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.

young. Ms. Renault. You have

was, withdrew her hand abruptly. She forced down her discomfort, got to her feet, and said.

to go to

from the alcohol she had ingested and leaned against the washbasin for some time, trying to keep the nausea at bay.

hotel’s hallway seemed endless. Candice slowly made her way out

thought of Humphrey’s lustful stare was enough to make her feel sick

into the individual who emerged from a private room just as she was walking

aback when he ran across Candice. He instinctively took a few steps back as he smelled booze

her attention

answer a phone call. He walked by her, impatiently

felt inexplicably rooted to the spot, standing there in a trance

her name.

“Candice.”

name, Candice looked up. She heard

did so, and returned

the man who had spoken earlier expressed a tinge of remorse, wondering, “Was I too harsh? She

going to cry.”

however, chuckled and dismissed his concems, “Stop blabbering nonsense. Hurry up! It’s your turn to drink

her private room, Candice found that Humphrey’s secretaries had gone. He was the only person left

Candice entered, he motioned to the full glass of wine and said, “Ms. Renault, remember our agreement: we