My Mirror Image

Chapter 0033

“Candice? Innocent? Isnt she in the next room with that old man, Humphrey Sieg snorted, his tone tinged with disgust. “Everyone here is aware of the type of man he is.”

Humphrey Moore was Infamously difficult to handle and known for his craftiness in the Dominaton City business scene.

Despite Candice having drunk five glasses, Humphrey had still not shifted their conversation to business matters.

He gave her another glass of wine.

Humphrey’s delight was evident as he flattered Candice

“I’ve heard so much about you, Ms. Renault. As it turns out, you’re so gorgeous in person. Mr. Elysian is one fortunate man.”

Candice, not adept at handling alcohol, found herself in an uncomfortable situation with Humphrey.

When she had social engagements, she would typically bring along an assistant. Unfortunately, she was unable to find a suitable partner

for this outing.

She attempted to cover her glass and stopped Humprey from pouring more wine into it.

That man took advantage of the situation by grabbing her hand and giving it a little squeeze.

“You’re very young. Ms. Renault. You

hand abruptly. She forced down her discomfort,

go to

leaned against the washbasin for

Candice slowly made

mere thought of Humphrey’s lustful stare was enough

bumped into the individual who emerged from a private

across Candice. He instinctively took a

briefly met his eyes before shifting her attention to

of the room to answer a phone call. He walked by her, impatiently

Candice felt inexplicably rooted to the spot, standing there in

her name.

“Candice.”

She heard someone say,

silently did so, and returned to her private room.

departed, the man who had spoken earlier expressed a tinge of remorse, wondering, “Was

going to cry.”

blabbering nonsense. Hurry up! It’s your turn to drink up!”

Humphrey’s secretaries had gone. He was the only

Candice entered, he motioned to the full glass of wine and said, “Ms. Renault, remember our agreement: we won’t leave tonight until