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 have such beautiful skin.”

wine as she was, withdrew her hand abruptly. She forced down her discomfort, got to her feet, and

to go

the alcohol she had ingested and leaned against the washbasin for some

made her way out of

was enough to make her feel

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

instinctively took a

eyes before shifting her attention

a phone call. He walked by her, impatiently warning. “Hey, get out of

rooted to the spot, standing there

her name.

“Candice.”

up. She heard someone say, “Close the door.”

her composure, silently did so, and returned

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

to

“Stop blabbering nonsense. Hurry up!

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

the full glass of wine and said, “Ms. Renault, remember our agreement: we won’t leave