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.”

and inquired. “Do you

backups of the originals,” Candice

had always advised her to be cautious and prepared, especially given the numerous underhanded tactics in their line of work.

fingers on the table and said, “Hmm, I

about to respond when Alex shifted the conversation, remarking. “But it’s irrelevant now.

has already

raised his eyes to meet her gaze, stating matter–of–factly, “You were late

attempted to justify. “I was dealing

accountable

at him, Candice had to question, “What about Sonia?

on the desk ceased. He idly nudged a new toy on his desk

but I do.”

momentarily speechless, and then realization dawned on her. Sonia had Alex’s backing her. He was ready to defend her, which was why

a wry chuckle, Candice shut her eyes

she inquired, “Is this

any emotion, stated, “You know the rules; three months of your

have much in the bank because of Joe’s high nursing care costs. Most of her monthly earnings

there.

of silent contemplation, she proposed, “What if I can fix this?”

you still get your

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

dinner was arranged at a high–end hotel