanced up, and inquired. “Do

kept backups of the originals,” Candice

be cautious and prepared, especially given the numerous

table and said, “Hmm,

She was about to respond when Alex shifted

has already pulled

his eyes to meet her gaze, stating matter–of–factly, “You were late in submitting those documents. That’s

was dealing

held accountable for your personal emergencies.”

about Sonia? Does the company

the desk ceased. He idly nudged a new toy

but I do.”

and then realization dawned on her. Sonia had Alex’s backing her.

chuckle, Candice

Alex, she inquired, “Is this

know the rules; three months of your salary will be deducted.”

did not have much in the bank because of Joe’s

there.

moment of silent contemplation, she proposed, “What if I can fix

still get your commission.”

the office, Candice acquired the contact information of the client and humbly invited him out for

arranged at a high–end hotel downtown.