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.”

inquired. “Do you

the originals,” Candice replied.

always advised her to be cautious and prepared, especially given the numerous underhanded

drummed his fingers on the table and said, “Hmm, I believe you.”

respond when Alex shifted the

already

to meet her gaze, stating matter–of–factly, “You were

was dealing

accountable for your

to question, “What about Sonia?

rhythmic tapping on the desk ceased. He idly nudged a new

but I do.”

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

Candice shut her eyes briefly.

inquired, “Is this

without any emotion, stated, “You know the rules; three months of your salary will be

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

there.

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

still get your commission.”

client and humbly invited him out for dinner, which he finally

was arranged at a