My Mirror Image

Chapter 0037

Kayla was reluctant to

int to give her consent.

Everyone at Aether Corporation knew about the relationship between Candice and Sonia, yet this fact did not seem to trouble Candice as

she collected the papers and headed upstairs.

She was lucky. Sonia and Julle were in the restroom when she arrived upstairs, allowing Candice to bring the documents straight to Alex.

Alex exhibited mild surprise at her arrival in his office, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Handing over the documents, Candice reminded him. “These need your signature.”

Alex accepted and began to sign them without delay.

Candice observed him. Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

The foremost lesson he had taught her was the importance of scrutinizing contracts, insisting she should always examine them closely. even if they came from a familiar source.

Midway through signing, Alex casually inquired, “How’s your foot injury?”

Candice replied softly, “Almost healed.”

“Will you be able to join the team–building event?”

“Yes.”

As Alex completed the signing and returned the papers to her, Candice prepared to leave. But then he added, “Stop by the finance department to get your reimbursement for the medical expenses.”

Candice paused, turning to look at him.

After a brief silence, he explained. “Someone posted a video online. The company plans to leverage your injury for public relations.”

His eyes were dimly lit and displayed no emotion as they gazed at Candice.

Candice slowly opened her mouth, speaking gently after a moment. “I thought you would at least ask if it hurts.”

Alex’s hand which was holding the pan, paused at her question. He offered, “Compensation can be doubled, and paid leave is also

possible.”

“Alright.”

Exiting Alex’s office, Candice encountered Sonla and Julie.

her eyes, yet managed

her and continued on

Sonia clenched her

a hot

held at a

corporation reserved the entire resort for the function over the weekend.

when they heard the news; such grandeur was uncommon even at Aether Corporation. Soon, word got out that Sonia was behind the planning. The internal chat groups buzzed with

by attention, sent gifts to everyone, along with a formal message wishing a delightful weekend, echoing

boss’s wife.

where Sonia had merely altered a game

Candice reflected on

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task, Sonia had gone downstairs and engaged in

the first time in my years at Aether Corporation to

heard you planned this team–building activity.”

which made her look more likable.

she neither confirmed nor denied it.

neutral expression, entered the pantry and poured

noticing Candice, Sonia’s smile

filled her cup and was about to leave when she overheard a contemptuous comment, “With Candice in charge, we never visited such upscale places. Thankfully, you’re around. After all, you’re practically the

catch Sonia’s reply, focusing instead on returning

for the weekend, with everyone meeting at the office to

as

sidelong glance but

roughly fifteen minutes after Alex.

go quickly and steadily, but Candice’s commute had

organized five buses, and Candice found a seat next to Kayla.

and mused. “When will I get to ride in

take the bus because of her motion sickness. Consequently,

her phone, where Jackson had sent her a video of his

bowed her head to view her phone, she missed

her profile, maintaining

to me?” Sonia gripped his arm, her

his focus to Sonia, Alex paused briefly before responding. “What

good today?” Sonia tugged at her dress,

you.” Alex answered

perked up, linked arms with Alex, and confidently strode

departing figures of Alex and Sonia, noticing

resort was nestled halfway

already midday when

and Kayla enjoyed lunch together before returning to their room for some