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.

mix of discomfort and wariness in her eyes, yet managed a forced smile. asking, “Candice,

and continued

no response from Candice, Sonia clenched her lips and retreated to

a

activity was held

plan. The corporation reserved the entire resort for the function over the

thrilled 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 excitement. Those

a formal message wishing a delightful weekend, echoing the tone of at

boss’s wife.

team–building agenda, where Sonia had merely altered a game and carried

Candice reflected on

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on a work–related task, Sonia had gone downstairs and engaged

first time in my years at Aether Corporation

you planned this

chubby, which made her look

confirmed nor denied

neutral expression, entered the pantry and poured

Sonia’s smile

leave when she overheard a contemptuous comment, “With Candice in charge, we never visited

focusing instead on returning to her

at the office to board a bus for the

ran into Alex as she was

gave her a sidelong glance but did not offer her a

arrived roughly fifteen

but Candice’s commute had taken

had organized five buses, and Candice found

enviously at Sonia and mused. “When will I

sick to take the bus because of her motion sickness. Consequently, Alex drove her in his luxurious multimillion- dollar

her attention from them to her phone, where Jackson had sent her a video of his

her phone, she missed the

glimpsed her profile, maintaining

to me?” Sonia gripped his arm, her tone

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

looks good today?” Sonia tugged

good on you.” Alex answered promptly.

linked arms with Alex, and confidently strode past the buses.

departing figures of Alex and Sonia, noticing Alex carefully holding

hot spring resort was nestled

midday when

lunch together before returning to their room for some